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Zoo New England

1 Columbia Rd, Boston, MA 02121 [Neighborhood: Franklin Field North/Roxbury]
Zoo New England, Boston — This tented, outdoor exhibit also features several garden beds, a waterfall and pond, and soothing surround-sound music.
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Whether your group is a "big business" or "wild with fun," an event at Zoo New England guarantees a great time! At our Zoo you can get married, throw parties, celebrate your children's birthdays, have your company parties, picnics and much more. The Franklin Park Zoo is a 72-acre site nestled in Boston's historic Franklin Park. Highlights of Franklin Park Zoo’s collection include the African lions of the Kalahari Kingdom, Masai giraffe and Grevy’s zebra of the Giraffe Savannah, and western lowland gorillas of the Tropical Forest. The Stone Zoo is located in Stoneham, MA and has exhibits such as Yukon Creek, Lord of the Wings: Birds of Prey, Treasures of the Sierra Madre, Himalayan Highlands, Barnyard, and Windows to the Wild. Contact us to book a private event at one of our beautiful rental sites!

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Zoo New England, Boston — This tented, outdoor exhibit also features several garden beds, a waterfall and pond, and soothing surround-sound music.

Zoo New England, Boston — This tented, outdoor exhibit also features several garden beds, a waterfall and pond, and soothing surround-sound music.

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Zoo New England, Boston — This tented, outdoor exhibit also features several garden beds, a waterfall and pond, and soothing surround-sound music.Zoo New England, Boston — Giraffe Savannah is home to Beau, Jana, and the daughter Autumn; Franklin Park Zoo's Masai giraffe family.

Also making their home on the grassy plains of this exhibit, is a herd of endangered Grevy's zebra.

The two species can be found co-existing on the Savannah daily during the summer months and on warmer days during the winter.Zoo New England, Boston — Franklin Park Zoo is one of Boston's wildest settings for any event. Imagine having a birthday party in the Children's Zoo, a wedding at A Bird's World, a corporate outing at the Pine Knoll, or a black-tie function in the Topical Forest. Franklin Park Zoo has a variety of outdoor and indoor function facilities available day or night.Zoo New England, Boston — G'day mate! Welcome to the Outback Trail, a little slice of Australia - the land down under!

In this exhibit, stroll among kangaroos, emus, and sheep. Along the way, check out several different species of cockatoo. Don't miss the native kookaburras, with their distinctly unique calls, or the adorable tree kangaroos.Zoo New England, Boston — Serengeti Crossing is a proven favorite among Zoo guests.

This four-acre expanse features open grassland and rolling, wooded hills. Most of the animals housed in this spacious exhibit were moved from older, less naturalistic habitats in 1997.

These animals now interact with other species typically found on the African Savannah. Species you can spot on the Serengeti Crossing are ostrich, Grant's zebras, Nubian ibex, and white-bearded wildebeests.Zoo New England, Boston — With thousands of plants and hundreds of animals, the Tropical Forest immerses guests into a tropical rainforest experience.

Species from around the globe include a western lowland gorillas (including a new baby girl born November 24, 2004), mandrills, capybaras, a Baird's tapir, pygmy hippopotamus, and dozens of free-flight birds.Zoo New England, Boston — As one of the original exhibits still present from Franklin Park Zoo's 1913 opening, Bird's World, having gone through many changes throughout the years, is now home to dozens of species of birds from around the globe.

Indigenous birds from several regions such as the swamp, scrublands, and wetlands are highlighted here. One of Franklin Park Zoo's largest residents can also be found here - a 16-foot-long anacondaZoo New England, Boston — Imagine coming face-to-face with an African lion sniffing around the hood of your car. At Kalahari Kingdom one of several creative overlooks makes this experience possible.

Climb into a "crashed" landrover, peek from across a moat at three separate locations, or exchange glances through glass at a ranger station with this king of the jungle.Zoo New England, Boston — Experience life on the farm in the middle of Boston! Franklin Farm features a contact corral, where children can touch and see animals such as goats and sheep, a brooder building, where newly hatched chicks stay warm in incubators, and a chicken coop, where several species of older chickens reside.

The main barn houses a cow, ponies, donkeys, goats, and sheep, as well as some special barn "guests" including snakes, spiders, and mice.

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Beech Grove
Outdoor Venue Max Capacity: 600 people
Beech Grove is a truly unique rental spot. Available for both day and evening rentals, this spacious outdoor site is located across from the tapir and wild dog exhibits, and has the capacity for 1,000 people. Plan your next “big” event here!
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Reception
Capacity: 600 People
Amenities
  • Access to Electricity
  • Access to Running Water
  • Rest Room Facilities
  • Tented
Features
  • Space Size (Length x Width) in feet: 40 x 40
  • Space Size (Length x Width) in meters: 12.192 x 12.192
Children’s Zoo Meeting Barn
Alternate Venue Max Capacity: 100 people
Maple Glen
Alternate Venue Max Capacity: 200 people
Pine Knoll
Outdoor Venue Max Capacity: 200 people
Tropical Forest
Alternate Venue Max Capacity: 800 people

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  • Cafeteria/Snack Bar Available
  • Designated Bus Loading Area
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen
  • Handicapped Accessible
  • Non-Smoking
  • On-Site Catering Service
  • Outdoor Function Area
Features
Credit Cards Accepted: Major Credit Cards Accepted
Facility Location Setting: In Boston's historic Franklin Park, minutes from an MBTA stop and 7 miles from Logan International Airport.
Max Number of People for an Event: 1000
Nearest Airport: 6-10 miles
Nearest Overnight Accommodations: Less than 1 mile
Nearest Public Transportation: Less than 1 mile
Number of Event/Function Spaces: 4
Parking: Complimentary Parking
Special Features: Home to Butterfly Landing, where more than 1,000 butterflies fly amongst visitors.
Year Built: 1911

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