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Franklin Park Zoo    

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Franklin Park Zoo is a 72-acre site in Boston’s historic Franklin Park, long considered the "crown jewel" of Frederick Law Olmsted’s Emerald Necklace Park System.

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Oct 30, 2024
Nice time of year to visit. Not too busy. Some exhibitions were closed but there were enough animals to make it worth visiting. We went during the day and got to see all the nice displays that they… Full review by 817olivera
Oct 1, 2024
Several of the animals were the only of their species in the enclosure and were making attempts to get out, or get closer to the people watching them. The ostrich hung out by the fence where the peo… Full review by I2344DAmikem
Sep 16, 2024
Franklin Zoo Lights - TERRIFIC!! This is a must see for all ages. We took our granddaughter (7) who was absolutely amazed and definitely would want to go back next year. There is so much to see and t… Full review by lkis229
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Do you need to purchase regualar admission tickets to get into the zoo as well as the tickets for the lantern experience or …
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Do you need to purchase regualar admission tickets to get into the zoo as well as the tickets for the lantern experience or do you just need the lantern tickets since the zoo is closed?
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Just Lantern experience tickets, you can’t see any animals.
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Answer by Julie G · Oct 12, 2023
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Is an adult needed to buy tickets? Can my 14-year-old teenager go alone with her 16-year-old friend and a 10-year-old child?
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Not sure, but I would think a 16 year old wouldn't have any problems for sure. Good luck. Can always call the zoo to confirm.
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Answer by rockwood13 · Jul 21, 2019
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Hi - was wondering what time of day you went that the gorillas were so active? Was it the same with other animals?
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We always go around 10 and gorillas always on a move, at least some, other is having a breakfast. Later if we are there again they still playing and doing there things.
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How long does it take, on average, to get through the zoo? I am trying to schedule a time slot.
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We were there about 2 1/2 hours but that was in February and some of the animals were not there at that time but there was still many, many animals to see
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Is the Zoo open in the winter?
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Yes! Our Zoos are open year-round. Check out our Winter Visits page for full details on animals you’ll see and special winter events we host.
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