Friends of Capron Park Zoo was founded in 1983 as a nonprofit organization to serve as the fundraising arm of Capron Park Zoo. Since inception, through the tireless efforts of an all-volunteer working Board and the generosity of the community, FPCZ has funded over $750,000 in a range of capital improvement projects, new equipment, conservation initiatives and education programs. The impact over the years has enabled Capron Park Zoo to improve and enhance the overall experience for the animal collection, Zoo staff and visitors alike, while also generating support and raising awareness of world and wildlife ecology.
Capron Park Zoo’s Amazon Wishlist!
Did you know you can purchase items specifically requested by our Zoo Keepers right off of Amazon to assist with the care and enrichment of our animals? Check out our wishlist and know your purchases are making a difference.
Friends of Capron Park Zoo Events
Join Attleboro Elks Lodge No. 1014: “KIDS DAY AT THE ZOO”
Join us for a fun day at Capron Park Zoo!
Sunday October 4th, 2026
10AM – 2PM
All children 13 and under get in for FREE!
For More Information:
https://www.attleboroelks.org/
Please show your support for our generous community sponsors:
- Attleboro Elks
- Attleboro Fight Fighters
- Attleboro Garden Club
- Attleboro Jewelers
- Bell’s Powder Coating
- Bristol County Savings Bank
- Brigg’s Nursery
- Capron Park Zoo
- City Spirits
- Chili’s – Plainville
- Dunkin’ at 285 County St
- E.A. Dion
- Eastern Bank
- Habibi’s Middle Eastern Restaurant
- Highland Street Foundation
- Home Depot
- Jen McMorran, Realtor, Keller Williams Elite
- Law Offices of Weiner Jackson and Simmons
- Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation, Trustees Bank of America
- Lowe’s
- Mad Moose Saloon
- North Attleboro Industrial Park
- Papa Gino’s – Pleasant Street
- Simonds Charitable Fund
- South Attleboro Lions
- Stop and Shop – Pleasant Street, Attleboro
- Tex Barry’s Coney Island Hotdogs
- The Glass Family Charitable Foundation
- The Marcus and Judy Robbins Fidelity Charitable Trust
- Thomas and Patricia Westcott Charitable Trust
- Towne Tavern & Tap
- Walmart
- Weatherlaine’s Restaurant
- Yankee Spirits
Friends of Capron Park Zoo
We are a non-profit group incorporated in 1983 based in Attleboro, MA. For nearly 40 years, the Friends have supported the mission of Capron Park Zoo through fundraising endeavors and events. It continues to be the goal of the Friends to be a support group for the zoo. With the help of the community through fundraising, it is our task to further the mission of Capron Park Zoo in the areas of education, conservation and recreation.
We help raise funds to support the Zoo and care for the animals.
Since 2007 Friends of Capron Park Zoo has contributed to a variety of projects and improvements. Here are just a few examples.
- Zoo-wide WiFi and Sound System
- Ultrasound Machine
- Picnic Area
- Portable Anesthesia Unit and Animal Warming System
- SplashPad
