Program Calendar
Family Fun Program
Franklin Park Zoo Every second Saturday of the month, October – March, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Family Fun Program
Franklin Park Zoo Every second Saturday of the month, October – March, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Family Fun Program
Franklin Park Zoo Every second Saturday of the month, October – March, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Family Fun Program
Franklin Park Zoo Every second Saturday of the month, October – March, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Family Fun Program
Franklin Park Zoo Every second Saturday of the month, October – March, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Family Fun Program
Franklin Park Zoo Every second Saturday of the month, October – March, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Hot Chocolate with the Red Pandas
Franklin Park Zoo Sunday, March 5, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Breakfast with the Birds
Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, March 18, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m.
Enjoy a continental breakfast alongside Zoo educators and a few wild friends! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Gorillas
Franklin Park Zoo February 2, 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast in the Tropical Forest with our gorilla family. Registration required.strong text
Sloth Virtual Tour
Franklin Park Zoo June 27, 11:00
Join us behind the scenes, from the comfort of your own home or office, to virtually meet our sloths! Registration required.
Sloth Virtual Tour
Stone Zoo June 27, 11:00
Join us behind the scenes, from the comfort of your own home or office, to virtually meet our sloths! Registration required.
Sloth Virtual Tour
Franklin Park Zoo June 29, 11:00
Join us behind the scenes, from the comfort of your own home or office, to virtually meet our sloths! Registration required.
Sloth Virtual Tour
Stone Zoo June 29, 11:00
Join us behind the scenes, from the comfort of your own home or office, to virtually meet our sloths! Registration required.
Breakfast with the Goats
Franklin Park Zoo March 6, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine (virtually) with us! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Flamingos
Stone Zoo March 13, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine (virtually) with us! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Sloth
Stone Zoo Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Red Pandas
Franklin Park Zoo Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Porcupine
Stone Zoo March 21, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Sloth
Stone Zoo Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Sloth
Stone Zoo Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Kangaroos
Franklin Park Zoo Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Sloth
Stone Zoo Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Hippo
Franklin Park Zoo April 4, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Kangaroos
Franklin Park Zoo Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Reindeer
Stone Zoo April 11, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine (virtually) with us! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Yak
Stone Zoo April 17, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Fennec Fox
Franklin Park Zoo April 18, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine (virtually) with us during your winter break! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Camel
Franklin Park Zoo April 20, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine (virtually) with us during your winter break! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Kangaroos
Franklin Park Zoo Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Sloth
Stone Zoo Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Red Pandas
Franklin Park Zoo Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Sloth
Franklin Park Zoo Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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Zootopia
Franklin Park Zoo June 1, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Zootopia is our annual black-tie gala benefitting Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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Friendsgiving
Stone Zoo November 18 - 22, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Celebrate all things fall at Stone Zoo’s Animal Friendsgiving.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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Friendsgiving
Stone Zoo November 18 - 22, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Celebrate all things fall at Stone Zoo’s Animal Friendsgiving.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Friendsgiving
Stone Zoo November 18 - 22, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Celebrate all things fall at Stone Zoo’s Animal Friendsgiving.
Learn More
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Friendsgiving
Stone Zoo November 18 - 22, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Celebrate all things fall at Stone Zoo’s Animal Friendsgiving.
Learn More
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Friendsgiving
Stone Zoo November 18 - 22, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Celebrate all things fall at Stone Zoo’s Animal Friendsgiving.
Learn More
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Red Panda Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Lemur Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Meet with our care team to learn more about these ring-tailed prosimians, and the Species Survival Plan they're part of.
Location: Tropical Forest Lemur Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Red Panda Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Lemur Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Meet with our care team to learn more about these ring-tailed prosimians, and the Species Survival Plan they're part of.
Location: Tropical Forest Lemur Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Red Panda Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Lemur Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Meet with our care team to learn more about these ring-tailed prosimians, and the Species Survival Plan they're part of.
Location: Tropical Forest Lemur Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Red Panda Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Lemur Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Meet with our care team to learn more about these ring-tailed prosimians, and the Species Survival Plan they're part of.
Location: Tropical Forest Lemur Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Red Panda Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Lemur Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Meet with our care team to learn more about these ring-tailed prosimians, and the Species Survival Plan they're part of.
Location: Tropical Forest Lemur Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Jaguar Education Station
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Celebrate International Jaguar Day and learn more about this majestic big cat and our efforts to protect them.
Location: Treasures of the Sierra Madre
Red Panda Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Lemur Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Meet with our care team to learn more about these ring-tailed prosimians, and the Species Survival Plan they're part of.
Location: Tropical Forest Lemur Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Red Panda Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Lemur Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Meet with our care team to learn more about these ring-tailed prosimians, and the Species Survival Plan they're part of.
Location: Tropical Forest Lemur Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Red Panda Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Lemur Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Meet with our care team to learn more about these ring-tailed prosimians, and the Species Survival Plan they're part of.
Location: Tropical Forest Lemur Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Red Panda Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Lemur Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Meet with our care team to learn more about these ring-tailed prosimians, and the Species Survival Plan they're part of.
Location: Tropical Forest Lemur Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Red Panda Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Lemur Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Meet with our care team to learn more about these ring-tailed prosimians, and the Species Survival Plan they're part of.
Location: Tropical Forest Lemur Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Red Panda Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Lemur Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Meet with our care team to learn more about these ring-tailed prosimians, and the Species Survival Plan they're part of.
Location: Tropical Forest Lemur Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Red Panda Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Lemur Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Meet with our care team to learn more about these ring-tailed prosimians, and the Species Survival Plan they're part of.
Location: Tropical Forest Lemur Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Red Panda Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Lemur Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Meet with our care team to learn more about these ring-tailed prosimians, and the Species Survival Plan they're part of.
Location: Tropical Forest Lemur Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Red Panda Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Lemur Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Meet with our care team to learn more about these ring-tailed prosimians, and the Species Survival Plan they're part of.
Location: Tropical Forest Lemur Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Red Panda Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Lemur Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Meet with our care team to learn more about these ring-tailed prosimians, and the Species Survival Plan they're part of.
Location: Tropical Forest Lemur Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Red Panda Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Lemur Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Meet with our care team to learn more about these ring-tailed prosimians, and the Species Survival Plan they're part of.
Location: Tropical Forest Lemur Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Red Panda Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Lemur Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Meet with our care team to learn more about these ring-tailed prosimians, and the Species Survival Plan they're part of.
Location: Tropical Forest Lemur Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Red Panda Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Lemur Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Meet with our care team to learn more about these ring-tailed prosimians, and the Species Survival Plan they're part of.
Location: Tropical Forest Lemur Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Red Panda Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Lemur Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Meet with our care team to learn more about these ring-tailed prosimians, and the Species Survival Plan they're part of.
Location: Tropical Forest Lemur Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Red Panda Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Lemur Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Meet with our care team to learn more about these ring-tailed prosimians, and the Species Survival Plan they're part of.
Location: Tropical Forest Lemur Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Red Panda Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Lemur Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Meet with our care team to learn more about these ring-tailed prosimians, and the Species Survival Plan they're part of.
Location: Tropical Forest Lemur Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Red Panda Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Lemur Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Meet with our care team to learn more about these ring-tailed prosimians, and the Species Survival Plan they're part of.
Location: Tropical Forest Lemur Exhibit
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Red Panda Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Lemur Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Meet with our care team to learn more about these ring-tailed prosimians, and the Species Survival Plan they're part of.
Location: Tropical Forest Lemur Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Red Panda Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Lemur Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Meet with our care team to learn more about these ring-tailed prosimians, and the Species Survival Plan they're part of.
Location: Tropical Forest Lemur Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Red Panda Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Lemur Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Meet with our care team to learn more about these ring-tailed prosimians, and the Species Survival Plan they're part of.
Location: Tropical Forest Lemur Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Red Panda Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Lemur Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Meet with our care team to learn more about these ring-tailed prosimians, and the Species Survival Plan they're part of.
Location: Tropical Forest Lemur Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Red Panda Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Lemur Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Meet with our care team to learn more about these ring-tailed prosimians, and the Species Survival Plan they're part of.
Location: Tropical Forest Lemur Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Red Panda Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Lemur Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Meet with our care team to learn more about these ring-tailed prosimians, and the Species Survival Plan they're part of.
Location: Tropical Forest Lemur Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
December School Vacation Week
Franklin Park Zoo December 27, 28 & 29, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Join us for seasonal activities and fun that will make your break a December to remember!
Learn More
Red Panda Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Lemur Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Meet with our care team to learn more about these ring-tailed prosimians, and the Species Survival Plan they're part of.
Location: Tropical Forest Lemur Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
December School Vacation Week
Franklin Park Zoo December 27, 28 & 29, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Join us for seasonal activities and fun that will make your break a December to remember!
Learn More
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
December School Vacation Week
Franklin Park Zoo December 27, 28 & 29, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Join us for seasonal activities and fun that will make your break a December to remember!
Learn More
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Red Panda Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Lemur Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Meet with our care team to learn more about these ring-tailed prosimians, and the Species Survival Plan they're part of.
Location: Tropical Forest Lemur Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
Learn More
Red Panda Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Lemur Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Meet with our care team to learn more about these ring-tailed prosimians, and the Species Survival Plan they're part of.
Location: Tropical Forest Lemur Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Zootopia
Franklin Park Zoo June 1, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Zootopia is our annual black-tie gala benefitting Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo.
Learn MorePrograms & Events for November 30, 2023
- Both Zoos
- Franklin Park Zoo
- Stone Zoo
Select a date above to see the events of that day.
