Calendar of Events

Travel with RWPZ to The Bronx Zoo

October 25, 2025
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…

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Spooky Zoo (Oct 25)

October 25, 2025
10:00 AM–3:00 PM

Spooky Zoo is back offering daytime outdoor autumn fun for the whole family. Come trick-or-treat (while supplies last) with us beginning at 10:00 am. Kids and adults alike can enjoy…

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Carving with the Pros Class

October 26, 2025
5:00 PM–9:00 PM

Join us and a professional pumpkin carver for an all-inclusive carving experience. Learn directly from the artist as they walk you step by step of carving your very own intricate…

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Horror Icons: The Animals Behind the Myths

October 29, 2025
6:00 PM–7:00 PM

6:00 – 7:00 pm. You might think of snakes, spiders, and cockroaches as the best Halloween decorations, or the reason you throw your popcorn at a movie screen, but we…

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Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: Last Call (21+)

November 2, 2025
6:00 PM–10:00 PM

Get ready for one last night of spooky fun! The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: Last Call is your final chance to see the thousands of glowing pumpkins, and this time, it’s just…

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On the Brink: American Burying Beetle Recovery Efforts Webinar

November 5, 2025
2:00 PM–3:00 PM

Join us and the Center for Biological Diversity on Wednesday, November 5, at 2 pm to learn about American burying beetles from conservation experts working to protect them. American burying beetles…

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Youth Climate Conference

November 8, 2025
9:15 AM–4:30 PM

Join us and Rhode Island Environmental Education Association on Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 9:15 am–4:30 pm for an exciting all-day event for youth ages 14–18 at the Zoo. This immersive experience combines…

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Food Truck DAY

November 11, 2025
11:00 AM–3:00 PM

Grab the family and join us for Food Truck DAY at the Zoo! Enjoy sweet and savory food trucks located around the Zoo, live musical entertainment and of course pay…

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Zoo Careers 101: An Introduction to How Zoos Work

November 15–16, 2025
8:30 AM–4:00 PM

Two day workshop held on Saturday & Sunday, November 15 & 16. With Zoo Careers 101, aspiring zoo professionals (aged 13-17) will spend two whole days learning from current zoo…