Breakfast with the Elephants
- April 11, 2026
- 8:30 AM–10:00 AM
Rise and shine with the Zoo’s herd of African elephants in this exclusive experience before the Zoo opens. We’ll start with an al fresco hot breakfast buffet before joining the…
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Food Truck Friday
- April 17–September 25, 2026
- 5:00 PM–8:30 PM
Join us for the 12th season of Food Truck Friday at Carousel Village every Friday from April 17th – September 25th. End your week with some of the best local…
Party for the Planet
- April 21–22, 2026
- 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Party for the Planet at Roger Williams Park Zoo! Celebrate Earth Day and enjoy a family fun-filled day that emphasizes the importance of protecting our planet. Enjoy hands-on education stations,…
Travel with RWPZ to The Bronx Zoo
- May 9, 2026
- 6:30 AM–9:00 PM
Join us as we visit the largest urban zoo in the United States! You will see the urban jungle fall away to reveal 265 acres of hardwood forest that is…
Endangered Species Day
- May 16, 2026
- 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
Celebrate Endangered Species Day at the Zoo! Discover amazing animals and the important work being done right here and around the globe to protect them. You’ll learn easy things you…
Zoo STEM LEGO Workshop: Powered by Tacos (Ages 6+)
- May 17, 2026
- 9:30 AM–3:00 PM
Learn how to build imaginative creations with LEGO® bricks alongside Rhode Island LEGO Master, Tacos on Sunday, May 17! In this hands-on workshop, Tacos will guide participants through creative engineering…
Whisky & More for Wildlife: Rare Spirits for Special Animals
- May 21, 2026
- 5:30 PM–7:30 PM
Whisky for Wildlife returns this May… with more spirit than ever before! Raise your Wee Glencairn for conservation at Whisky & More for Wildlife, Thursday, May 21st from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Delight in a selection…
Canine Champions for Conservation
- May 25–September 7, 2026
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During Canine Champions for Conservation, guests can catch high-energy stunt dog performances featuring incredible canine athletes showing off jaw-dropping jumps, fast-paced agility runs, frisbee tricks, and crowd-favorite challenges. From soaring…
Zoobilee! Party with a Purpose
- June 27, 2026
- 7:00 PM–10:00 PM
Party with a purpose at the Zoo’s 34th annual Zoobilee presented by Beacon Bank. Join us on Saturday, June 27th for a night of roaring fun, all for a great…
Party with Pride
- July 11, 2026
- 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
Embrace your wild side and Party with Pride, an unforgettable evening celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community! This 21+ event invites queer adults and their allies to experience the Zoo after hours….
Brew at the Zoo
- August 29, 2026
- 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
Tap into your wild side at Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, August 29th, an adults-only evening event, and sample hundreds of beers, hard seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails from dozens…
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