Question 1

What day is the Franklin Park Zoo free?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes the zoo participates in Free Fun Fridays, when visitors receive free admission to Massachusetts cultural venues in summer; check the zoo website for details. In the past, it has offered free admission on MLK Jr. Day. Children under 2 are free. Members of the military and teachers receive discounts.

Question 2

Can you go to the Franklin Park Zoo without a reservation?

Accepted Answer

Yes. General admission tickets are usually sold at the zoo gate, but prices will be higher than for online tickets bought in advance. Online ticket prices are determined by attendance patterns, popular holidays and events, and weather. Select a date and time that fits your schedule and budget.

Question 3

How much is the Franklin Park Zoo per person?

Accepted Answer

There isn’t one set admission price, but tickets average around $20. Factors including attendance patterns, holidays and events, and weather determine the prices. The further you buy in advance, the cheaper the ticket, and tickets are typically cheaper in the early morning and later afternoon. Children under 2 are free.

Question 4

What is the best day to visit the Franklin Park Zoo?

Accepted Answer

The zoo is open year-round, excepting Thanksgiving and Christmas. Avoid visiting when it’s extremely hot as animals tend to seek shelter in the shade and are less visible. Arrive early in the morning when the animals are most active and crowds are smaller. Weekdays are generally less crowded than weekends.

Question 5

How long does it take to walk through the Franklin Park Zoo?

Accepted Answer

Most people spend two to three hours at the zoo. It’s a 2.1-mile (3.4-kilometer) route through the zoo, which equates to about 4,500 steps. If you visit on a weekday or in the morning, when there are fewer people, you’ll be able to explore more quickly.

Question 6

Does it cost to park at the Franklin Park Zoo?

Accepted Answer

No. Parking is free at the giraffe lot on Pierpont Road, the zebra lot between Franklin Park Road and Blue Hill Avenue, and the lot on Circuit Drive. The zebra entrance is nearest the Children's Zoo and playground. Paid valet parking is available on weekends at the zebra entrance.

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