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Roger Williams Park Zoo Hosts Holiday Lights Spectacular

Zoo Transforms into a Sparkling Winter Wonderland: November 29-January 4 Providence, Rhode Island (October 29, 2024): New England’s favorite winter tradition, the Holiday Lights Spectacular, is coming to Roger Williams…

ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO HOSTS JACK-O-LANTERN SPECTACULAR: TRIVIA EDITION September 27-November 2, 2024

(Providence RI) September 4, 2024. New England’s favorite fall tradition unveils a brand-new twist this year at Roger Williams Park Zoo’s Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular – Trivia Edition, presented by Citizens. Guests…

American Burying Beetle Recovery Program Sees Major Success on Nantucket Island

Providence, RI (July 23, 2024) The Roger Williams Park Zoo (RWPZ) is thrilled to announce significant progress in the American Burying Beetle Recovery Program. Hundreds of beetles were reintroduced this…

Male, 1-year-old Masai giraffe named Enzi

Roger Williams Park Zoo Welcomes ‘Powerful’ New Giraffe: 1-Year-Old Enzi Joins the Herd

Providence, RI (June 17, 2024) Roger Williams Park Zoo announces the arrival of Enzi, a one-year-old male giraffe. Enzi, whose name translates to “powerful” in Swahili will join the Zoo’s…

new red panda habitat building with double windows and large red panda signage

Red Panda Paradise: Roger Williams Park Zoo Unveils Cutting-Edge Habitat

Providence, RI (March 2024) Roger Williams Park Zoo announces the opening of a newly built, cutting-edge habitat designed specifically for its red pandas, Kendji and Zan. This meticulously crafted sanctuary…

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ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO MOURNS THE DEATH OF CHEETAH

PROVIDENCE, RI (Feb. 15, 2024) The Roger Williams Park Zoo is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Becca, one of our cherished cheetahs. Becca, aged 10, peacefully passed away…

animatronic red dragon in the woods

Magnificent Dragons and Mythical Marvels at Roger Williams Park Zoo

PROVIDENCE, RI (Feb. 2024) Dragons, mermaids, Loch Ness monster, griffins and unicorns… were they real or imagined? Guests can visit the Dragons & Mythical Creatures exhibit at the Roger Williams…

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Roger Williams Park Zoo’s Elephant Zookeeper Brett Haskins gave Endangered Asian Elephants in Nepal the Ultimate Foot Care

Providence RI (January 9, 2024 ) Brett Haskins, a zookeeper at Roger Williams Park Zoo, recently embarked on a two-week journey to volunteer at the National Trust for Nature Conservancy’s…

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Half-price Winter Wonder Days and Free Day Dec. 27th with Food Donation

PROVIDENCE, RI (Dec. 1, 2023) January and February bring the perfect weather to New England for visiting the Zoo and seeing animals outside, enjoying nature’s cooler temperatures. Roger Williams Park…

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