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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhy You\u2019ll Love the Franklin Park Zoo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWithin the walls of the Franklin Park Zoo you\u2019ll take a journey through the continents as you stroll through the exhibits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can step right into the grasslands with the Serengeti Crossing<\/strong> exhibit. Watch ostriches, Plains zebras, warthogs and wildebeest run free (behind a safety enclosure, of course). Next door, Africa awaits in the Kalahari Kingdom<\/strong> exhibit. Watch lions and tigers roam near the bongos and southern ground hornbills.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMoving along, you\u2019ll come across the Giraffe Savannah<\/strong>. Here you\u2019ll find the endangered Grevy\u2019s zebras and the giraffes.<\/p>\n\n\n\nReady for some adventure? Hop on the Rhino Rescue 6D<\/strong> ride. It\u2019s your job to save a rhino family from poachers! The 3D film combined with motion stimulated seats and atmospheric special effects puts you right in the heart of the action.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNext stop, the Tropical Forest<\/strong>! This indoor landscape is home to a wide variety of animals, including the popular gorillas. Check the schedule when you arrive to ensure you don\u2019t miss the daily Zookeeper Encounter and Gorilla Forage Feed! As you make your way through the building you\u2019ll be greeted by tropical birds that fly above.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSpeaking of birds, up next is the Bird\u2019s World<\/strong> exhibit. Watch the flamingos practice their balance after the daily Bird\u2019s World Zookeeper Encounter, where you can learn about the many birds that live within the zoo.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHead on over to the Outback Trail<\/strong>, where you can get a kick out of the kangaroos and catch a glimpse of birds native to Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou\u2019ll be wowed by the Butterfly Landing<\/strong> exhibit. Inside you\u2019ll walk through vibrant gardens and sit by a serene pond accompanied by everyone\u2019s favorite insect \u2013 the graceful butterfly.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe fun\u2019s not over yet! Before you leave, make sure you stop by the Franklin Farm<\/strong> and catch up with the farm animals. You can get up close and personal with goats, sheep, cows, chicken and donkeys!<\/p>\n\n\n\nWithin the park, you\u2019ll also find a large playground for the kids, plus two restaurants and a snack stand. You can pick up a souvenir at the Things Wild Gift Shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do you have a budding zookeeper on your hands? You can schedule a behind-the-scenes tour led by the zoo staff. You\u2019ll get to go backstage to meet the giraffes or barnyard animals. Tours must be scheduled two weeks in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.bestboston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Franklin-Park-Zoo-Lion.jpg\")
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Before you jump in the car and head to the Franklin Park Zoo, you should know that some of the exhibits are seasonal, including the Kalahari Kingdom, Rhino Rescue 6D and Butterfly Landing. Other exhibits may close during extreme weather for the benefit of the animals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Moving along, you\u2019ll come across the Giraffe Savannah<\/strong>. Here you\u2019ll find the endangered Grevy\u2019s zebras and the giraffes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ready for some adventure? Hop on the Rhino Rescue 6D<\/strong> ride. It\u2019s your job to save a rhino family from poachers! The 3D film combined with motion stimulated seats and atmospheric special effects puts you right in the heart of the action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next stop, the Tropical Forest<\/strong>! This indoor landscape is home to a wide variety of animals, including the popular gorillas. Check the schedule when you arrive to ensure you don\u2019t miss the daily Zookeeper Encounter and Gorilla Forage Feed! As you make your way through the building you\u2019ll be greeted by tropical birds that fly above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of birds, up next is the Bird\u2019s World<\/strong> exhibit. 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What Else Is in the Neighborhood?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Who\u2019ll Have the Most Fun at the Franklin Park Zoo?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n