Franklin Park Zoo

This was such a fun zoo. Lots of great animal exhibits. Over the course of the years many of the exhibits have opened and closed. A large part of the zoo is closed due to construction. However, plenty of animals to see. I was able to attend quite a few keepers' chat. I learned about the gorillas during a special afternoon chat. The zoo does a lot of cognitive play with the gorillas. It was interesting to hear about them teaching one to use a blood pressure cuff. I did not see the silverback, but a lot of his brothers and sister. I learned about their diet at the zoo. The zoo presenter show us the gorillas nests. My favorite animal was the pygmy hippopotamus. The hippo was sleepinf the hay. A new addition was a leopard who was exploring their new habitat. Make sure you look in each nook, cranny, and around as exhibits can go missed. The playground(s) were a highlight for my travelling companion. I was travelling with a young person under 10 (my nephew). He was thrilled with all the tunnels and slides. We had lunch on site at the Farm Cafe. Lunch is outrageously expensive. I ordered a BLT ($14); bottle of water ($6); rice crispie with brown butter sea salt ($6), Cheetos ($4), and a container of grapes ($6). Be prepared for other costs. It was $3.00 per person to ride on the Merry Go Round. The carosel was great fun for my travelling companion. He went twice opting for different animals each time. He had to have someone stand next to him due to his height. It was $3.00 per ball of birdseed to feed the Budgerigar. As for entrance, The tickets without a discount should of been $104.34. I actually used another membership from the Museum of Science for 50 percent off. The diversity of animals to see makes this a great zoo! I am going to visit Stone Zoo soon.

The Franklin Park Zoo is a great place for both animal lovers and families. This 72-acre zoo, which is a significant component of the Emerald Necklace Park System and is situated in Boston's historic Franklin Park, is a beautiful and entertaining place to visit. While my visit with my children was generally good, there were a few things that could have been done better. Excellent parking options made it simple and hassle-free for families to visit the zoo. Zoo have various types of animals, birds. Is worth watching, some of them are very rarely see in any other zoo, children like to see everything and enjoy their trip, it's full of fun for children.. The zoo's layout is thoughtfully designed, and it features a wide range of exhibits that highlight various animal species. it was an absolutely phenomenal place to visit! The butterfly garden, which was exquisitely kept and enjoyable to stroll through, was one of my favorite spots. Additionally, the zoo offers a variety of indoor and outdoor exhibits that allow guests to get up close and personal with animals in carefully planned habitats. You can easily manage the trip with children at this large zoo that has a small petting area, snack shops, and restrooms scattered throughout. Additionally, there is a sizable playground where children can play. When we went, the lights in Boston were also on. Unquestionably worth seeing One of my favorite exhibits is the butterfly garden, but there are many others. The exhibits are all kept up nicely, and the animals appear to be well-cared for. You can have a picnic or visit the on-site cafe. Overall, the zoo is excellent. For visitors to plan their trips appropriately, it would be beneficial if the zoo posted real-time updates on their website.

Tickets were reasonably priced, which was a nice surprise for a family outing. The only downside was the traffic—it was pretty hectic getting in and took some time. But once we made it through, the experience was smooth and well-organized. The light show itself was fantastic, with vibrant displays that kept the kids completely engaged. Watching their faces light up with excitement made it all worthwhile. Overall, a great evening for families, and definitely something we’d recommend for a fun night out with the kids.

We have a membership and this has been a great value especially since it has the Stoneham Zoo included. We enjoy walking around as a family and my daughter loves the gorillas and birds section especially since you walk with the birds. The lion is also usually a highlight. This year we made it out finally to the zoo lights event that happens every fall 🍂🍁.

I had been trying to get to the Boston Lights exhibits for forever and I FINALLY went with my family for my birthday and it was both stimulating and calming for me. Walking through gave me such appreciation for the time, creativity, and thought taken to create the exhibit. The kids had just as much appreciation and this is a place I would recommend for anyone. Just be sure to bring some good walking shoes and give yourself extra time for parking!!