In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, enjoy free admission at Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo on Monday, January 15, 2024. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend a memorable day with family and friends while learning about fascinating wildlife from all over the world.

Throughout the day, there will be keeper chats, animal encounters and more to explore.

Guests are invited to write messages of hope and peace on murals located within the Tropical Forest Pavilion at Franklin Park Zoo and within the Animal Discovery Center at Stone Zoo.

Franklin Park Zoo Event Schedule

• 9:30 a.m. - Gorilla Keeper Chat
• 10:00 a.m. - Mystery Animal Encounter, Hippo Theater
• 10:30 a.m. - Red Panda Keeper Chat
• 11:00 a.m. - Mystery Animal Encounter, Hippo Theater 
• 11:30 a.m. - Birds World Keeper Chat 
• 12:00 p.m. - Franklin Farm Keeper Chat 

Stone Zoo Event Schedule

• 9:30 a.m. – Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
• 10:00 a.m. - Mystery Animal Encounter, Animal Discovery Center
• 10:30 a.m. - Black Bear Keeper Chat
• 11:00 a.m. - Mystery Animal Encounter, Animal Discovery Center
• 11:30 a.m. - Otter Keeper Chat

Please note: Last admission is at 3:00 pm