Franklin Park Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo is at 1 Franklin Park Rd. This 72-acre site is nestled within Boston's historic Franklin Park. The zoo is home to a variety of animals, such as western lowland gorillas, tigers, lions, red panda, Masai giraffes, ring-tailed lemurs, Baird's tapirs and kangaroos. Highlights of the park include the indoor gorilla exhibit inside the Tropical Forest, Giraffe Savannah and Kalahari Kingdom.

Food is available. Time: Allow 2 hours minimum.