Event Type: At the Zoo
Summer Lecture: Veterinary Care at the Zoo
Join us Saturday, July 25 and learn about veterinary care! How do you decide what an elephant eats? What happens when a zebra has an allergy or a red panda…
Spring Lecture: Plants Among Us!
Join us Sunday, May 3 and learn about plants! Horticulture is the science, art, and practice of cultivating plants — and at Roger Williams Park Zoo, we have an entire…
A Bug’s World Sensory-Friendly Morning Sponsored by ABA Centers
Join us from 8:00 – 9:00 am on Sunday, July 5 for special sensory-friendly mornings an hour before the bug’s trail opens to the public: designed for those with autism…
A Bug’s World Sensory-Friendly Mornings Sponsored by ABA Centers
Join us from 8:00 – 9:00 am on Sunday, April 26 and Sunday, July 5 for special sensory-friendly mornings an hour before the bug’s trail opens to the public: designed…
Canine Champions for Conservation
During Canine Champions for Conservation, guests can catch high-energy stunt dog performances featuring incredible canine athletes showing off jaw-dropping jumps, fast-paced agility runs, frisbee tricks, and crowd-favorite challenges. From soaring…
Zoo STEM LEGO Workshop: Powered by Tacos (Ages 6+)
Learn how to build imaginative creations with LEGO® bricks alongside Rhode Island LEGO Master, Tacos on Sunday, May 17! In this hands-on workshop, Tacos will guide participants through creative engineering…
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…