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October 11, 2026
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8:30 AM–10:00 AM
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Today's Zoo Hours
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: The Great Pun-Kin Trail, presented by Citizens, returns October 1 – November 1 with an all-new trail of clever carvings guaranteed to make you smile, groan, and laugh out loud. This year’s theme celebrates the art of the pun, with thousands of hand-carved pumpkins bringing witty wordplay to life through pop culture references, playful characters and pun-believable scenes. From clever one-liners to delightfully cheesy dad jokes, there’s something to make every guest grin as they stroll The Great Pun-Kin Trail, where over 5,000 glowing jack-o’-lanterns illuminate the Zoo.
Don’t miss New England’s “must-see” family-friendly event of the Halloween season at Roger Williams Park Zoo. All tickets must be purchased online in advance. Tickets are required and sold online only. No refunds or rescheduling.
Review our Frequently Asked Questions to help prepare for your visit!
Important Event Information
Event Pricing - Tickets are required and sold online only. No refunds or rescheduling.
Value Nights (Monday – Thursday): Adults $20; Children (2-12) $16; Toddlers (1 and under) FREE
Prime Nights (Friday, Saturday & Sunday): Adults $23; Children (2-12) $19; Toddlers (1 and under) FREE
Current RWPZoo members receive a special discount of $2 off adult tickets and $1 off child tickets – see below for details. You must be logged into your Zoo membership account to receive the member discount.
Group Discount: Save $1 per ticket when your order at least 25 paid tickets in a single order! The discount is available Sunday – Friday nights. Ready to buy? Add at least 25 paid Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular tickets to your cart. The group discount will automatically apply at checkout! Tickets are emailed shortly after purchase.
Weather Policy – Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is open rain or shine!
Roger Williams Park Zoo (RWPZ) management will close the event if there is a threat of severe weather. Please call in advance, check the website or visit Facebook for updates.
Only when RWPZ cancels the show, patrons who purchased advance tickets will be reimbursed or may come another evening. In this case, ticket holders will be able to change their reservation date by contacting Guest Services at info@rwpzoo.org or by calling 401-785-3510 ext 316. Please call ahead to check time slot availability.
If the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is open during rain, and the trail is not difficult to navigate we will NOT reimburse guests who purchase a timed entry ticket.
Please note: Refunds/changes to your order requested after the last day of the show (November 2, 2026) are not permitted.
Parking and Parking Accommodations
The Zoo offers FREE on-site parking. Because the capacity within the zoo differs from the capacity of our parking lots, parking availability is not guaranteed. Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis and during our higher attended nights, the lots fill quickly. When onsite parking is unavailable, a parking attendant will direct you to park within the greater Roger Williams Park. See below for alternate parking options. Please make sure to take valuables with you when exiting your vehicle or store them out of sight.
Handicap Parking: Guests needing handicap parking will be directed to available handicap spots by parking attendants. If all spots are full, parking attendants will direct drivers to pull up to the entry plaza to drop off passengers. The driver will then park and join their guests at the entry plaza. Please listen to the parking attendants located throughout the parking lots.
NEW! Park Shuttle Services on Select Nights: For guests wishing to bypass traffic OR those who have been redirected by a parking attendant away from the Zoo’s onsite parking, we ask that drivers park within the greater Roger Williams Park. FREE Shuttle Services are being made available on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights for our guests’ convenience. Access the shuttle location map HERE to continue planning your visit!
OPTIONAL Paid Premium Parking: For guests wanting to park in the lot closest to the Zoo’s entrance and exit, premium parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Upon entering the Zoo’s onsite parking area, attendants will direct interested drivers to the payment station. Premium Parking is $15 per car. Cash, credit card, and tap to pay are accepted.
Bus Parking: Buses will be accommodated within our onsite parking lot as parking availability allows. When onsite parking is unavailable, a parking attendant will ask buses to unload guests and park within the greater Roger Williams Park. For additional bus information, please reach out to our Group Sales Department at GSales@rwpzoo.org with your purchased ticket order number, arrival time, group name, and estimated number of buses.