Outback Chat

Fri · Oct 23·2:30 PM·Outback Trail, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Meet kangaroos, wallabies and other Outback Trail animals at Franklin Park Zoo, greeting them with a “G’day Mate!” if weather permits.

Sat · Oct 24·2:30 PM·Outback Trail, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Meet kangaroos, wallabies and other Outback Trail animals at Franklin Park Zoo, greeting them with a “G’day Mate!” if weather permits.

Sun · Oct 25·2:30 PM·Outback Trail, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Meet kangaroos, wallabies and other Outback Trail animals at Franklin Park Zoo, greeting them with a “G’day Mate!” if weather permits.

Mon · Oct 26·2:30 PM·Outback Trail, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Meet kangaroos, wallabies and other Outback Trail animals at Franklin Park Zoo, greeting them with a “G’day Mate!” if weather permits.

Thu · Nov 12·8 AM – 5 PM·New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA

First‑hand look at Atlantic harbor seals and the aquarium’s care practices, plus ways to support their conservation.

Thu · Nov 12·Jamaica Plain, Event takes place in the Gallery on the Lower Level, Jamaica Plain · Boston

Rachel King's photography exhibition at the Jamaica Plain Library gallery captures seasonal changes along Jamaica Pond’s shoreline, inviting observation of water’s edge patterns, for ages 18 and up.

Fri · Nov 13·10 AM·Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Red pandas chat at Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo, showcasing the cute ring‑tailed “firefox” and its unique traits.

Fri · Nov 13·3 PM – 4:30 PM·Brighton, Brighton · Boston

Charles River Conservancy presents a short talk on the CRC Floating Wetland followed by a stakeholder engagement game exploring community decision‑making, all ages welcome.

Sat · Nov 14·Departure will be from EDIC pier. · Boston

Park biologists and volunteer stewards remove invasive plants and restore native habitats on Cathleen Stone Island, departing from EDIC pier.

Fri · Oct 23·5 PM – 10:30 PM·Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Glowing immersive lantern displays illuminate Franklin Park Zoo after dark.

Fri · Oct 23·5:30 PM – 9:30 PM·Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St, Stoneham, MA 02180

Stone Zoo transforms into a glowing pumpkin wonderland after dark, offering family‑friendly Halloween fun, all ages.

Sat · Oct 24·10 AM – 2:30 PM·Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St, Stoneham, MA 02180

Snow Leopard Day at Stone Zoo offers a day of discovery with the elusive big cat.

Sat · Oct 24·11:30 AM·African Penguin Coast, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Learn about African penguin adaptations and conservation efforts at the African Penguin Coast exhibit, weather permitting.