Boston Lights 2026: A Lantern Experience
October 3 at 5pm
Roxbury
Glowing lantern zoo nights
Upcoming events at Franklin Park Zoo
Parks & Gardens🦍"no sad vibes like most zoos"
🍕Bring a picnic, cafe food is pricey
📚Check Boston Public Library for discounted passes
Wander wooded trails and meet gorillas, giraffes, and lions at this conservation-minded zoo. The natural, shaded grounds feel miles from the city, and the manageable size means little legs won't give out before the big cats do.
Family-friendly
Conservation-focused
Natural wooded setting
Manageable size
Upcoming events at Franklin Park Zoo
Parks & Gardens🦍"no sad vibes like most zoos"
🍕Bring a picnic, cafe food is pricey
📚Check Boston Public Library for discounted passes
Wander wooded trails and meet gorillas, giraffes, and lions at this conservation-minded zoo. The natural, shaded grounds feel miles from the city, and the manageable size means little legs won't give out before the big cats do.
Family-friendly
Conservation-focused
Natural wooded setting
Manageable size
Upcoming events at Franklin Park Zoo
Saturday, Oct 3