Posted in Massachusetts
March 07, 2019
This Indoor Tropical Forest In Massachusetts Is Filled With Waterfalls And Exotic Animals
When most people think of Massachusetts, they definitely don’t think “tropical paradise.” But that’s exactly what’s hiding inside this little zoo in Boston. Here’s how you can explore the rainforest without ever leaving the state.
Franklin Park Zoo is home to a myriad of animals great and small. They have everything from lions to giraffes roaming the grounds of the zoo, but one of their coolest exhibits is actually tucked away inside.
Franklin Park Zoo is home to a myriad of animals great and small. They have everything from lions to giraffes roaming the grounds of the zoo, but one of their coolest exhibits is actually tucked away inside.
Tropical surprises abound in this lush exhibit. You’ll meet ring-tailed lemurs, Baird’s tapirs, pygmy hippos, ocelots, and even western lowland gorillas. You can observe these animals up close at five glass viewing stations that make you feel as if you’re one of the herd. As you wander through the area, you’ll hear the sound of animals moving against the leaves and feel the humidity of the jungle on your skin.
Visitors to the zoo can access the Tropical Forest exhibit as part of regular admission to the view. Tickets to the zoo cost $17 per adult and $12 per child under 12. Kids under two are free and seniors and are eligible for reduced admission. If you buy your tickets online you’ll save up to 15 percent or more off gate prices.
You can find the Franklin Park Zoo at 1 Franklin Park Rd., Boston, Mass. Click here to learn more about visiting the Tropical Rainforest exhibit. If you love animals, don’t miss this amazing alpaca farm in Massachusetts.
