Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience at Franklin Park Zoo
Venue: | Franklin Park Zoo - Zoo New England |
Dates: | Friday, July 22, 2022 - Sunday, September 25, 2022 |
Hours: | Hours Vary see below |
Ages: | Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
Cost: | $$ see below |
Category: | Special Events |

Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Discover luminous scenes from the rainforest, whimsical ocean displays with creatures of the deep, glowing corridors of lotus and bamboo, traditional Asian lanterns and a stunning 66-foot-long rose corridor.
New this year is a colossal 82-foot-long octopus tunnel with blinking eyes and color-changing tentacles, sure to dazzle and delight guests of all ages!
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here: https://www.zoonewengland.org/engage/boston-lights/
Luminous animal and ocean scenes, traditional Asian lantern displays, a stunning 164-foot-long phoenix, and more will light up the night sky, dazzling guests of all ages!
Spanning the 72 acres of Franklin Park Zoo, Boston Lights will impress 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 will also shine 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 will 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 light.
If animals are your thing, you can find more zoos near Boston in our handy guide. There are also a good number of Petting Zoos near Boston that allow for close-up interaction with all sorts of animals.
For more Boston events, visit our events calendar to find fun things to do in Boston all year round.
Find more pumpkin festivals and jack-o-lantern displays near you in our helpful guide to fall family fun.
HOURS | ↑ top |
Timed tickets from 6:00 - 10:30 p.m
July 22 - October 10, Nightly
COST | ↑ top |
Purchase Tickets Non-Member: $21.95 | Member: $19.95 Four-Pack Non-Member: $72.95 | Four-Pack Member: $62.95 Children under 2 are free
WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.zoonewengland.org/engage/boston-lights/
LOCATION | ↑ top |
One Franklin Park Road, Dorchester, MA map
Phone: 617-541-5466
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