Event Type: At the Zoo
Tapas and Tamarins (18+)
Experience an exclusive after-hours adventure inside our Faces of the Rainforest! Explore the exhibit after hours and learn from a talented team of animal care experts on how to care…
On the Brink: American Burying Beetle Recovery Efforts Webinar
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…
Youth Climate Conference
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…
Zoo Careers 101: An Introduction to How Zoos Work
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 professionals…
Young Explorers Stuffed Critter Clinic
Bring your favorite stuffed animal friend for a special checkup in Our Big Backyard. Check out real animal x-rays, create a unique ID bracelet for your patient, enjoy hands-on activities…
Great Backyard Bird Count
Join us inside the Big Backyard building and learn cool facts, spy on feathered friends, and get crafty with fun activities. Drop in between 10:30 am – 1:30 pm, for…
Breakfast with the Rainforest Residents
Take a trip to the tropics and experience the Raves of the Rainforest like never before! After a hot breakfast you’ll get an opportunity to watch a training demonstration in…
Breakfast with the Zebra & Wildebeest
Rise and shine with RWPZ zookeepers as you help prepare our African Plains exhibit for the day! Start your morning by dining on an alfresco hot breakfast in the heart…
Breakfast with the Elephants
Rise and shine with the Zoo’s herd of African elephants in this exclusive experience before the Zoo opens. We’ll start with an al fresco hot breakfast buffet before joining the…