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Franklin Park Zoo, Boston, MA

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Franklin Park Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo is an attraction in Boston, MA, part of the Boston guide. Cost: $25 to $50.

1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121 · Boston, MA

Why you should go…

Set inside Frederick Law Olmsted's Franklin Park, Zoo New England's 72-acre flagship brings western lowland gorillas, lions, Masai giraffes, zebras, and red pandas within a few miles of downtown. The Tropical Forest pavilion keeps things lively year-round, while the Outback Trail and its budgie aviary are reliable kid-pleasers. Dynamic Plan-Ahead pricing means booking online in advance usually beats gate rates, and the zoo's popular Boston Lights lantern festival glows across the grounds from late summer into fall.

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