WHAT: This fall, under the light of the autumn moon, the gates will open, and guests will have the opportunity to discover a secret corner of Franklin Park Zoo that is home to a mysterious, mystical world. The Midnight Zoo is a brand new Halloween experience that surrounds visitors with never-before-seen creatures from the farthest realms of the imagination. Wind your way through the darkness as the woods around you come alive in this 360-degree immersive experience. Elaborate costumes, masterful design, and moonlit surprises await you in this wild, haunted habitat featuring over 20 fantastical creatures ranging in size from tiny to over 8 feet tall. These amazing creatures are unique to this event and cannot be found anywhere else!
The Midnight Zoo is a live and interactive experience, leading guests on a journey along a mysterious moonlit trail. This event is recommended for ages six and up. Bring the family for a night of spooky fun and experience the Zoo as you never have before!
The Midnight Zoo is presented in partnership with Puppet Showplace Theater.
Please note: this event takes place after regular Zoo hours. With the exception of the Midnight Zoo trail, other exhibits and attractions will not be open.
WHEN: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from September 30 – October 30, 2016
6:00 – 10:00 p.m.*
Gates will open at 6:00 p.m., with performances beginning at 6:30
TICKETS: General admission tickets range from $10 to $15. Group rates are available for parties of 10 or more. For pricing details and more information, please visit www.zoonewengland.org/midnightzoo
WHERE: Franklin Park Zoo, One Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121
FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION: 617-541-LION or visit www.zoonewengland.org/midnightzoo
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Zoo New England manages Franklin Park Zoo in Boston and Stone Zoo in Stoneham. Both are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Zoo New England's mission is to inspire people to protect and sustain the natural world for future generations by creating fun and engaging experiences that integrate wildlife and conservation programs, research, and education.
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About Puppet Showplace Theater
Puppet Showplace Theater is dedicated to presenting outstanding professional puppetry to diverse audiences through performances, workshops, and community outreach activities. Since 1974 the theater has been a center for puppetry arts in New England, welcoming over 20,000 patrons each year to its Brookline Village location and reaching thousands more through touring performances and artistic collaborations. www.puppetshowplace.org
