Butterfly Hollow at Franklin Park Zoo

Tue Jun 24, 2025 - Tue Oct 7, 2025
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Repeating every weeks through October 13, 2025.
Various times
Age: All ages
Price: Inclu with admission
Location:
Franklin Park Zoo
One Franklin Park Road, Dorchester, , 02121
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At Butterfly Hollow, guests have the opportunity to stroll through this tranquil environment filled with butterflies. This tented, outdoor exhibit also features several garden beds, a pond, soothing surround-sound music, and new fairy houses to discover throughout the space. The popular, seasonal exhibit will open on June 24 (weather permitting).

Hours:
Through July Weekdays, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Weekends/Holidays, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

August - September Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
October 1 - 13 Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Visit our Kids' Corner to:

  • Make a butterfly mask
  • Kids will learn how to turn their yard or apartment balcony into a certified wildlife habitat
  • Mini but Mighty: Discover the crucial role bugs play in the ecosystem and learn how kids can support them.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.