Looking to get outside and explore during April school vacation week? Spend a memorable day with family and friends exploring Franklin Park Zoo. Celebrate spring as we learn about the importance of pollinators and how their work helps the springtime flowers bloom. Throughout the week, there will be zookeeper chats, animal encounters, and more.

Wednesday, April 17: Join us for our annual Earth Day celebration! Talk with exhibitors from local conservation organizations, and learn what you can do to help care for our planet. 

Aussie Aviary Opens for the Season

Aussie Aviary will open for the season during April school vacation week (weather permitting). Stroll among hundreds of brightly colored budgies in this engaging, interactive space. Purchase a seedstick and the birds may land right on it! During April school vacation week, Aussie Aviary will be open 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., weather permitting. After April school vacation week, the exhibit will be open weekends, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., weather permitting. Regular hours begin Memorial Day weekend when Aussie Aviary is open 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. weekdays, and 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. weekends.