April Vacation at the Zoos

Need to keep the kids busy during April vacation? The folks at Stone Zoo and Franklin Park Zoo wanted me to pass along some fun activities taking place at their zoo...

Bunny Bonanzoo
April 11, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Stone Zoo

Hop on down the bunny trail to Stone Zoo where an Easter celebration awaits! Activities include holiday games, crafts and seed planting. Be sure to visit with our special guest, the Easter Bunny, who will be ready to smile for photographs.

Conservation Week
April 20 – 24, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Stone Zoo

While school is out for April school vacation week, have fun while visiting the Zoos! Each day will offer a variety of engaging and educational activities for kids of all ages, as well as many helpful hints for preserving our planet.

Stone Zoo info

Hours of Operation: Summer Hours (April 1 – September 30)
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Weekdays
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Weekends and major holidays

General Admission: Adults: $9.00
Senior Admission (62+): $8.00
Child Admission (ages 2-12): $6.00
Children under 2: Free
Members: Free

Address: 149 Pond Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
Ph: 781- 438-5100

Website: stonezoo.org

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Conservation Week
April 20 – 24, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Franklin Park Zoo & Stone Zoo

While school is out for April school vacation week, have fun while visiting the Zoo! Each day will offer a variety of engaging and educational activities for kids of all ages, as well as many helpful hints for preserving our planet.

Animal Survivors Spring Break
Come spend four fun-filled days at Franklin Park Zoo during spring break! This year’s theme is Animal Survivors and we’ll explore the relationships between predator and prey, as well as the unique adaptations animals have that help them survive in an “eat or be eaten” world. Topics include habitats, adaptations, predator-prey and extreme survival and are taught through interactive presentations, keeper encounters, behind-the-scenes tours, games, crafts and more!

For more information, call 617-989-3742. Class sizes are limited – advanced registration is required!

Participant Ages: 6 – 10 years old
Location: Franklin Park Zoo
Dates: April 21 – 24 (Tuesday through Friday)
Prices: $150 Members, $175 Non-Members
Time: Drop-off: 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.; Pick-up: 3:00 p.m.

Earth Day
April 26, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Franklin Park Zoo

Come celebrate Earth Day with crafts, activities, animal encounters and environmentally-friendly exhibitors at Franklin Park Zoo! Did you know Zoo New England supports conservation efforts both locally and abroad? Throughout the day, we will celebrate the great diversity in the animal kingdom with all of the incredible animals that call our Zoos home. Discover all the different ways that you can have fun while helping our planet.

Franklin Park Zoo info

Hours of Operation: Summer Hours (April 1 – September 30)
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Weekdays
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Weekends and Major Holidays

General Admission: Adults: $12.00
Senior Admission (62+): $10.00
Child Admission (ages 2-12): $7.00
Children under 2: Free
Members: Free

Address: One Franklin Park Road
Boston, MA 02121
Ph: 617-541-LION

Website: http://www.franklinparkzoo.org/