Things to do / Travel Guide
Address:1 Franklin Park Road
Boston, Massachusetts
Tel:
(617) 989-2000
Our Zoo and Aquarium Expert Says:
The Serengeti Crossing exhibit is a four-acre expanse of grassland and rolling, wooded hills featuring animals like the ostrich, Grant's zebras, nubian ibex, and white-bearded wildebeests. For the little ones there's a petting zoo called Franklin Farm which features a Contact Corral, where children can touch and see animals such as goats and sheep. They can also view newly hatched chicks staying warm in incubators, and a chicken coop, where several species of older chickens reside. The Tropical Forest exhibit immerses guests into a tropical rainforest experience, while Butterfly Landing is home to nearly 1,000 butterflies in free flight.
Especially for kids: Petting Zoo, Train Rides, Playground.
Extras: Educational Presentations.
Open 10 am to 4 pm. $$ (Moderately Priced)