Franklin Park Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo is a zoo Boston located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (617) 541-5466

  • Website

    franklinparkzoo.org

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    Zoo

Address

1 Franklin Park Rd (at Columbia Rd.) Boston , MA 02121 United States

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Rachel

Their tropical forest is amazing. You can watch gorillas playing right in front of you, and there are birds and bats roaming around free. A small zoo , but so many diverse animals!

Stephanie Arnold

Everything is great here! We have the best zoo around and it's fantastic! Tons of amazing animals and great staff and zoo keepers. Buy a membership, it's the best deal around!

Kateri Campbell

The Franklin Park Zoo was very fun! The gorilla exhibit is definitely the best. The giraffes are funny. But the lion is always sleeping! Definitely visit the birds and butterflies. 8/10 stars for me.

Natasha Marie

An all time favorite! Great animals, nice food choices & a decent price for such a nice place. The newer playground is fantastic for the children. On your way past the giraffes , grab some dip-n-dots!

Carol

Went for the lantern festival ! It was well worth the visit! Go at 9pm for better views of the lights. I wonder what the real zoo would’ve looked like had it not been for covid

Meg Berman

See lions, tigers, and red pandas . Oh my! Check out the Children's Zoo area where kids can run, play and explore along side some friendly , favorite animals. Zoo is open year round.

Meg Berman

See lions, tigers, and red pandas . Oh my! Check out the Children's Zoo area where kids can run, play and explore along side some friendly favorite animals. Zoo is open year round.

BU Today

The zoo is home to more than 220 species of animals in a variety of habitats. The zoo is open year-round and also has one of the world’s best indoor gorilla exhibitions and a tropical rain forest Read more

Carl Griffin

Wonderful zoo with animals kept in specially designed habitats.

American Mensa

Visit the Franklin Park Zoo for a terrific outdoor/animal fun combo. Look ahead for events or special activities (such as breakfast with the animals). Read more

Jake Smith

Come around Halloween for the Jack-O-Lantern walk. A very cool experience.

Laray s

Who doesn't love the zoo , when I was a kid loveeed it and now my daughter is the same way not as great as it is to be but I still love this zoo .????

Jude Anselme

The tropical forest , the golf course , cool shaded picnic areas , west indian carnival , reggae in the park

Andrea S.

Best kangaroos in Boston! Go around the back to their hiding place by the Australian Pavilion.

Jane Snow

If u have a long drive & have 2 use the restroom , stop b4 u get here. Long line (1 register open despite line out of gate) + restrooms no where near entrance + long line at restroom = UNCOMFORTABLE.

NT

I went on a day where you don't have to pay. So, you might come across alot of ignorant people. Saddest part is that most of them are parents. Be aware that some people will smoke in front of kids.

Andy O.

Love the Zoo but food prices are outrageous and the vending machines charged my card but gave me no product

Naomi Hassard

New playground structures are the highlight of my day at the zoo . It can't be missed.

Ron Blum

See the gorillas in a naturalistic environment, including babies. Visit aviary on west end ("Giraffe Entrance"): it's like being in a giant, ancient metal cage with some giant condors for company. Read more

Virginia Bettinelli

Gorillas biggest attraction . The zoo needs to upgrade their Reptile/Bug Display.

Jessica Severson

If you come with kids, be prepared to spend more time at the new playground than watching animals.

LeeAnn Talarico

Check out the new playground , it's wonderful!

Daisy Alero

Bird world was a bit smelly and Gigi wasn't a friendly gorilla, but all in all it was a great trip.

Kristine Munroe-Mahoney

The gorilla exhibit is the best exhibit in the zoo !

Nikkole Mathis

the gorillas are creepy looking, especially if you stare at them... LOL. love the zoo .

Brian Litofsky

The new playground is very impressive. I can see kids coming to the zoo just for it.

Stephen MacDonald

Find the Kookaburra near the bird house; he is the coolest thing here!!

Bethany Czerny

Get the bird food sticks- 2 for $2 and feed the birds! So fun!

Dave Shigazj

Welcome to Animal Prison . Great if you've never been to a real zoo , or if you want to see lonely, sad animals.

Ankit Bhargava

Try the gorilla lot first

Mscat

Great exhibits !

Audrey Mansfield

Went to the zoo this week. A great zoo for kids. Lots to do and see!

Kim Camillo

if. your bringing kids pack a lunch the giddy up grill is way expensive !!!!

Lani Voivod

Be careful of Gigi the gorilla - she doesn't like other women. She smacks the glass and scares ya half to death! It's pretty funny, actually...

Eddie W.

Watch out for escaped gorillas waiting at the bus stop !

Heather Woods

It was fun

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All the animals

Aniruddha Mandke

My 2 yr old daughter was afraid of all the animals. I will not recommend this place to 2 yr olds.

Matt O'Keefe

Try the caged animals!

Esteeb London

Beware the apes!

Jeremy Alliger

Ghoul lppc

L C

not much animals.. spent too much time looking for the animals since they are hiding most of the time.

Bethany P.

Had fun but the gorilla wasn't there

Noah Burt

Watch out for escaping zebras!

Eddie W.

Try the zoo !

Jim Williams

Stay away from the giddy-up grill. I'd rather eat the poop the gorillas fling at each other!

Caleb Winder

Check out the lemurs, hang out with the kangaroos, and hear the lion roar

Courtney Logan

Do not ever go on free Friday

Gloria Caruso

Went to the Zoo last week. Gorilla's were fun, but the camels and flamingos looked sick

Brian

OMG baby gorillas!

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The signage has improved, but the food choices used to be better. Bring a sandwich from home. - Kelley Curry

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Mainly the lions just laze around… - Eric Andersen