Family & Education

Roger Williams Park Zoo is the ultimate living classroom and an award-winning center for environmental education. In addition to our programming, Roger Williams Park Zoo actively advocates for environmental and science education in Rhode Island and across the nation, helping to shape and support education legislation.

Family Programs

Programming for early childhood, big kids, teens, and family fun.

Adult Programs

Travel opportunities, Brew at the Zoo, Zoobilee and more.

ZooCamps (ages 4-13)

Hands-on activities, animal encounters and more WILD fun.

Schools and Educators

At the Zoo, your school (overnights), homeschool offerings and more.

Scouts and Community Groups

Overnights, Scouts Safari Nights, and Zoomobile programming.

Endangered Species Art Contest

Youth Art Contest opens March 1, 2020! Open to K-12 and homeschoolers.

Nature Swap (Ages 3+)

Located within the "Our Big Backyard" exhibit.

Inspire the next generation

Check out our plans for a new net-zero Education Center!

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