1 / 3Franklin Park Zoo
đ 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.
Fun place to take young kids.
đ 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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Awesome Dylan
âFun place to take young kids.â
Lourdes Tomasi
âAlthough a bunch of the exhibitions were not open, our family had a great time walking around and learning about the different species.â
Travis Patterson
âAbsolute mess with parking. Drove around for 30-45 minutes with no option for parking closer than a mile away. Terrible experience. Didn't even make it into the park. Sitting in traffic as I write thisâ
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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 â 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.
