ive been going to these 2 local zoos since i was a child and love both zoos...................i dont mind paying more money to support these wonderful zoos as i would hate to lose them... More

ive been going to these 2 local zoos since i was a child and love both zoos...................i dont mind paying more money to support these wonderful zoos as i would hate to lose them ....................and the animals are wonderful to view................please support these 2 great zoos so they can keep these zoos open for future generations to enjoy..............................anyone writing a bad review should be totally ignored..........these 2 wonderful zoos deserve alot of praise as they fight to stay open..................visit them often and support them............they need our support for sure..................also anywhere we go now we have to use our common sense...................do not leave any valuables in vehicles period and roll up windows and lock your vehicles at all times.............leave valuables in a safe at home where they belong!!!!!!!!!! you have no one to blame for your total lack of common sense..................keep safe and dont invite criminals to our neighborhoods!!!!!!!!!!!!! call the police when you see something out of the ordinary to keep our neighborhoods safe and the crooks away!!!!!!!!!!!! Pros: local zoos that need our support
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Hello! My sons an I went to a trip over to the franklyn zoo this summer in September 7,2008 we had a great time,they have beutifull animals an well taking care off them. I recomended to any one to... More

Hello! My sons an I went to a trip over to the franklyn zoo this summer in September 7,2008 we had a great time,they have beutifull animals an well taking care off them. I recomended to any one to go an have a great time with their family.. To all the staff of the zoo i want to thank you for such a great experrience. Have a Great year.
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My recent trip to the zoo was so dissappointing that I thought I should write in and let people know not to waste their time. The animals, when you can see them (most are hiding) look lethargic and... More

My recent trip to the zoo was so dissappointing that I thought I should write in and let people know not to waste their time. The animals, when you can see them (most are hiding) look lethargic and sick, more pitiful than anything. The lion looked borderline dead. The two indoor exhibits smelled so bad of urine that I had to turn around and exit immediately. The admission is fairly priced, but I'd rather pay more and have better conditions and more animals. I may check out stone zoo, and hopefully have a better experience. Pros: low admission Cons: poor conditions, animals are more sad than entertaining
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The zoo itself is less than impressive. The animals look sad and pathetic. The zoo advertises free parking, but what they fail to tell you is, the fact that the neighborhood has the highest crime... More

The zoo itself is less than impressive. The animals look sad and pathetic. The zoo advertises free parking, but what they fail to tell you is, the fact that the neighborhood has the highest crime rate in Boston (google for crimes Dorchester). I was visiting the zoo on 09/07 with my 2 year old son and on the way back noticed that the passenger side window on my car has been smashed and goods worth $1000 taken. It was a bright sunny day today and the car which was parked in the zoo parking lot, appeared to have been broken into between 11:30am and 1:30pm. On inquiring with Mattapan police I was told that the neighborhood has one of the highest crime rate in the city. I was also told that typically around 40 breakins happen on weekends and holidays such as today. And yet there is no warning signs or adequate security in the parking lot to protect innocent tourists men, women and kids who visit the zoo. -----Questions and comments for zoo authorities---------------------- 1. Are the guys managing the zoo aware of this problem ? 2. What measures are you taking to prevent such issues from happening ? 3. Zoo website mentions about free parking. If you are located in a high crime neighborhood, is'nt it fair to let tourists know (by putting signs etc). 4. If that cannot be done, how about a paid parking scheme where revenue generated could be used to pay for security guards who patrol the area ? I am disgusted by the lack of concern for security by this organization. If you cannot provide adequate security, at least warn the public so that they can take measures to be safe. Pros: None Cons: Security, pathetic state of animals
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This is a very good zoo. We love going there and spending the day. You can easily spend a couple of hours just looking at all animals. The kids and parents all had a great tjme. It was very... More

This is a very good zoo. We love going there and spending the day. You can easily spend a couple of hours just looking at all animals. The kids and parents all had a great tjme. It was very memorable experience. It was big. The staff was awesome and so helpful. They explained alot regarding the animals.
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How could you not find fun at a zoo. This zoo is located in Dorchester MA. For the part of the city it is located the zoo is kept in good condition. There were so many animals to choose from. It... More

How could you not find fun at a zoo. This zoo is located in Dorchester MA. For the part of the city it is located the zoo is kept in good condition. There were so many animals to choose from. It took us hours to go through the whole zoo. There were flamingos, sheeps, goats and other animals. Lots to touch including the sheep and goats. Oh what a day the kids had.
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The Franklin Park zoo has to be one of my favorite zoos to visit. There is plenty to see here to keep you busy for hours including lions, birds, zebras and more. The zoo is rather large but the... More

The Franklin Park zoo has to be one of my favorite zoos to visit. There is plenty to see here to keep you busy for hours including lions, birds, zebras and more. The zoo is rather large but the scenery within the the zoo is wonderful as it is very well kept. Admission is pretty reasonable as well which is always a plus. When you are done checking out the animals, there is also a very nice playground for the kids to enjoy as well as an area to buy food and drinks. Although not in the best area of town, once you enter the zoo you almost seem to forget where you are.
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I am big fan of animals, and they certainly represent most of them at Franklin Park Zoo. The zoo itself is a nice place to walk around. I really like the setup of this particular zoo, and it is very... More

I am big fan of animals, and they certainly represent most of them at Franklin Park Zoo. The zoo itself is a nice place to walk around. I really like the setup of this particular zoo, and it is very well kept. I've been to many zoos in the area, and Franklin Park is definitely my favorite. I think the best thing is that it is right outside the city and so easy to get to so you can go any time!
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I wasn't too impressed with this zoo which was a real disappointment b/c I was really looking forward to taking my son for the first time. We went on a nice day in August, but there didn't seem to... More

I wasn't too impressed with this zoo which was a real disappointment b/c I was really looking forward to taking my son for the first time. We went on a nice day in August, but there didn't seem to be any animals out. Most were hiding or not there at all! The petting zoo and butterfly house were alot of fun but I don't think I'd visit again. I've heard the Stone Zoo (the partner to Franklin Park) is more impressive, so perhaps that's worth a drive!
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Now this is a zoo! I saw animals here that I had never even heard of before! I like the fact that some of the animals like the lions, for instance, have a large fenced off area in which to roam.... More

Now this is a zoo! I saw animals here that I had never even heard of before! I like the fact that some of the animals like the lions, for instance, have a large fenced off area in which to roam. This is a big place, takes a while to see everything. I found it to be very clean and well kept. I know in the past its had its reputation for being in a bad part of Dorchester. I had no problem at all. They have nice food area and tables to sit at. This is worth a little ride from home to visit at! They have petting zoo for the tiny tots......which I didnt actually go into as we didnt have very young children with us.....but it looked nice!
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