Although I've lived in the Boston area all of my life, I'd never visited the Franklin Park Zoo due to its bad reputation. Nonetheless, having developed a passion for giraffes, hubby and I decided to risk it. What a pleasant surprise. The zoo was easy to find, parking was free, the grounds were well maintained, the animals have spacious habitats... more

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. Plenty of parking, reasonable entrance fees, and not crowded. Our favorite exhibit is the Gorilla habitat. They are fascinating to watch and seem to actually observe us in a similar manner. My daughter... more

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 old grandson and I went the other day, we had a great time. There are no thrill rides, no water park, just some animals you don't get to see everyday - especially if you... more

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 cool animal exhibits and has an abundance of areas to explore. I was shocked at how nice this place was seeing I had been to the RI zoo and that was awesome.... more

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 constuction was going on in such American Zoos as San Deigo, St. Louis, th National Zoo and Brokkfield, practically nothing went on in Boston. After the second World War, the Children's Zoo... more

The Franklin Park Zoo is an oasis in the heart of Boston's inner city. Spectacular lion exhibit and habitat. Beuatiful huge indoor/outdoor gorilla exhibit. Fabulous place to relax with children and enjoy seeing the animals, and not so huge you need a golf cart to see everything. more

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 don't go to this one. It has some good animals for younger children if they can see them in the distance. I wouldn't waste my money. Boston has so... more

This is a really good zoo with lots of really good animals. more

This zoo has many animals and it has a great layout more