Franklin Park Zoo, Central Massachusetts Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from Worcester, take I-90 E (Massachusetts Turnpike) towards Boston. After about 40 miles, merge onto I-495 S toward Cape Cod. Then, take exit 29A to merge onto I-95 N toward Dedham. Continue on I-95 N and take exit 19 for I-93 N toward Boston. Stay on I-93 N for about 5 miles, and then take exit 18 for South Station. Follow the signs for Franklin Park Zoo, which is located at 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121. Use GPS or a map app for real-time directions as you approach the zoo.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Franklin Park Zoo by public transportation, start at Worcester Union Station. Take the MBTA Commuter Rail (Framingham Line) towards Boston. Get off at South Station. From South Station, transfer to the Orange Line subway (Haymarket direction) and get off at the Forest Hills Station. Upon exiting the station, take the #16 bus towards 'Forest Hills' and get off at the Franklin Park Zoo stop. The zoo entrance is just a short walk from the bus stop.

• Car

  If you're coming from Springfield, take I-91 N for about 30 miles and merge onto I-90 E (Massachusetts Turnpike) toward Boston. Continue on I-90 E for approximately 60 miles, then take exit 18 for I-93 N toward Boston. Continue on I-93 N and take exit 18 for South Station. Follow the signs for Franklin Park Zoo at 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121. Consider using a GPS or mapping application for real-time navigation.

• Public Transportation

  From Springfield, board the Amtrak train at Springfield Station heading toward Boston. Get off at Boston’s South Station. From South Station, switch to the Orange Line subway and head toward Haymarket. Get off at Forest Hills Station. Catch the #16 bus towards 'Forest Hills' and exit at the Franklin Park Zoo stop. The zoo entrance will be just a short walk away.