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Located just a ¼ mile from the Zoo is Carousel Village, a year-round destination for the whole ages!  Start your visit with the iconic carousel itself – an indoor ride for both kids and adults.  To complete your visit, don’t forget about the outdoor and fully-accessible Hasbro Boundless Playground, which is open all year long! 

Don’t forget to end your week at Food Truck Friday – an outdoor food truck festival This weekly tradition is filled with delicious meals, live entertainment, and runs weekly from April 18 through September 26, 2025 (weather-permitting). 

Questions? Email VisitorServices@rwpzoo.org or call (401) 785-3510 ext. 316.

Carousel Village Hours

  • February & March: Open weekends 12 – 4pm
    • Also open daily during School Vacation Week – see below.
  • April, May & June: Open daily.  Weekdays, open 12 – 6pm & weekends, 11am – 6pm.
    • Also open daily during School Vacation Week & holidays – see below. 
    • *Closed to the public all day on Wednesday May 7th and Thursday May 8th for updates.
  • July – Labor Day: Open daily 11am – 6pm
  • Post-Labor Day – October 31: Open daily 12 – 4pm
  • November & December: Open weekends 12 – 4pm
  • January: Closed to the public, and open exclusively for private events.

Note: School holidays are defined by the Providence Public School Department’s calendar. 

Carousel Village Details & Pricing

Directions to Carousel

Follow signs throughout Roger Williams Park for directions to the Carousel Village, which is located just by the park’s boat house.

Carousel Rides

This historic Carousel features classic colonial horses, benches, and other real and mystical creatures to ride.  Join us for a wild ride!

Pricing:

  • $2 per ride
  • $20 for 12 rides
  • RWP Zoo Members SAVE!  Just $15 for 12 rides (that’s four rides free!)

Please note: Children under the age of 4 must be accompanied by an adult.

Train Rides (weather permitting)

All aboard the Carousel Express! This fun family-friendly premium train is designed for all ages, and operates outdoors seasonally, weather permitting.

Please Note: 

  • This weather-permitting feature may close for current of forecasted inclement weather
  • Train Rides will also operate in the evenings during Food Truck Fridays, weather permitting* 

Pricing:

  • $3 per ride
  • $20 for 8 rides

Passenger Restrictions:

  • Children under 3 ride free with a paying adult.
  • All children must be able to sit upright in their own seat to ride, no handheld infants.
  • Riders must always keep their arms and legs inside the train.
  • Riders must wait until the ride comes to a full stop before entering or exiting the train.
  • The train has a capacity of 18-28 people depending on the mix of riders.
  • All riders require tickets, but waivers aren’t needed.
  • Train tickets are sold on-site only and available in-person at the carousel counter.

Please note: This seasonal activity is not wheelchair accessible.

Carousel Village Day Pass

There’s no better way to enjoy the Carousel Village than with a day pass! Enjoy unlimited Carousel and train rides.

Price: $20 per pass

Please note: Some activities are weather permitting or have additional policies/age requirements.  Day pass is only available while all activities are running April school vacation week through Labor Day dependent on weather.

Book a Private Event or Birthday at the Carousel Village

We love celebrating you!  Carousel Village is a whimsical destination for birthday parties, family gatherings, baby showers, or events of all types!  We even host fundraisers and races.

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