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Franklin Park Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo Tours and Tickets

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Located in Franklin Park in south Boston, Franklin Park Zoo is one of the city’s top family-friendly attractions. Extending across 29 hectares (72 acres), the zoo houses a diverse array of animals that ranges from gorillas and bison to exotic birds and African lions.

  • 1 Franklin Park Road, Franklin Field North, Boston, Massachusetts, 02121
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Q:What are Franklin Park Zoo hours of operation?
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Franklin Park Zoo hours of operation: April 1-Sep 30 weekdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; weekends until 4 p.m. Oct. 1-March 31 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Buy tickets in advance on Viator. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund.
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Q:What day is the Franklin Park Zoo free?
A:Sometimes the zoo participates in Free Fun Fridays, when visitors receive free admission to Massachusetts cultural venues in summer; check the zoo website for details. In the past, it has offered free admission on MLK Jr. Day. Children under 2 are free. Members of the military and teachers receive discounts.
Q:Can you go to the Franklin Park Zoo without a reservation?
A:Yes. General admission tickets are usually sold at the zoo gate, but prices will be higher than for online tickets bought in advance. Online ticket prices are determined by attendance patterns, popular holidays and events, and weather. Select a date and time that fits your schedule and budget.
Q:How much is the Franklin Park Zoo per person?
A:There isn’t one set admission price, but tickets average around $20. Factors including attendance patterns, holidays and events, and weather determine the prices. The further you buy in advance, the cheaper the ticket, and tickets are typically cheaper in the early morning and later afternoon. Children under 2 are free.
Q:What is the best day to visit the Franklin Park Zoo?
A:The zoo is open year-round, excepting Thanksgiving and Christmas. Avoid visiting when it’s extremely hot as animals tend to seek shelter in the shade and are less visible. Arrive early in the morning when the animals are most active and crowds are smaller. Weekdays are generally less crowded than weekends.
Q:How long does it take to walk through the Franklin Park Zoo?
A:Most people spend two to three hours at the zoo. It’s a 2.1-mile (3.4-kilometer) route through the zoo, which equates to about 4,500 steps. If you visit on a weekday or in the morning, when there are fewer people, you’ll be able to explore more quickly.
Q:Does it cost to park at the Franklin Park Zoo?
A:No. Parking is free at the giraffe lot on Pierpont Road, the zebra lot between Franklin Park Road and Blue Hill Avenue, and the lot on Circuit Drive. The zebra entrance is nearest the Children's Zoo and playground. Paid valet parking is available on weekends at the zebra entrance.

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