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Sep 27 - Nov 1

One Franklin Park Road
Boston, MA 02121
617-541-5466
https://www.zoonewengland.org/engage/boston-lights/

PRICE: The experience is open nightly through Labor Day (Sept. 7), and Thursday–Sunday after Labor Day through November 1. Ticket prices: Non-Members $19.95 | Members: $17.95

PHONE: 617-541-5466

TIME: 06:00 pm - 10:30 pm

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This summer, visitors to Franklin Park Zoo can enjoy a memorable evening experience with hundreds of luminous, beautifully crafted large-scale lanterns. When Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience, presented by National Grid, debuts on August 21, it will be the first of its kind in New England.

 

Spanning the 72 acres of Franklin Park Zoo, Boston Lights impresses visitors of all ages with more than 50 large-scale displays comprised of hundreds of colorful lanterns. Featuring stunning, dramatic entrance arches, a walk-through 66-foot-long shark tunnel, a 26-foot-tall giant panda, a 197-foot-long dragon, whimsical ocean scenes, vibrant flowers, traditional Asian lantern scenes and much more, the whole experience is sure to dazzle and delight.

 

Boston Lights also shines a light on the importance of conserving the incredible biodiversity on our planet. From snow leopards to Panamanian golden frogs to the local Blanding’s turtles, each species plays a role in healthy ecosystems. Visitors to Boston Lights have the opportunity to learn more about our commitment to conservation and ways that they can participate in wildlife and habitat preservation. All of the lanterns are illuminated with energy-saving LED lights.

 

The same health and safety measures in place for a daytime visit to the zoo are also in place for Boston Lights. These measures include advance online and timed ticketing for a designated day and time, guest capacity limits, one-way paths to control guest flow, clearly designated 6-foot distance markers, enhanced cleaning protocols and more hand sanitizer stations throughout the zoo. In accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, visitors (over age 2) to the zoo are required to wear face coverings.

 

Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience at Franklin Park Zoo opens on August 21 and will be open nightly through Labor Day (Sept. 7), and Thursday–Sunday after Labor Day through November 1. The hours are 6–10:30 p.m. For the full schedule as well as ticket prices, visit www.zoonewengland.org.

 

Zoo New England has partnered with Tianyu Arts and Culture to bring this experience to Franklin Park Zoo.

 


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