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Franklin Park Zoo

1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA 02121
617-541-5466
Ranked #100 of 196 attractions in Boston
3.5 of 5 stars 40 Reviews
Type: Zoos
Traveler Description: Franklin Park Zoo is fun for both adults and children. For adults, there is a large variety of animals, from the Serengeti Crossing (ostrich, Grant's... more »
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Linette O
Boston, Massachusetts
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3 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012 NEW

they need to update the zoo really bad, im 30 years old and its exactly the same way it was 20 years ago. i like roger williams zoo in rhode island better More

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scrapmetal
Boston, Massachusetts
Top Contributor
74 reviews
33 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

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

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KarenFChelmsford_MA
Chelmsford, MA
Senior Contributor
27 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012

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

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bbymommy
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2012

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

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Larry D
Boston, Massachusetts
Senior Contributor
26 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2012

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

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aeisenberg
Boston, Massachusetts
Senior Contributor
24 reviews
11 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012

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

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ApoloniaTraveller
Boston, Massachusetts
Senior Contributor
44 reviews
10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2011

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

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fml0814
Sharon, Massachusetts
Top Contributor
54 reviews
9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2011

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

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WolfDan
Mazunte, Mexico
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11 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2011

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

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beak49
Boston, MA
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22 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2011

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

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