

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Opening Day at The Zoo in Forest Park
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Help us kick off the 2026 season at Opening Day on Saturday, March 28 from 10-4. 

Meet and learn about our animal ambassadors through up-close encounters and keeper demonstrations throughout the day, visit with our reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates in the Education Center, and participate in interactive activities with community partners. A schedule of activities will be available soon, but for now - mark your calendars! 

Interested in attending for free? Explore our membership options at www.forestparkzoo.org/membership. 

*Opening weekend is weather dependent. Admission purchased at Zoo gate upon arrival. Last admission is sold at 3:30. Parking is a separate fee and charged by the city (cash only).*
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/opening-day-at-the-zoo-in-forest-park/200029731095111
- **Event Categories**: calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1199

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029731095111?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=springfield-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Springfield
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 293 Sumner Ave., Springfield, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01108
- **lat**: 42.08464
- **long**: -72.56522
- **full address**: 293 Sumner Ave., Springfield, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01108

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: ZOO in Forest Park and Education Center (https://allevents.in/org/zoo-in-forest-park-and-education-center/3024082)

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 293 Sumner Ave., Springfield, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01108
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** ZOO in Forest Park and Education Center
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** calendar
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Opening Day at The Zoo in Forest Park ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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