Things to do in Boston with Kids ~ Exploring Franklin Park Zoo
Across from the Zebra exhibit, the zoo has a large “Franklin Farm” area. This was filled with farm animals such as horses, pigs, goats, and a small petting zoo. This area also had a great little play area with a climb on tractor and tunnel slides.
A new attraction at the zoo is the XD Theater, a 6d motion ride. There is an additional cost of $5 per a person for the 4 minute ride.
We also got to see a bunch of baby Cotton-Top Tamarin Monkeys! These babies were beyond cute, so adorable!
The bird exhibit was very unique. The netted tent was filled with Budgerigar birds and for $2 you can purchase a feeding stick and have the birds come up next to you and nibble on the food.
Another fun exhibit was the giraffe habitat. Have you ever wondered what its like looking around when your as tall as a giraffe? Well at the Franklin Park Zoo they have a tall climbing structure located next to the giraffe field, making it easy for kids to see how tall these beautiful animals really are!
Now obviously people plan a day at the zoo to learn about animals, but to be completely honest, I would visit and spend an entire day at there huge playground area! This playground is built on a rubberized ground so I didn’t need to stress about the kids falling, It had a fence surrounding the entire playground, and there were structures compatible for all ages and sizes!
All three of my kids were entertained and had a blast for hours, I finally had to convince them we should leave to get ice cream. (Yes! I totally bribed them, I was hungry!)
Before heading home for ice cream, we stopped at a few more attractions. The Black-Tailed Prairie Dog’s were fun because we were very close to them and could see them climbing in and out of all their holes.
Lilly loved Butterfly Landing, she has been obsessed with butterflies lately so being in a big enclosed room full of different colored butterflies, made her ecstatic!
And of course we couldn’t leave without taking a ride on the carousel! This carousel has been here for as long as I can remember and Lilly and I really love carousels.
Carousel rides are $2 a person or you can buy a combo pass and ride the zoo’s train ride and jeep safari ride for $5 a person.
After we left, all three kids fell asleep before we hit the highway. This is the perfect proof of a fun family day!
There are numerous discounts available though, one of the best ones is the Library Pass Program. Click here for a list of Special Offers.
What a fun zoo! My kids always love visiting the animals. I love it when you can get up close with them. My favorite animal to see at the zoo are the giraffes!
I have actually never been to this zoo, which is crazy because it's only about 30 minutes from me. Sounds like I need to get up there!
Zoos are so fascinating. Love the looks of this one.
What a fun zoo! My boys want to go back to the zoo.
Zoos can be great under the right circumstances. I have a few that I refuse to visit because of the terrible state of their habitats and animals. I am just not one for animals in captivity or trained for things like circuses.
That looks like such a fun zoo. I love the birds that you can feed!
This looks like such a great zoo! Zoos are so great for family bonding!
I thought I was going to love your zebra photos the best, but nope. The gorillas! I love them!
What a great zoo! It looks like you guys had a great time.
What a fun zoo. The playground looks awesome.
Looks like you all had a wonderful time!! Beautiful pictures of the fun filled day!
It looks like you guys had a really great time. This zoo looks awesome.
I love zoos, and this looks like a great one. It looks like the kids had a blast.
I'd love to take the kids to this zoo. It looks like your kids had a blast!
That climbing structure looks really fun. You got some great photos of the animals.
I love going to the zoo and always have. We have been to larger zoos but have a small one here locally, too. It's a great way to spend time outside and always a great place to host birthday parties! Have you ever been to a zoo birthday party? It's fun!
We've had the best times as a family at smaller zoos. I think they are easier to "get" through with littler kids and a lot more hands-on interaction from staff.
Wow what great photos! This zoo looks like it has tons of stuff to do, and looks like a lot of fun!
Looks like you guys had a great day! Your family is so cute
I've always wanted to go there! We will need to take the kids soon!
It sounds like there's a lot going on even though it's not a bigger zoo. I bet it is a really fun day to go. You got some really great pictures.
Your photos are great. Looks like so much fun!
I would love to see a zebra that close! How fun.
When the kids were younger we loved going to the zoo. Spring time was great all the little baby animals were always so cute.
Going to the zoo is so much fun! It has been so long since I took my kids. They are older now so they aren't that into the idea
Thanks for sharing the trip to the Franklin Park Zoo. I enjoy visiting the zoos wherever I travel.
I love going to the zoo, but I haven't been there in ages. I like that your zoo has more than just exhibits, hands on activities and jungle gyms make it even more fun!
It's perfect to have a playground to get the wiggles out! That climbing structure is pretty awesome. I also love the monkey area.
We always buy a membership to our local zoo. We more than get our money worth!
This zoo looks amazing. The playground looks like fun. I love that closeup of the gorilla!
I love all the pictures! Sounds like you had a great time!
I love zoos- what a fun trip!
It looks like your kids had tons of fun. My daughter always enjoys the 3D things.
Looks like your family had a lot of fun. I've pinned this for later. We love to visit a Zoo in every state we visit.