Franklin Park Zoo

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Our mission is to inspire people to protect and sustain the natural world for future generations by creating fun and engaging experiences that integrate wildlife and conservation programs, research, and education.

04/22/2025

Welcome to our Member Spotlight Q&A series! This Earth Day we are shining a spotlight on Zoo New England and the incredible work they do.

Zoo New England has taken a true leadership role in saving wildlife and helping our community join in this effort. They are also pioneering the reinterpretation of the role of zoos and aquariums for the 21st century, transforming them into comprehensive, integrated conservation organizations.

Today and beyond, Zoo New England hopes that people of all ages will get involved and take an active role in helping to preserve and protect wildlife and habitats right in their own backyards and communities.

Together, we can all ensure a healthy, thriving planet for generations to come.

Learn more about Zoo New England and their efforts to make a difference:
https://bostonchamber.com/member-news/zoo-new-england/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=zoo-new-england

This is the time of year that baby prairie dogs start emerging from their burrows. Can you help us look out for them? Vi...
04/22/2025

This is the time of year that baby prairie dogs start emerging from their burrows. Can you help us look out for them? Visit the colony at Franklin Farm!

It's race day. Can you help Shannon running the Boston Marathon reach her goal? Today only every gift will be doubled! 🏃...
04/21/2025

It's race day. Can you help Shannon running the Boston Marathon reach her goal? Today only every gift will be doubled!
🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ ➤ WildMiles.givesmart.com

Pss-pss-psst... Planning a visit over school vacation? Sign up for a membership and get an entire *year* of free daytime...
04/20/2025

Pss-pss-psst... Planning a visit over school vacation? Sign up for a membership and get an entire *year* of free daytime visits! Use the code LEOPARD before June 30 to take advantage of our membership offer.

➤ zoonewengland.org/visit/membership/

They're known as "mountain cows" in their native habitats of Belize. But we call this sweet gal Millie. Celebrate Millie...
04/19/2025

They're known as "mountain cows" in their native habitats of Belize. But we call this sweet gal Millie. Celebrate Millie and all Baird's tapirs with us on Tuesday, April 22! We'll have giveaways, crafts and an education station for some Earth Day fun.

But wait — there's more! We're thrilled to have a representative from our conservation partners at the Bairds Tapir Survival Alliance joining us. He will be sharing about conservation work happening right now in Central America.

Included with admission! Get the details ➤ zoonewengland.org/engage/world-tapir-day/

04/17/2025

Our colony of straw-colored fruit bats recently had check-ups. That's 128 individual bats gently handled for physical check-ups, ID checks and fruit juice boosts.

And thanks to the dedicated care and many hours it took to accomplish these exams, we're happy to report the colony is looking healthy!

It's happening! Spring is springing at Franklin Park Zoo — and there's a lot going on now that the weather is (finally) ...
04/16/2025

It's happening! Spring is springing at Franklin Park Zoo — and there's a lot going on now that the weather is (finally) warming up:
🦒 Giraffes can be seen in their outdoor habitat again! The temperature has be at least 50 degrees and dry.
🐐 The petting corral opens for the season this Saturday! Give our friendly Nigerian dwarf goats some scritches at Franklin Farm.
🎠 The carousel starts turning this Saturday too! Saddle up for a spin if you're young or feeling young at heart.

04/15/2025

Crunchy tortoise ASMR with Big Ed 🥬

African spurred tortoises are the largest tortoise on the African mainland. The only tortoises in the world bigger are the Aldabra and the Galapagos.

📹 Keeper Noah

Conservation has never looked so cute. But all squees aside—the European hamster faces serious threats amid a very serio...
04/12/2025

Conservation has never looked so cute. But all squees aside—the European hamster faces serious threats amid a very serious international conflict.

In honor of World Hamster Day, our Director of Conservation Peter Zahler explains how Zoo New England is helping. Keep reading for a conservation update ➤ blog.zoonewengland.org/2025/04/war-and-hamsters-part-ii/

Family time is all the time at Zoo New England. Celebrate National Siblings Day with the African painted dog sisters and...
04/10/2025

Family time is all the time at Zoo New England.

Celebrate National Siblings Day with the African painted dog sisters and western lowland gorilla siblings, just a few of the animals that live with their families here.

Xander and Zowie are Bactrian camels. How can you tell? They have two humps! Here's a nifty trick to remember remember D...
04/09/2025

Xander and Zowie are Bactrian camels. How can you tell? They have two humps!

Here's a nifty trick to remember remember Dromedary vs. Bactrian: Turn the first letters on their side and they look like the humps of the camels: 🐪 Dromedary (D) has one hump, and 🐫 Bactrian (B) has two!

Tapirs for tapering! While our Zoo New England runner Shannon rests up for the 129th Boston Marathon, let's ramp up supp...
04/08/2025

Tapirs for tapering! While our Zoo New England runner Shannon rests up for the 129th Boston Marathon, let's ramp up support for her run. 🏃‍♀️ When you support her race, you're supporting animals like Millie tapir and Zoo New England's conservation and education programs!

Give today ➤ WildMiles.givesmart.com

04/06/2025

Tonight on the cusp of National Wildlife Week, experience the anticipation of an evening salamander survey in New England, wading through chilly, waste-deep water in search of signs of life — and an endangered species.

Continue your exploration of vernal pool sights and sounds on the Conservation Blog ➤ blog.zoonewengland.org/2025/04/an-effervescent-evening-in-the-vernal-pool/

Video: Conservation Outreach Coordinator Kirsten

Inti is all of us — soaking in every drop of springtime these days. DYK: condors are known to spread their wings and sun...
04/05/2025

Inti is all of us — soaking in every drop of springtime these days. DYK: condors are known to spread their wings and sun themselves as a way to warm themselves and keep their feathers healthy.

Ferreting out some fun for National Ferret Day!When they're not visiting local schools, our animal care teams create new...
04/02/2025

Ferreting out some fun for National Ferret Day!

When they're not visiting local schools, our animal care teams create new and enriching experiences for our ferrets. Joker and Gotham may tunnel through a ball pit one day and then head outside to scurry through a pile of leaves another. Such novel experiences let these lithe little carnivores express their natural hunting instincts.

Joker and Gotham are just two of our animal ambassadors that visit local classrooms. We have programs tailored for students in PreK through high school! Learn more ➤ zoonewengland.org/discover/zoo-programs-in-your-classroom/

Now there are even more chances to see Jye. Summer hours start today! ☀️ Visit our new clouded leopard 9am – 5pm on week...
04/01/2025

Now there are even more chances to see Jye. Summer hours start today! ☀️ Visit our new clouded leopard 9am – 5pm on weekdays and 9am – 6pm on weekends.

Plan your visit ➤ franklinparkzoo.org/

04/01/2025

Keeper Rachel is taking us behind the scenes with Joey potto.

Potto are shy, solitary creatures that can freeze in place for hours if they feel threatened. With a lot of patience and positive reinforcement, our animal care team has been working with Joey to make her feel comfortable. Just look at her enjoying her raisins with Rachel!

Monday mood, with resident office turtle ThumbelinaThumbelina is part of Zoo New England's award-winning HATCH program. ...
03/31/2025

Monday mood, with resident office turtle Thumbelina

Thumbelina is part of Zoo New England's award-winning HATCH program. This conservation initiative brings locally rare turtle hatchlings into local classrooms over the winter, giving them a safe place to grow larger and better chance of surviving in the wild. Soon Thumbelina and other hatchling turtles be released back into the wild to increase local turtle populations. Learn more about our HATCH program on our website ➤ https://www.zoonewengland.org/protect/here-in-new-england/hatch-turtle-program/

Photo: Staffer Brit

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1 Franklin Park Road
Boston, MA
02121

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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