Lion Chat

Mon · Sep 21·1 PM·Kalahari Kingdom, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important. Location: Kalahari Kingdom Weather permitting

Tue · Sep 22·1 PM·Kalahari Kingdom, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important. Location: Kalahari Kingdom Weather permitting

Wed · Sep 23·1 PM·Kalahari Kingdom, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important. Location: Kalahari Kingdom Weather permitting

Thu · Sep 24·1 PM·Kalahari Kingdom, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important. Location: Kalahari Kingdom Weather permitting

Tue · Oct 6·10 AM·Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics! Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo Weather permitting

Tue · Oct 6·11:30 AM·African Penguin Coast, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species. Location: African Penguin Coast Weather permitting

Tue · Oct 6·Boston Proper & Greater Boston, 50 Terminal St, Charlestown, MA

Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 12:00a — Boston Proper & Greater Boston, 50 Terminal St, Charlestown, MA

Tue · Oct 6·TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA

Tue · Oct 6·1:30 PM·Giraffe Savannah across from the playground, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild. Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground Weather permitting

Tue · Oct 6·2 PM·Tropical Forest, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy. Location: Tropical Forest

Sun · Oct 4·11 AM·Participating farms in Pepperell, please see website for farm addresses, Pepperell, MA · Boston

Sunday, Oct 04, 2026 11:00a — Participating farms in Pepperell, please see website for farm addresses, Pepperell, MA

Mon · Oct 5·6:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Study Room 1, Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Everyone needs to de-stress somehow. If getting to pet JoJo the Therapy dog will do that for you, sign up here. You will be given a 15 minute time to swing by and hang out with JoJo. The library strives to be open and accessible for all. If you need accommodations to attend this program, please be sure to register. The…

Mon · Sep 21·2:30 PM·Outback Trail, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Say “G’day Mate!” to the incredible animals of Franklin Park Zoo's Outback Trail, including kangaroos, wallabies, and more! Location: Outback Trail Weather permitting

Mon · Sep 21·6 PM – 10:30 PM·Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Franklin Park Zoo 6:00 – 10:30 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo Prepare to be dazzled as you wander through this glowing immersive experience filled with vibrant lantern displays.

Sat · Sep 26·10 AM – 4 PM·Aussie Aviary, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby. Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary Weather permitting

Sat · Sep 26·10 AM – 4 PM·Franklin Farm, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather. Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm Weather permitting