Located in Boston
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Meet all kinds of animals, from herbivores to carnivores, at Franklin Park Zoo, the representative zoo of the New England region in the United States. There are so many themes that we definitely recommend visiting, such as the Children's Zoo with prairie dogs, red pandas, turtles, and ducks, where children love their favorite animals, the Savannah where wild animals live, the Kalahari Kingdom of beasts, and the Franklin Farm where cute herbivores live.
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franklin park zoo
Let me introduce you to the Franklin Park Zoo, a place where numerous animals live on a whopping 72 acres. Inside, there are picnic areas and a farmhouse café selling light snacks, making it a great place to visit with children. Join the Keeper Chat, where professional trainers teach you about animals, and meet various animals up close!
Animals you can meet
You can meet animals from Africa to Australian wildlife, birds, reptiles, mammals, crustaceans, etc. The most popular ones are the African lion, green anaconda, North Island brown kiwi, red kangaroo, and red panda. Check out the map of the animals that live here !
A space that children love
The Franklin Park Zoo is a family-friendly Boston attraction with a variety of activities, including a children’s zoo, where kids can hold birds on their arms, and a picnic area where they can run around. Don’t miss the daily keeper chats with specific animals and trainers!
address :
Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo
1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121 United States
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Hours of Operation:
October - March
Every day from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
April - July
Weekdays: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Weekends: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
August - September
Every day from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
※ Closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas.
※ Admission closes 1 hour before closing time.
※ Operating hours may vary depending on the season, so please check the official website before visiting.
Franklin Park Zoo