Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center

Category: Zoo

Address: 293 Sumner Ave, Springfield, MA 01108, USA

Phone: +14137332251

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–4PM

Monday: 10AM–4PM

Tuesday: 10AM–4PM

Wednesday: 10AM–4PM

Thursday: 10AM–4PM

Friday: 10AM–4PM

Saturday: 10AM–4PM

Reviews

Brayan Reyes

Jul 17, 2022

General admission is 10 USD For children &/or senior is less, around 7 USD. Zoo is small, I love the way they describe why is the animal in that zoo, because of some disease, etc.

Cassie Wood-Triplett

Apr 25, 2022

Such a nice little zoo! The animals all looked like they had enough room and there was more variety in the animals than I had expected. The staff were nice, as well. It's little, but well worth the price of admission. I was especially a big fan of the fuzzy donkeys who let me pet their noses and the wallaby.

Andy Russell

Aug 7, 2021

Awesome. 10 stars. We had such fun. My pics aren't doing justice to the zoo. Its well planned out and we saw all the animals except the skunk;-). Then there was the play ground and a nice area to order good food and just relax. Will be going back soon again.

Tiffany Basile

Jul 23, 2021

Such a great zoo! Fun place to bring the kids! Great friendly staff also! Prices were very reasonable! We will keep coming back to this zoo!

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Questions & Answers

Do they have bathrooms

Sheila Desmarais | Sep 9, 2019
Christine Lynch | Sep 9, 2019

Yes

List of animals at the forest park zoo

Mark Thornburg | Sep 9, 2017
Beckett Weinlein | Sep 9, 2018

https://www.forestparkzoo.org/exhibits It's right on the website with pictures! Enjoy

How much do you have to pay per person ?

Gabriella Saez | Sep 8, 2021
Bradley Strittmatter | Sep 8, 2021

Tim is correct, but I'd add that it's $5 a car if you're from out of state.

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Are there penguins at your zoo?

Bettelou Smith | Sep 9, 2019
william medina sr | Sep 9, 2019

The Boston aquarium has a good variety of penguins

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Do they have a snack bar such as hotdogs and burger,s soda or juice.

Linda Swider | Sep 9, 2019
MaryAnne B | Sep 9, 2019

Yes they have a little store in the actual zoo area. There is a little food building just outside the zoo that sells burgers, hot dogs and things of that nature.

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Why do you have to buy tickets on line

Cynthia Langlois | Sep 8, 2020
David Rowe | Sep 8, 2020

Ditto!

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Is the zoo open today ??

Yuli Perez | Sep 9, 2019
Andrew Bellotti | Sep 9, 2019

Yes it is

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Christmas in the park?

jane levesque | Sep 9, 2019
Matthew McHugh | Sep 9, 2019

They have a winter wonderland light show and matching radio channel to tune into

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Does this zoo have monkeys, chimps, and/or bonobos.

Shaboo Ps | Sep 8, 2021
Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center | Sep 8, 2021

The Zoo currently has 3 spider monkeys and 3 ring-tailed lemurs! 🐾

My son has a handicap plate i herd he goes in free and if we go in with him with the vechile is it free for us

Myriam Santos | Sep 8, 2020
Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center | Sep 8, 2020

Hi! Forest Park charges a parking fee to enter the park. Guests with a handicap parking pass are usually not charged. The Zoo does not offer a discount for guests with a handicap parking pass. Please visit The Zoo website for details on purchasing tickets. We hope to see you soon!

What do you think about the price for the Christmas lights openings?

Ana E Cruz nazario | Sep 8, 2020
Annemarie Prokop | Sep 8, 2020

Do you mean Bright Nights?

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When does bright nights open

Denise Sullivan | Sep 8, 2020
Nicole Krafchuk | Sep 8, 2020

Nov 27, 2019

does the zoo still have the polarbear and elephant

Albert Lafleur | Sep 9, 2019
Riley C | Sep 9, 2019

Thankfully, no it does not. Those two animals did not deserve to be kept in such enclosures.

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Did the zoo ever have a kangaroo?

leonard daneault | Sep 9, 2019
Aaron Stachowiak | Sep 9, 2019

The zoo has many of them in their australian outback themed section.

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Is there a picnic lunch area?

Yoely Deutsch | Jul 10, 2022
Jacqueline Dufresne | Jul 10, 2022

Yes

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How much cost

Sonia Torres | Jun 10, 2022
EMisa colon | Jun 10, 2022

Adults 10$ Seniors/military 7$ Children 1 to 12 5$ Under 1 Free! At the entrance for forest park its self is 3.00$ for MA license plate. Out of state is 5.00$. (The zoo is in the park)

Do they have capybaras

I hate dahoodians | Jun 10, 2022
Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center | Jun 10, 2022

The Zoo does not currently have capybaras but did in the past. 🐾

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Do you have any elephant dung I could purchase and have delivered for Christmas?

Wendy O Koopa | Jan 11, 2022
Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center | Jan 11, 2022

The Zoo in Forest Park does not house elephants. 🐾

Do you have to bring lunch or do they sell food!

sally smith | Sep 8, 2021
Cossie Maxwell | Sep 8, 2021

They sell food.

Do you have cabybaras?

125! | Sep 8, 2021
Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center | Sep 8, 2021

The Zoo does not have capybaras in our collection any longer. Please visit our website to view all of the animals under our care. 🐾

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Do we need to biy ticket online or just buy when we get there

Pháp Thầy | Sep 8, 2021
Aaron Johnson | Sep 8, 2021

You can do both

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What are the hours on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays

Carole Handler | Sep 8, 2021
Mike Daly | Sep 8, 2021

10am to 4 pm

Is the zoo open?

My Name | Sep 8, 2020
Jennifer | Sep 8, 2020

Yes it's open but tickets need to be purchased ahead of time online at the zoo's website

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Are the sprinklers open

Ricky Rivera | Sep 8, 2020
Yeira Martinez | Sep 8, 2020

Yes

The schedule? At what time do you open & close, and what days are open?

Melitza Lebron | Sep 8, 2020
Jamie O'Brien | Sep 8, 2020

I just looked at their website. They said they are closed right now. They open March 28th and 29th. They will be open from 10am-3pm.

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Do they accept a discount w ebt cards?

Julia Aiken | Sep 8, 2020
Robert Evanila | Sep 8, 2020

Of that, I am unaware.

Are you open Sunday November 10th? 2019

Savanna Clark | Sep 8, 2020
Ryan Blank | Sep 8, 2020

Fall Hours will begin September 13, 2019.  The Zoo will be open Fridays - Mondays.  10 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting The Zoo will be closed Tuesdays - Thursdays.  *Last Ticket is Sold 30 Minutes Prior to Closing* The Zoo is open on the following holidays: Easter Mother's Day Memorial Day Father's Day Fourth of July  Labor Day Columbus Day Halloween

How can I enter the zoo? The main entrance is closed and I don't know where to enter. Could you give me the address

Sheira Evans | Sep 9, 2019
Aaron Stachowiak | Sep 9, 2019

You have to drive into forest park and then follow signs to the zoo. Then there is parking right near the zoo entrance. The website has this info too

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How much cost

Aly Pabon | Sep 9, 2019
Logan Godbout | Sep 9, 2019

$10 for adults, $5 for Kids 1 to 12, $7 for seniors ages 62 and up oh, children under 1 are free

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Are their covered areas for about 20 family members to eat lunch

Sheila Desmarais | Sep 9, 2019
Reynman Nogeurra | Sep 9, 2019

Grat place for Biirthdays

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Where is the parking lot at the zoo?

Alvin You | Sep 9, 2019
Robin Graves | Sep 9, 2019

It's near the playground, snack bar and outdoor bowling area.

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How much does it cost

Suliman Alsanawi | Sep 9, 2019
Christina Cavanaugh | Sep 9, 2019

$10 an adult $5 per kid 1-12, and $3/$5 to get in park

Do you have packages with motels?

Laura Ertz | Sep 9, 2019
Colin Smith | Sep 9, 2019

No I don't think they do that.

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How much is the entrance

Vanessa Matos | Sep 9, 2019
Quivy | Sep 9, 2019

$10 adults $7 seniors/military $5 kids 1-12 kids under 1 free

Can you feed the animals there?

Ariana Vega | Sep 9, 2018
Doug Clark | Sep 9, 2018

Yes. You can buy cracked corn in an ice cream cone to feed the animals. Be careful, the camels will eat the whole cone in one swipe!

Is the zoo open today

Elloco Boy | Sep 9, 2018
krystal chesbro | Sep 9, 2018

I'd call before heading over to make sure they're open

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How much for adults and children

Marcia Sweeney | Sep 9, 2018
krystal chesbro | Sep 9, 2018

I think you can find the price on their website.

How much is for parking out of state?

Lizzy Pino | Sep 9, 2018
Brittany Muscato | Sep 9, 2018

The charge for parking per vehicle per day is $3.00 for Massachusetts plates and $5.00 for out of state plates handicap placards and plates are of no charge regardless of state.

What is the price per person

angela walker | Sep 9, 2018
Brittany Muscato | Sep 9, 2018

Adults: $10.00 Seniors(62+): $7.00 Children(12 & under): $5.00 Children under 1: Free

What is the admission price

angela walker | Sep 9, 2018
Tim | Sep 9, 2018

Zoo Admission Adults: $10 Children: (12 and under) $5 Seniors: (62+) $7 Under 1: free Plus admission to the park itself.

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