In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, enjoy free admission at Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo on Monday, January 16, 2023. 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

• 10:30 am: Red panda keeper chat
• 11:00 am: Bird's World keeper chat
• 11:00 am: Big Joe the Storyteller, Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
• 11:30 am: Camel keeper chat
• 12:00 pm: Big Joe The Storyteller, Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
• 1:00 pm: Mystery Animal Encounter, Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
• 2:00 pm: Gorilla keeper chat

Stone Zoo Event Schedule

• 10:30 am: Bear keeper chat
• 11:00 am: Mystery Animal Encounter, Animal Discovery Center
• 12:00 pm: Snow leopard keeper chat
• 1:00 pm: Otter keeper chat
• 1:30 pm: Barn Owl keeper chat

Please note: Last admission is at 3:00 pm