Hours
The Zoo is now CLOSED for the season.
We will reopen Spring 2019.
Open Daily: closed to closed
Weekends: closed to closed
Admissions
Adults: $10.00
Seniors (Age 62+): $7.00
Children (Ages 1 to 12): $5.00
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Zoo News
Sep
17
Macaw Mondays
September, 17th 2018
The Zoo in Forest Park has partnered with The American Red Cross to save the lives of humans and improve the lives of the animals we love.
Sep
14
Day of Caring
September, 14th 2018
On September 14, employees from Baystate Health, Health New England and the Men’s Wearhouse of Chicopee came out to The Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center for United Way of Pioneer Valley’s Day of Caring.
Jul
27
Brew at The Zoo
July, 27th 2018
On July 26, The Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center held its second annual Brew at The Zoo. Eight local Breweries served up beers through the night while food trucks from the area sold meals to the 358 guests that attended the event.
Jul
11
New at The Zoo - Servals
July, 11th 2018
On July 11, The Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center welcomed its two newest residents, Servals, that were generously donated by Paul Picknelly of the Sheraton Springfield and Starbucks at Monarch Place and the Springfield Thunderbirds.
May
25
New Springfield Starbucks Pledges Proceeds Toward African Cat Exhibit
May, 25th 2018
The soon-to-open Starbucks location of Monarch Place will donate proceeds of first week's business to The Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center, helping to fund purchase of African cat exhibit.
From Facebook
Looking for a unique gift this holiday season? Take advantage of early bird discounts on 2019 season memberships to The Zoo. Visit https://www.forestparkzoo.org/support-us/membership for details.
Last week, The Zoo lost one of its long-time volunteers, Bob Rundquist, who passed away suddenly at the age of 72. Everywhere we look, we see Bob. The countless hours he spent here, working for the animals he loved, was a gift that can never be repaid. We are so grateful to him a…
View Robert Rundquist's Obituary on gazettenet.com and share memories
Robert "Bob" Rundquist, devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away at home in early November, 2018. He will be remembered for his love of fa
If you’re going to the Springfield Thunderbirds game today, be sure to say hello to a few of the animals from The Zoo. We’re behind Section 2 and will be here until the end of the first intermission.
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