Its good but not great.Located in one of the worst areas of the city off Blue Hill Ave,dont take the T here .Best zoo in NE is in Warwick RI/ Roger Williams More

They haved update many enclosures to increase the quality of the animals lives in captivity. I applaud them! More

There is nothing out of the ordinary about this zoo, it's also not the cleanest which is why i rate just average. however the one thing I enjoy most about the zoo is that opposed to a more commercialized zoo such as southwick, you can get a lot closer to the animals, such as the gorillas. over all, an ok... More

It is very good for a city zoo. But, it has nothing special. It doesn't have a niche or something that makes it stand out. If it did, I believe more people would want to return. More

Don't support zoos. They don't preserve or protect anything. Animals have far shorter life spans in the zoo. They had a couple of animals die because of neglect while filming a movie here. Anyway, they are subjected to a miserable imprisoned and unnatural life. Let your kids watch a nature documentary and respect the animals' freedom. More

I thought there wouldn't be much to do and the website does warn you that some exhibits would be closed and some animals couldn't be out in the cold weather. I was pleasantly surprised that there were plenty of animals to see and the best part was that the place was practically deserted (and this is school vacation week.) I... More

Haven't been there in a number of years, but remember my kids loving the petting zoo. The worst part of the zoo is its location--didn't feel very safe. More

Franklin Zoo is certainly not the largest zoo I have been to, but it had a good selection of animals, that looked happy and healthy, in well designed enclosures. The gorilla family in particular were a delight to watch, as were the free flying birds in the tropical enclosure. Many unusual and seldom encountered animals are present, making this a... More

Yes, it's not in the best part of the city, but it's worth the trip. It is a very nice zoo to stroll around and see the animals. Many of the exhibits were closed, but we were happy to be able to see our young daughter get close to the animals. It's sure to be a hit with kids. Get... More