G4G Boston + Franklin Park Zoo | July 26, 2024

If you play hooky from work to attend this event, we TOTALLY get it—Your secret is safe with us! Join us for a brand new project with the Franklin Park Zoo on Friday, July 26, from 10am to 12pm.

This is an outdoor project with the Zoo’s horticulture and facilities departments which can include tasks such as painting, grounds maintenance and park beautification. Gloves and tools are provided—we recommend wearing comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty in. Bring items like a reusable water bottle, hat, sunscreen, and any other items you need to work outdoors comfortably. (Reschedule will happen in case of inclement weather—be sure to check email the week of!)

Zoo staff will meet us at the main Zebra entrance at 10:00am.

Arriving by Car:

• Parking is free on-site and the zoo is fully accessible. (Please note: If using GPS to navigate, it often leads groups to the zoo’s secondary Giraffe entrance).
• Handicap parking and limited general parking is available in the lot on Franklin Park Drive
• Zebra “Overflow” parking is available on Circuit Drive.
  

Arriving by MBTA (3 options):

1. Take the Orange Line or Commuter Rail to Ruggles Station, then take the Route 22, 28, 29, or 45 bus to Franklin Park Zoo. Routes 22 and 28 are “Key Bus Routes” and are every 20 minutes or better, seven days per week, during service hours.
2. Take the Orange Line or Commuter Rail to Forest Hills Station, then take the Route 16 bus to Franklin Park Zoo.
3.  Take the Red Line to Andrew station, then take the Route 16 bus to Franklin Park Zoo.

The best news is after all of that hard work, volunteers are welcome to explore the zoo free of charge after their volunteer shift—Get ready to have a WILD amount of fun!

For more information and FAQs, please visit the Franklin Park Zoo‘s website.

G4G Project Coordinator: Chelsea