There are still a few openings in the December vacation mini-camp at the Franklin Park Zoo. Here are the details from the Franklin Park Zoo – The weather outside may be frightful, but inside the Tropical Forest, it’s quite delightful! Spend one of your cold winter days inside the toasty Tropical Forest at Franklin Park [...]

Half-Price Admission at the Franklin Park and Stone Zoos
WHAT: Burn off the turkey and get the family out of the house on Friday, November 25 at the Franklin Park or Stone Zoo. Now that everyone’s food coma has worn off, it’s time for the family to get some fresh fall air at a place everyone can enjoy—the zoo! For a day of fun [...]
Zoo Howl at Franklin Park Zoo
WHAT: Children throughout New England are invited to trick-or-treat among the animals. Thrills, chills, and animals lurk around every corner on the Trick-or-Treat Trail! Other haunted happenings offered throughout the day include: creepy crafts, ghoulish games, howling costume contests and a haunted maze! WHEN: October 29-30 TIME: 11:00am – 3:00pm WHERE: Franklin Park Zoo, 1 [...]
Red Hay Panda Sculpture To Franklin Park Zoo From Killington Hay Festival
WHAT: Franklin Park Zoo and the Town of Killington, Vermont, have introduced the public to a one-of-a- kind hay sculpture modeled after the Zoo’s resident twin red panda cubs, born earlier this summer on July 4. Guests will stand in amazement as they get up close and personal with a two-ton, 15-foot tall red panda sculpture [...]

End of Summer Offer at the Franklin Park Zoo
WHAT: With the recent births of several species, there are plenty of new faces to see at the Zoo! Before the kids go back to school, go on an adventure and visit Franklin Park Zoo to see all of the new additions. Don’t miss Stanley the bongo calf, Asani the wildebeest calf, Kambiri, a western [...]

Frog Appreciation Day August 20 in the Boston Common
Franklin Park Zoo and Boston Common Frog Pond are hosting “Frog Appreciation Day” August 20 in the Common! Activities include: Interactive presentation with Zoo New England’s Education Department Observing live frogs, a frog skeleton and toy samples of endangered frogs Face painting Arts & Crafts table with DIY beanbag frogs Leap frog Ribbit contest Free [...]
New Zoo Adventure Zone at the Franklin Park Zoo
Looking for a wild adventure this summer? Don’t miss the new Zoo Adventure Zone at Franklin Park Zoo featuring a rope adventure course and thrilling bungee bounce. In a new partnership with Eurobungy, Franklin Park Zoo is able to offer these exciting, but safe, opportunities for its thrill-seeking guests to be physically active – particularly [...]

It’s a Girl for the Franklin Park Zoo!
It’s another girl for western lowland gorillas Kiki and Kitombe! The baby, born November 3 inside Franklin Park Zoo’s Tropical Forest, received her first well-baby examination by the Zoo’s veterinary staff on Wednesday morning at which time her gender was confirmed. This is the third girl for Kiki and Kitombe (Kit), who are also parents [...]
Sample Healthier Treats at the Franklin Park Zoo
Boston kids will have an opportunity to go “green” this Halloween and sample Stretch Island Fruit Co. at Franklin Park Zoo on October 30th and 31st! According to results from an FDA Health and Diet Survey released this past March, over half of U.S. consumers read nutritional food labels when buying a product yet most [...]

Celebrate Bastille Day at the Franklin Park Zoo
WHAT: Liberté, égalité, fraternité! Bastille Day, the French national holiday celebrating the beginning of the French Revolution, takes place on July 14. Franklin Park Zoo will celebrate with the Zoo’s very own Poitou donkeys, Samuel and Balthazar! The Poitou donkey, known as the Baudet du Poitou in French, is an extremely rare breed of donkey [...]
Boston Area Family Events
- Toe Jam Puppet Band
Toe Jam Puppet Band
When Monday, Feb 6. 2012 10:30 AM Monday, Feb 6. 2012 11:30 AM Where Buttonwood Park Zoo. Cost: Zoo Admission + $5/family Sing, dance and play the hour away with New Bedford’s favorite, The Toe Jam Puppet Band!
- Little Chefs
Little Chefs
When Monday, Feb 6. 2012 11:00 AM Monday, Feb 6. 2012 11:30 AM Where Imajine That. 54 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor. Lawrence. It’s important for your child to play an active role in the preparation of their meal. It’s not only fun, but also deliciously educational! We’ll be offering a different food for your child to make for brunch each time! Examples include: pizza, smoothies, quesadillas, parfaits, etc. Check with the front desk day of to see what we’re offering for the day!
Cost: $5/child (price includes a juice box)
Register at Front Desk! - Sundae Monday!
Sundae Monday!
When Monday, Feb 6. 2012 11:00 AM Monday, Feb 6. 2012 02:00 PM Where Imagination Island 12 Resnick Rd. Plymouth, MA Get cool with a FREE ice cream sundae. Free with admission. For more information visit www.imaginationislandusa.com - Toe Jam Puppet Band
Toe Jam Puppet Band
When Monday, Feb 6. 2012 12:30 PM Monday, Feb 6. 2012 01:30 PM Where Buttonwood Park Zoo. Cost: Zoo Admission + $5/family Sing, dance and play the hour away with New Bedford’s favorite, The Toe Jam Puppet Band!
- Open Gym/Mommy & Me Playtime
Open Gym/Mommy & Me Playtime
When Monday, Feb 6. 2012 02:45 PM Monday, Feb 6. 2012 03:45 PM Where My Gym 182 Summer St. Kingston, MA A full hour of non-structured playtime. Free for members taking classes. $5 for members not enrolled and $10 for non-members. For more information, call (781)582-2255
- TOES-day Toe Jam Puppet Band
TOES-day Toe Jam Puppet Band
When Tuesday, Feb 7. 2012 10:30 AM Tuesday, Feb 7. 2012 11:30 AM Where Buttonwood Park Zoo. Cost: Zoo Admission + $5/family
Join the Toe Jam Puppet Band for special TOES-day performances this January and sing, dance and play the hour away. - Little Chefs
Little Chefs
When Tuesday, Feb 7. 2012 11:00 AM Tuesday, Feb 7. 2012 11:30 AM Where Imajine That. 54 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor. Lawrence. It’s important for your child to play an active role in the preparation of their meal. It’s not only fun, but also deliciously educational! We’ll be offering a different food for your child to make for brunch each time! Examples include: pizza, smoothies, quesadillas, parfaits, etc. Check with the front desk day of to see what we’re offering for the day!
Cost: $5/child (price includes a juice box)
Register at Front Desk! - TOES-day Toe Jam Puppet Band
TOES-day Toe Jam Puppet Band
When Tuesday, Feb 7. 2012 12:30 PM Tuesday, Feb 7. 2012 01:30 PM Where Buttonwood Park Zoo. Cost: Zoo Admission + $5/family
Join the Toe Jam Puppet Band for special TOES-day performances this January and sing, dance and play the hour away.
- Preschool Story Time at Gore Place: Hats
Preschool Story Time at Gore Place: Hats
When Wednesday, Feb 8. 2012 10:00 AM Wednesday, Feb 8. 2012 10:30 AM Where Gore Place. 52 Gore Place. Waltham An activity for children ages 3 and 4 with an accompanying adult. Listen to a story about hats, play a game, and make an awsome paper hat! Come wearing your favorite hat. Same story and activity each hour. Space is limited, reserve by May 24. $5 per child, $3 for an additional child. Family or Kids’ Club Members enjoy free admission for one child. To reserve, email: tamar.agulian@goreplace.org
or call: (781) 894-2798. - Little Chefs
Little Chefs
When Wednesday, Feb 8. 2012 11:00 AM Wednesday, Feb 8. 2012 11:30 AM Where Imajine That. 54 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor. Lawrence. It’s important for your child to play an active role in the preparation of their meal. It’s not only fun, but also deliciously educational! We’ll be offering a different food for your child to make for brunch each time! Examples include: pizza, smoothies, quesadillas, parfaits, etc. Check with the front desk day of to see what we’re offering for the day!
Cost: $5/child (price includes a juice box)
Register at Front Desk!















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