Franklin Park Zoo is free 1st & 2nd Sunday monthly — for Students living in Boston enrolled in Boston Pre-K or grades K-12, plus two family members. There is no free day for the general public. The one true free program is Boston Family Days: every student living in Boston enrolled in grades Pre-K-12 gets free admission with two family members on the first and second Sunday of each month through December 2026. Everyone else pays dynamic, date-based pricing — and MA EBT/WIC cardholders pay $7 per person for up to four. Not required for entry, but booking online in advance usually means the lowest price Verified on Franklin Park Zoo's own page, last checked 2026-09-14.
| Free day | 1st & 2nd Sunday monthly |
|---|---|
| Who qualifies | Students living in Boston enrolled in Boston Pre-K or grades K-12, plus two family members |
| Reservation | Not required for entry, but booking online in advance usually means the lowest price |
| What's included | General daytime zoo admission |
| Regular adult price | Dynamic date-based pricing — gate prices highest |
| Source | zoonewengland.org · checked 2026-09-14 |
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There is no free day for the general public. The one true free program is Boston Family Days: every student living in Boston enrolled in grades Pre-K-12 gets free admission with two family members on the first and second Sunday of each month through December 2026. Everyone else pays dynamic, date-based pricing — and MA EBT/WIC cardholders pay $7 per person for up to four.
Not required for entry, but booking online in advance usually means the lowest price
The free days are for Students living in Boston enrolled in Boston Pre-K or grades K-12, plus two family members — typically with ID or proof of residency. Visitors pay regular admission (Dynamic date-based pricing — gate prices highest).
General daytime zoo admission
Dynamic date-based pricing — gate prices highest. That's what a well-timed visit saves you.