Zoos, Aquariums & Animal Parks

At the Franklin Park Zoo, fun and education combine to provide visitors with a one-of-a-kind experience. Environments include exhibits where colorful birds fly free, rainforests where pygmy hippos and Western lowland gorillas roam, a tented space filled with bright butterflies (and fairy houses), an Outback Trail with kangaroos and emus, and special spaces for a tiger, lions and creatures of the Serengeti like zebras and wildebeests. There are hands-on exhibits and zookeeper chats as well as opportunities to see what goes on behind the scenes of a zoo. There’s even an organic garden and a huge outdoor playground to explore, as well as a farm with a petting zoo. Grab pizza at the Giddy-Up Grill or bring a picnic!