The Zoo in Forest Park & Education Center

As of June 15, advanced tickets are recommended but no longer required to visit. Click here to purchase tickets.

Updated Procedures

As of June 15, The Zoo in Forest Park updated its operating procedures to stay consistent with state regulations and CDC guidelines.
Exhibit Sponsorships Available for 2021

Exhibit sponsorships are now available for the 2021 season. Exhibit sponsorships are valid for one year and include signage and social media recognition. Click here to see which exhibits are available to sponsor.
Virtual Zoo on the Go Education Programs

We Bring The Zoo to YOU via Zoom or Google Classroom!

Please reach out to the Education Department here for more information.
Donations

Do you have fresh produce or meat at home that you would like to donate?

Check out our wish list of produce and meat here.

If you have something to donate, please reach out to Gabry via email at gabry@forestparkzoo.com or via phone at 413-733-2251, ext. 304.
Adopt an Animal

Adopt a Zoo animal for the animal lover in your life! You can sponsor one (or more!) of over 200 animals that call The Zoo in Forest Park their home. Each sponsorship package will include a welcome letter with your selected animal’s personal story, including the details of how they came to be at The Zoo, and two one-day passes for the 2020 season. Once a year, the Zoo will send out updates on the animal you have chosen to sponsor.

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Pre-purchased, timed tickets are recommended for ease of entry but no longer required to visit The Zoo.

Hours

Open Daily: 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

Say Cheese

Ask Cheese a question about the zoo, animal life and more!

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Zoo News

Zoo on the Go Program Brings Animals to Adams

July, 6th 2021

The Zoo in Forest Park's Zoo on the Go program brings animal ambassadors to groups all over Western Mass and Connecticut. Zoo Educators teach the groups about native species, conservation efforts, the importance of responsible pet ownership, adaptations and more.

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Local Legislators Announce $125k in Pandemic Relief for The Zoo in Forest Park

May, 4th 2021

Monday, May 3 The Zoo in Forest Park welcomed local legislators, including Sen. Eric Lesser, Rep. Carlos Gonzalez, Rep. Bud Williams, Sen. Adam Gomez and Springfield City Councilor Malo Brown as they announced $125,000 in pandemic relief funding for The Zoo. Due to the pandemic,…

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Environmental Science major provides a hands-on experience for Springfield College students

February, 4th 2021

The Zoo's internship program is just one of many that provide Environmental Science majors at Springfield College with real-world, hands-on experience in the field they are studying.

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