DESCRIPTIONS FROM ACROSS THE WEB
The Franklin Park Zoo is comprised of four main exhibit areas, each with its own distinct character, providing a diversity of experiences for our visitors.
The African Tropical Forest is a three acre complex thematically designed to represent...
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The Franklin Park Zoo is an enjoyable, engaging attraction but not a can't-miss experience -- mostly because of its distance from downtown Boston. The centerpiece is the Tropical Forest exhibit, a sprawling complex that houses more than...
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Franklin Park Zoo is a 72-acre site nestled within Boston's historic Franklin Park. Here, guests can experience one of the most innovative...
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DIRECTIONS
Franklin Park Zoo is located at One Franklin Park Road, Dorchester, MA 02121
Mapquest Directions
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or
Automobile
Storrow Drive:
Take the Fenway exit to Route 1 South
Follow Route 1
OPEN HOURS
Summer Hours (April 1 - September 30) 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. weekdays 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. weekends and major holidays Winter Hours (October 1 - March 31)* 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily, Sat-Sun and holidays 10am-6pm; Oct-Mar daily 10am-4pm, Apr-Sept Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Apr-Sept Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun and holidays 10am-6pm; Oct-Mar daily 10am-4pm
MISCELLANEOUS
Admission : Adults: $12.00
Senior Admission (62+):$10.00
Child Admission (ages 2-12): $7.00
Children under 2: Free
Members: Free
Educational Program: http://www.franklinparkzoo.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=506
Events: http://www.franklinparkzoo.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=874