Free Admission at Zoo New England on MLK Day

Mon Jan 19, 2026
9:00am to 4:00pm ET
Age: All ages
Price: Free
Location:
Franklin Park Zoo
617-541-5466
One Franklin Park Road , Boston, MA, 02121
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In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, enjoy free admission to Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo and learn about fascinating wildlife from around the world.

Throughout the day, there will be keeper chats, animal encounters and more to explore.

Guests are invited to write messages of hope and peace on murals located within the Tropical Forest Pavilion at Franklin Park Zoo and within the Animal Discovery Center at Stone Zoo.

Franklin Park Zoo

  • 10:00 a.m.: Franklin Farm Chat
  • 11:00 a.m.: Camel Chat
  • 1:00 p.m.: Swamp Chat
  • 2:00 p.m.: Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
  • 2:30 p.m.: Tapir Chat

Stone Zoo

  • 10:00 a.m.: Arctic Fox Chat
  • 11:00 a.m.: Sloth Chat
  • 1:30 p.m.: Reindeer Chat
  • 2:30 p.m.: Cougar Chat
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.