Plan Your Visit

The Zoo in Forest Park

& Education Center

Springfield, MA

293 Sumner Ave.
Parking & Directions

The Zoo's last weekday open is Friday, September 13.

The Zoo will be open weekends-only starting Saturday, September 14.

Hours

Weather Permitting
Mon - Sun
-

ADMISSIONS

Adults: $13.00

Seniors (Age 62+): $9.00

Children (Ages 1 to 12): $7.00


Know Before You Go

  • Ticket Booth: The Zoo's ticket booth accepts cash, credit, debit, ApplePay, Google Pay and Cash App.

  • Gift Shop: Our outdoor gift shop does not accept cash at this time, but can accept credit/debit, ApplePay, Google Pay and Cash App.

  • Last Admission: Last admission is always sold at 3:30 p.m.


  • Directions: Use GPS address 293 Sumner Ave. Inputting any other address into your GPS may lead to a locked gate.


  • Parking: Parking is managed by the City of Springfield and not included in admission. Parking is $3/in-state and $5/out-of-state plate, cash only.

The Zoo is open on the following holidays:

  • Easter
  • Mother's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Father's Day
  • Juneteenth


  • Juneteenth
  • Fourth of July
  • Labor Day
  • Indigenous Peoples' Day


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