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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #23 of 308 attractions in Boston
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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Attraction type: Zoo, Other
Address: 1 Franklin Park Road Boston, MA 02121
Tel: 617-541-5466
Fax: 617-989-2025

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“We had a great time”
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4 of 5 stars
ml13204
Dracut, Massachusetts
Jun 15, 2008

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

“Very nice zoo tucked in the middle of the city! Worth a visit!”
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5 of 5 stars
lip89
Boston, Massachusetts
Feb 7, 2008

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

“A lot of work, and it shows it!”
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4 of 5 stars
Zoogoer
Texas
Dec 6, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

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

“Relaxing oasis”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Boston, MA
Feb 12, 2006
4/4 found this review helpful

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

“I was hoping for better”
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2 of 5 stars
kealani
NH
Aug 19, 2005
3/9 found this review helpful

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

“Best zoo in boston been going their since i was 5”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Raleigh NC
Aug 20, 2004
2/8 found this review helpful

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

“I love this great zoo”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
hopkinton mass
Sep 22, 2003
2/7 found this review helpful

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

“Great time at the zoo”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Jamaica Plain, MA
Nov 7, 2002
5/13 found this review helpful

Had a fantastic time! Animals were great and kids had a blast. more

“Don't Bother Going to the Zoo !”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Jun 26, 2002
24/38 found this review helpful

We were very disappointed by The Franklin Park Zoo I heard such great things about this Zoo about 10 years and have been wanting to go ever since now that I have a 3 yr old daughter this is the perfect time (so I thought) There aren't many animals there also some exibits are empty there are pictures and sculptures... more

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1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA 02121
Tel: 617-541-5466 Fax: 617-989-2025