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Looking for a Tropical Getaway that won’t break the bank, and that you can bring the kids along on? Look no further than your Massachusetts back yard: check out Franklin Park Zoo at One Franklin Park Road, Dorchester, MA 02121.
Go Ape during School Vacation Week!
February 21 – 26, 2011
Franklin Park ZooSet off on a tropical excursion during February school vacation week and bring your family to Franklin Park Zoo for an ape-themed getaway! Learn about these incredible animals by visiting the gorilla troop inside the Tropical Forest. Children of all ages will have the opportunity to learn more about these incredible creatures through a variety of educational ape-related activities.
To celebrate the birth of the newest member of the gorilla troop, a female born Nov. 3, 2010, guests are invited to help name her. Visitors to Franklin Park Zoo may submit name entries for the baby gorilla at a submission box set up inside the Tropical Forest. Name submissions will be accepted through February 25. The winning name will be selected by the gorillas on February 26 at 10:30 a.m. inside the Tropical Forest.
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