The 3 Best Zoo Visits in Boston

1.Franklin Park Zoo Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 430 reviews · 1 day · from $24Our pick

Spend a day exploring 72 acres of animal habitats in Boston’s Franklin Park. See gorillas in the Tropical Forest, lions in Kalahari Kingdom, Masai giraffes, kangaroos, and seasonal butterfly and budgie exhibits. Admission is $24 per person and includes free parking. The zoo is wheelchair accessible, though some exhibits close seasonally.

“Even though the wind was gusty, the animals were all still out and happy. It’s a lovely little zoo, with interactive keeper sessions about the animals and just there for guest to interact with them also. All the animals were out and about and some were more interactive then others, I was able to call over the tapir and get some great photos! Nice safe paced zoo which is mainly flat so easily accessible and lots of room for everyone to see the animals in their environments. Plenty of food vending about and also eatery. I would say this is more of a summer place as various exhibits were closed…”

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2.Boston Pass: 40+ Things To Do – Includes Franklin Park Zoo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 359 reviews · 1 to 7 days (approx.) · from $79

Get one to seven consecutive days of entry to more than 40 Boston-area attractions, from the Museum of Science and Franklin Park Zoo to Salem, Plymouth, and harbor cruises. Use the Go City app to plan and scan your pass. Some stops require reservations, and the seasonal trolley does not run from December through March.

“It was a nice tour but didn’t get to go into but 2 of the tasting sites cause our group was too large or they had already closed.”

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3.Boston Pass: Save up to 50% – Includes Franklin Park Zoo

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 304 reviews · 1 - 7 days · from $79

The Go City Boston All-Inclusive Pass gives you QR-code admission to more than 45 attractions, tours and activities, including View Boston, the Museum of Science, Franklin Park Zoo and seasonal cruises. Choose 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7 consecutive days, then build your own schedule with the digital guide. Some stops require reservations, and seasonal offerings vary.

“I would recommend the 3 -day Go Boston card to anyone who is visiting for the first time.With a good plan you get to see the highlights and indulge in various activities for a fraction of the cost.”

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