Author: Corrie Ignagni
Splash, Play, Explore: The Penguin Exhibit You’ve Been Waiting For Opening at Roger Williams Park Zoo Memorial Day Weekend
PROVIDENCE, RI (April 23, 2025) Roger Williams Park Zoo is diving into summer with a splash—welcoming a dozen quirky, sun-loving penguins in a brand-new exhibit opening this Memorial Day weekend….
Zoo Elephants Going to New Home in 2027
Long-Time Elephant Residents of Roger Williams Park Zoo to Move for Care and More Companions in their Later Years PROVIDENCE, RI (Feb. 25, 2025) – Roger Williams Park Zoo’s African…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Roger Williams Park Zoo Welcomes New Board Member
PROVIDENCE, RI (August 22, 2023) Roger Williams Park Zoo is pleased to announce that Damaris R. Messina has joined the Rhode Island Zoological Society Board of Directors. The Zoo’s Board…