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1 Franklin Park Road
Dorchester, MA 02121
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+1 617 541 5466
Franklin Park Zoo has numerous habitats with exotic animals from all over the globe, including a tropical forest with gorillas, warthogs, tapirs and bats. Hit the "Outback Trail" to view kangaroos, wallabies, emus and cockatoos. Encounters with lions, zebras, ostriches, snow leopards and butterflies are also possible. The "Franklin Farm" exhibit features a petting zoo for children and a chicken hatchery.
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OK. this may not be the best zoo but it's a pretty decent one I think. There's plenty too see and fun areas for kids to run and play. There are lots of...
FPZ is by far the best zoo in the city of Boston and dare I say the entire metro Boston area (although, it will be inevitably the only zoo once Stone Zoo is...
I really wanted to like this zoo.... I just couldn't, the staff seemed friendly it's just that the zoo seemed sad. Enclosures and property didn't feel well...
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The Tropical Rain Forest, the Australian Outback Trail, the Kalahari Kingdom, the Savanna Exhibit of Giraffes, Serengeti Crossing, and Butterfl...
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“Good Fun at Franklin”
We revisited Franklin Park Zoo today and once again were quite pleased. The Zoo is nicely spread out over 72 acres in the middle of the city. P...
“We had a great time”
Don't listen to the very few ill-satisfied reviewers who expect every zoo to emulate the one at San Diego or Busch Gardens. My wife, 10 year ol...
“Very nice zoo tucked in the middle of the city! Worth a visit!”
This hidden gem is tucked away in the suburbs of Boston and you would never know it is there. The place is pretty large and contains tons of co...
“A lot of work, and it shows it!”
The Franklin Park Zoo was opened in 1913. In a few years it was embroiled in city politics, so, during the 1920's and '30's, when a lot of cons...
“Relaxing oasis”
The Franklin Park Zoo is an oasis in the heart of Boston's inner city. Spectacular lion exhibit and habitat. Beuatiful huge indoor/outdoor gori...
“I was hoping for better”
The zoo grounds were a mess the zebra's live in what looks like an old parking lot with a fence around it. If you have ever been to a good zoo ...
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Franklyn Zoo,Boston,MA by Luz L. at InsiderPages
Hello! My sons an I went to a trip over to the franklyn zoo this summer in September 7,2008 we had a great time,they have beutifull animals an ...
waste of time
My recent trip to the zoo was so dissappointing that I thought I should write in and let people know not to waste their time. The animals, when...
Car Breakin in the zoo parking lot ---POOR SECURITY-----
The zoo itself is less than impressive. The animals look sad and pathetic.
Very Good Zoo by V. S. at InsiderPages
This is a very good zoo. We love going there and spending the day. You can easily spend a couple of hours just looking at all animals. The kids...
What a Day by Jennifer R. at InsiderPages
How could you not find fun at a zoo. This zoo is located in Dorchester MA. For the part of the city it is located the zoo is kept in good con...
Love this zoo! by Nick D. at InsiderPages
The Franklin Park zoo has to be one of my favorite zoos to visit. There is plenty to see here to keep you busy for hours including lions, birds...
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