Franklin Park Zoo

Kitombe, a gorilla who’s lived at Boston’s Franklin Park Zoo for more than 25 years, died on Thursday, the zoo announced.

There’s a lot more than just incredibly cool animals at the Franklin Park Zoo right now — there’s the immersive experience of Boston Lights, a dazzling light show you can visit through early November.

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A pair of endangered wild dogs has joined the pack at Franklin Park Zoo, the first time the species has been at the Boston institution in eight years. African painted dogs Madikwe and Moremi, 6-year-old sisters, are on display at the zoo in the former hyena habitat, the zoo said Friday. “These animals are incredible ambassadors for their species, and…

Kamaia, a 14-year-old lion at Boston’s Franklin Park Zoo, was humanely euthanized on Saturday following a decline in health, Zoo New England announced on Sunday. According to Zoo New England, Kamaia had battled several health issues, including pneumonia, as well as chronic health issues. Kamaia underwent successful surgery and blood transfusion from his brother Dinari back in June. An...

Boston police arrested a man Sunday in connection to a fatal shooting in the city’s Dorchester neighborhood. 21-year-old Mikai Thomson, of Dorchester, is accused of fatally shooting a 22-year-old man late Saturday night on Old Road and Michigan Avenue. Police responded to the reported gunfire near the Franklin Park Zoo around 11:41 p.m. When officers arrived, they found the...

The 4th annual Boston Lights Experience is now open at the Franklin Park Zoo. Presented by National Grid, the event features various themes of custom-made lanterns, including dragons, jellyfish, crystals, and so much more that make the experience a perfect family-friendly outing.

There’s a new baby in Boston and he’s a big one. The Franklin Park Zoo in Boston announced the birth of a Masai giraffe calf on Wednesday. The male calf made his grand entrance into the world on July 14, standing tall at an impressive 6 feet and weighing 184 pounds.  The calf wasted no time after being born and…