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Franklin Park Zoo, Boston, MA

  • Address 1 Franklin Park Road
    Dorchester, MA 02121
    United States
  • Phone number+1 617 541 5466
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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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yelp Reviews ( 48 Reviews see all ) Top

Emily D.

(Rating: 3.0) 

by Emily D. on November 11, 2009

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...

Erica D.

(Rating: 3.0) 

by Erica D. on November 1, 2009

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...

Tani S.

(Rating: 2.0) 

by Tani S. on September 21, 2009

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...

Trekaroo Reviews ( 1 Review ) Top

 by  GPP_MA  on  2008-06-19

The Tropical Rain Forest, the Australian Outback Trail, the Kalahari Kingdom, the Savanna Exhibit of Giraffes, Serengeti Crossing, and Butterfl...

Trip Advisor Reviews ( 10 Reviews see all ) Top

“Good Fun at Franklin”

 by  HydrangeaBlue  on  2008-08-20

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”

 by  ml13204  on  2008-06-15

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!”

 by  lip89  on  2008-02-07

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!”

 by  Zoogoer  on  2007-12-06

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”

 by  A TripAdvisor Member  on  2006-02-12

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”

 by  kealani  on  2005-08-19

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 ...

CitySearch Reviews ( 19 Reviews see all ) Top

Franklyn Zoo,Boston,MA by Luz L. at InsiderPages

 by  Contributor  on  2008-09-09

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

 by  bostonbetty  on  2008-06-12

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-----

 by  ialexei  on  2007-09-05

The zoo itself is less than impressive. The animals look sad and pathetic.

Very Good Zoo by V. S. at InsiderPages

 by  Contributor  on  2005-11-19

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

 by  Contributor  on  2005-11-02

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

 by  Contributor  on  2005-10-12

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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