Franklin Park Zoo

02/13/2025

Orchid Adventure is in full bloom. But wait… there’s more than blossoms, there are LEGO® bricks too!

Nestled among the hundreds of lush blooms, discover 30 intricate LEGO® displays on loan from the LEGO Discovery Center. The life-size sculptures took these Mini Model Builders™ hours to construct. See if you can find them all!

Orchid Adventure is included with regular admission — tropical daydreams are bonus. 🌸

02/13/2025

Happy Galentine's Day 💕 We have a few gal pals around here, including our Somali wild asses and our African painted dog sisters.

Let this be a reminder to call up your girlfriends, plan an outing to hang out IRL, like, at the Zoo.

02/12/2025

Hmmm... what to do during school vacation? Celebrate Little Joe's birthday on Monday!

Head to Franklin Park Zoo early to see our handsome silverback and the rest of the troop enjoy festive enrichment at 9am. We're also planning special keeper chats and story time in the Hippo Theatre throughout the morning. And while you're in the Tropical Forest, soak in the beauty and vibrance of our Orchid Adventure!

All activities included with regular admission.
Details ➡️ franklinparkzoo.org

02/11/2025

Hey. Pssst. YOU can help gorillas by organizing a mobile phone collection drive!
📲 ♻️ 🦍

Join thousands of animal lovers and wildlife stewards by starting a "Gorillas On the Line" collection drive at your school, work or local hangout. Once we collect your devices, we ship all donations to our recycling partner, ECO-CELL, where devices are repurposed or recycled. All proceeds from donated devices support The Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Gorilla SAFE initiative and our conservation partners with Cross-River gorilla conservation at the Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary in Africa.

Have questions? Don't know where to start? We're here to help you every step of the way. CLICK HERE to get started with your collection drive—> zoonewengland.org/protect/what-you-can-do/donate-your-cell-phone-to-help-gorillas/

02/10/2025

Mondays made more bearable with Gimli 🧡 The walkways are cleared and we're open 9 am – 4 pm today. Come visit quick before the next snow storm!

Thanks to Keeper Angie for sharing this gem.

02/10/2025

Elevate your game with a unique experience for your Valentine—an evening of wine education and animal encounters amid an explosion of vibrant orchid displays!

Reserve your spot for this special 21+ event with Boston Wine School: zoonewengland.org/engage/falling-in-love-with-wine-and-orchids/

02/09/2025

Just a reminder that Franklin Park Zoo is closed today due to the snow storm.

Don't worry, all the animals (like Kevin the sand boa) are cozy and cared for. We look forward to seeing you another day!

02/07/2025

Due to the forecasted snowstorm, both Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo will be closed this Sunday, February 9. ❄️

We hope you can join us on another day, and please travel safely!

02/07/2025

Kiki is just like the rest of us... excited and curious to see Orchid Adventure in full bloom! 🌸 The show opens tomorrow with special activities from 10am – 1pm, including cookies and crafts and guided tours—the perfect escape from winter.

Here's the scoop→ zoonewengland.org/engage/orchid-adventure/

Pic: Horticulture Supervisor Brianne

02/06/2025

We can't wait to see 'roo you at Franklin Park Zoo this weekend!

🌸 Hop by on Saturday to celebrate opening day for Orchid Adventure with special tours, cookies and crafts inside the Tropical Forest.

🦘 And don't bounce without seeing the kangaroos and wallabies along the Outback Trail — they're just a few of the animals you can see playing in the snow outside!

Pic: Keeper Josh

02/05/2025

Romance is blooming at Franklin Park Zoo! Treat your sweetie to an evening of wine education and animal encounters on Wednesday, February 12. 💕 🌸 🍷

While the Tropical Forest is dripping with orchids for Orchid Adventure, come learn the art of wine tasting, pairing and appreciation with experts from Boston Wine School from 6–8:30 pm. Guests will sample exquisite wine selections inspired by the beauty and diversity of these exotic flowers. Depending on your ticket tier, you could also enjoy a meet-and-greet with an animal ambassador!

Reserve your spot here—> zoonewengland.org/engage/falling-in-love-with-wine-and-orchids/

02/04/2025

So you say there's nothing to see at the zoo right now? Wrong! Avoid sniffly crowds with a visit to Franklin Park Zoo this winter!

Plan your visit: https://bit.ly/42CZ8Z1

02/03/2025

Does the groundhog's wintery forecast have you down? Find an antidote to winter woes at Franklin Park Zoo's Orchid Adventure. 🌸

This Saturday, celebrate the start of this floral affair with special guided tours, cookies and a crafting station where you can create your own bookmarks. Then discover flowers from Madagascar alongside ringtail lemurs, and learn about West African orchids alongside our troop of western lowland gorillas. Along the way, don't miss whimsical topiary sculptures nestled among the flowers as you meander through the Tropical Forest — the perfect way to push the bleak winter chill far from your memory.

Orchid Adventure runs from February 8 through March 9 and is included with general admission. Details: zoonewengland.org/engage/orchid-adventure/

02/02/2025

Will ZOO be mine? From Behind-the-Scenes Tours to critter Cameos, our unique Valentine's gift guide has just the thing for your sweetheart.

The Zoo has some amazing offerings for your Valentine!

01/30/2025

Tomorrow, Jan. 31, is your last chance to donate broken string lights for our ✨ Lights for Lions✨ recycling drive. Click through to learn how this campaign supports lions in Africa — and what else the Zoo is doing to support lions you love closer to home.

Conservation can take many shapes and sizes. Sometimes it looks like broken holiday lights.

01/29/2025

Happy Lunar New Year! 🐍 In honor of the Year of the Snake, we're slithering into your feed to introduce "A".

This beautiful ball python has lived at the Zoo since 1989. You may have seen her in her habitat across from the tapirs, or even during an event. A is accustomed to being handled by her skilled keeper staff and occasionally makes appearances at parties to help educate guests about snakes. At around 38 years old, she has surpassed the average life span for this species — a testament to the attentive care she's received as a long-time resident of the Tropical Forest.

01/28/2025

Today's Silverback 101 lesson: Little Joe and his little mentee Pablo are working on how to relax while still keeping an eye on things in the Tropical Forest 🦍

[photo credit: Keeper Sarah]

01/27/2025

You might be hard pressed to distinguish the youngest red-crested turaco from its parents. But it's worth a try if you want to escape winter and see wild animals up close!

[photo: Volunteer Matthew Colombo]