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The Zoo is currently open Friday through Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Zoo is Open for Fall!
Monday: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Tuesday: closed to closed
Wednesday: closed to closed
Thursday: closed to closed
Friday: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Weekends: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Weather Permitting
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.
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ZOO in Forest Park and Education Center
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If you live in Connecticut, don’t miss your chance to visit the zoo today for HALF PRICE! It’s a gorgeous day. Why not skip the Big E traffic and spend some time outdoors with your furry friends at The Zoo in Forest Park. We are open from 10 am to 4 pm.
ZOO in Forest Park and Education Center
Look out folks! Town days are coming to The Zoo! Here's the schedule for this weekend!
Bring an ID or proof of residence to our ticket booth and get half priced admission to The Zoo!
See you this weekend!
It's officially Westfield Day! All Westfield residents receive half-price admission to The Zoo today. Just bring your ID and save some money! We will host Connecticut Day tomorrow (Saturday), Springfield/West Springfield Day on Sunday, and Chicopee Day on Monday. Don't miss the o…
ZOO in Forest Park and Education Center
Look out folks! Town days are coming to The Zoo! Here's the schedule for this weekend!
Bring an ID or proof of residence to our ticket booth and get half priced admission to The Zoo!
See you this weekend!