1 / 3Franklin Park Zoo
📍 Roxbury, MA
Franklin Park Zoo spans a large forested site in Boston's Franklin Park. It features diverse animal species, ZooCamp, school programs, Scout and Teen programs, and seasonal animal experiences. Children under 2 enter free.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with kids ages 3 and up who want a full zoo day with structured learning options. ZooCamp suits school-age kids for multi-day visits. Teens can join paid ZooTeen programs for a deeper behind-the-scenes experience. Arrive early or use rideshare to avoid the parking crunch.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Awesome Dylan
5 months ago
“Fun place to take young kids.”
Lourdes Tomasi
5 months ago
“Although a bunch of the exhibitions were not open, our family had a great time walking around and learning about the different species.”
💬 What parents mention
Overview
Franklin Park Zoo is operated by Zoo New England inside Boston's historic Franklin Park. The zoo houses a wide range of species across multiple exhibit areas, with programming that extends well beyond a standard walk-through - ZooCamp runs seasonally, school-year and summer ZooTeen programs serve older kids, and Scout programs add badge-earning options. Animal experiences can be booked separately.
