Zoo New England Franklin Park Zoo & Stone Zoo

Zoo New England welcomes DCF foster children and their families!

Zoo New England’s mission is to inspire people to protect and sustain the natural world for future generations by creating fun and engaging experiences that integrate wildlife and conservation programs, research, and education.

Pair of adult lion's faces laying on each other

Access Card Offer Details

Zoo New England invites DCF Foster Families with a Wonderfund Access Card to purchase tickets for $4.00 each with a limit of four tickets. Please present your Wonderfund Access Card and a valid photo ID upon entry. This offer does not apply to special events. 

Purchase tickets 

  1. Click HERE to purchase timed tickets. 
  2. Choose either Franklin Park Zoo or Stone Zoo. 
  3. The ticket limit is four (4). 
  4. Tickets are general admission and do not include special events or shows.
  5. Visit the Zoo New England website HERE for visitor information. 


Family Nature Adventure Kits!

Zoo New England is inviting DCF foster families to visit either Franklin Park Zoo or Stone Zoo and try some activities from our Family Nature Adventure Kits! For families that would like to participate in the Family Nature Adventure Kits program, we are offering FREE admission to either of our Zoos for you and up to five members of your family! Family Nature Adventure Kits have fun and engaging activities to try at our Zoos or at other outdoor spaces. For information on the program and how to sign up, please contact Katherine Pinzon at 617-989-2024 or at kpinzon@zoonewengland.org. We hope to see you soon! 


 Enjoy a fantastic day at Zoo New England!