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Zoo Careers 101: An Introduction to How Zoos Work

  • November 14–15, 2026
  • 8:30 AM–4:00 PM

Lots of people have dreamed of working with animals and spending their days where they can see elephants, sloths and red pandas living their best lives. The truth is, it…

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Breakfast with the Rainforest Residents

  • November 21, 2026
  • 8:00 AM

Take a trip to the tropics and experience the Faces of the Rainforest like never before! After a hot breakfast you’ll get an opportunity to watch a training demonstration in…

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Holiday Lights Spectacular

  • November 27, 2026–January 3, 2027
  • 5:00 PM–9:30 PM

Bring family and friends to experience Holiday Lights Spectacular presented by Rhode Island Energy – an annual walk-through experience just in time for the holidays. Join us nightly November 27 – January…

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Cookies and Cocoa Holiday Storytime

  • November 28–29, 2026
  • 11:00 AM–12:30 PM

Come enjoy a holiday story time with Roger, the Zoo’s mascot on November 28 and 29 for some festive fun from 11:00 am- 12:30 pm! Guests will enjoy holiday cookie…

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Travel with the RWPZ to the American Museum of Natural History!

  • December 5, 2026
  • 6:30 AM–9:00 PM

Join Roger Williams Park Zoo for our Rhode Trips with Roger travel series. Enjoy seamless, hassle-free travel aboard a comfortable chartered motorcoach as we head south to explore world-renowned zoos…

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Winter Lecture: Gingerbread Zoo Workshop

  • December 12, 2026
  • 1:00 PM–2:00 PM

Ever wondered what it takes to design a zoo exhibit? Now you can try it yourself in our Gingerbread Zoo workshop! Guided by our Special Projects Manager, you’ll build, decorate,…

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Visit the Zoo Day Food Drive (free Zoo admission)

  • December 27, 2026
  • 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

We are celebrating National Visit the Zoo Day, with FREE daytime admission to all on Sunday, December 27th. Share the holiday spirit with the community by bringing non-perishable food items to…

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