Franklin Park Zoo

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This zoo, spread over 72 acres, opened in 1913, and was originally planned to have only native animals as per Olmstead's wishes. However, the plans diverted from the original intent and the zoo included exotic animals as well. Currently the zoo houses over 220 species of animals.

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The zoo is located in the northeast portion of Franklin Park, Boston's largest park and the last component of the city's famed Emerald Necklace

According to plans by Arthur A. Shurtleff, the new zoo represented a major departure from Olmsted's original plans, and included more exotic animals

The zoo contains more than 220 species of animals, including the Bengal Tiger

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The zoo was opened to the public in 1912, and managed by the City of Boston until 1958

Olmsted's plan was to be a naturalistic area for native animals, rather than a traditional zoo

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