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Franklin Park Zoo

Step into a world of discovery at Franklin Park Zoo, where you’ll come face-to-face with a majestic lion, towering giraffes, curious kangaroos, and incredible creatures from around the globe! Watch in awe as the majestic lion roars and the red panda climbs. Observe the family dynamics of the western lowland gorilla troop and marvel at the grace of the giraffes on the Giraffe Savannah. With 72 acres of adventure, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

Boston CityPASS includes:

Daytime General Admission (Separately ticketed after-hours events are not included.)

Highlights

  1. 01.

    Immerse yourself in the Tropical Forest, a balmy, year-round oasis home to western lowland gorillas, ring-tailed lemurs, Baird’s tapirs, pygmy hippos, and free-flight birds.

  2. 02.

    Get a close-up view of the gorilla troop in a state-of-the-art outdoor immersive gorilla habitat, open seasonally outside the Tropical Forest.

  3. 03.

    Watch Masai giraffes explore the Giraffe Savannah.

Visit Franklin Park Zoo with CityPASS®

CityPASS tickets offer a great way to see Franklin Park Zoo while saving you time and money.

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Advice for Visitors

Tips

Best Time to Visit

There is always something new to see and discover, and no two visits are alike. Mornings are a great time to visit — observe the animals as they start their day!

Plan to spend about two hours exploring the zoo. Short on time? Gorilla Grove (seasonal) and the Tropical Forest are both must-sees!

Please note: For the safety of animals and guests, bikes, scooters, skateboards, balloons, balls, frisbees, glass containers, and straws are not allowed inside the zoo.

Learn more on the CityPASS Blog about what you'll see at Franklin Park Zoo.

Attraction Features

Amenities

Grab a bite: Enjoy lunch at Farmhouse Café or Kalahari Outpost (seasonal). Picnic areas are also available.

Gift Shop: Take home a wild souvenir from the Things Wild Gift Shop.

Accessibility

The zoo is accessible — learn more about available accommodations.

Parking/Transportation

Parking is free and public transportation options are available. Get directions and more information.

Contact Information & Hours

  • Franklin Park Zoo
  • 1 Franklin Park Rd
  • Boston, MA 02121, USA
  • Aug-Sep: Daily, 9am-5pm
  • Oct-Mar: Daily, 9am-4pm
  • Apr-Jul: Weekdays, 9am-5pm; Weekends, 9am-6pm

Last entry one hour before closing

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

Inclement weather and special events can affect hours; check the schedule when planning your visit.

Read reviews from CityPASS® travelers.

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Fun to be had in Boston with the CityPASS
The CityPASS made site seeing so simple. We loved not having to wait in long lines for tickets and the locations on the CityPASS were kid approved. The passes were well worth the investment!
Worth the Savings
The CityPASS for Boston was well worth it. We saved a significant amount of money visiting the museums and taking the cruise tour. Had a memorable time and it was worth it!
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Tasked by my wife to plan a 3-day weekend in Boston, CityPASS was the perfect choice to save us money and see the sights.
Totally worth it!
I bought a CityPASS for our trip to Boston and it was perfect. We went to the Museum of Science (the best!), the Franklin Park Zoo and the New England Aquarium. It was easy to schedule the visits and the passes were right on our phones. Also the price was just right. There were 4 of us, so technically one of the visits was free. Highly recommend Buying the passes.
What a Bargain!
I spent three days in Boston in mid-December with my girlfriend and thankfully, she got us onto a CityPASS. I had no idea they even existed and in hindsight we saved ourselves the equivalent of a whole night's accommodation!
Boston CityPASS is rated 4.6 out of 5 by 1508.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Absolutely incredible experience We got CityPASS used it for the aquarium museum of science Harvard museum of natural history and museum of fine arts. We had an amazing time things went smoothly using the passes!
Date published: 2026-03-15
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Buyer beware Before clicking the purchase button I wish we had been alerted to the fact that everything was closed on Tuesday, which was our day to explore. In future, alert your customers for days that attractions are closed. Had we known we would not have bought the ticket. We were only able to use for one attraction. Disappointed of Minnesota
Date published: 2026-03-15
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Worst experience ever If they cancel your activités they keep your money
Date published: 2026-02-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Value We went to Boston a few years ago for a vacation and the value of this pass was great. we are going again this year 2026 and the value is still the selling point of this pass. Our little one is so excited to visit the city and all the attractions we get to see with this pass again!
Date published: 2026-02-19
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Loved the CityPASS, with one exception I didn't like the Museum of Science (a bit over stimulating for my taste) but enjoyed the other places I went on the CityPASS I purchased when I went to Boston in July 2022 for a Yankees/Red Sox game (New England Aquarium, City Cruise, Franklin Park Zoo). Also checked out Harvard Museum of Natural History and enjoyed that as well.
Date published: 2026-01-14
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All images courtesy of Zoo New England and Franklin Park Zoo