9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Our penguin exhibit is temporarily closed due to unforeseen circumstances. The penguins are currently comfortable behind the scenes as work is being done. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and will provide updates on re-opening as we have them.
Join us for the 11th season of Food Truck Friday at Carousel Village every Friday from April 18th - September 26th. End your week with some of the best local food trucks! Attendance is free, just pay for what you eat and drink from an ever changing rotation of more than 15 food trucks each...
Families can journey back in time and enjoy an evening at the Zoo from 5-9 pm. Your ticket includes access to the entire Zoo and the Return of the Dinosaurs walk-through experience featuring nearly 60 life-size animatronic dinosaurs!
Calling all animal lovers! This Father’s Day, treat Dad to a WILD adventure he won’t forget. Celebrate all the amazing fathers out there with a day full of fun, family, and fascinating wildlife. Dads, grandpas, and great-grandfathers enjoy free Zoo admission! Explore the wonders of the animal kingdom together and meet some of the Zoo’s...
Party with a purpose at the Zoo's 33rd annual Zoobilee presented by BankRI. Join us on Saturday, June 28th for a night of roaring fun, all for a great cause! Indulge in delicious bites from dozens of the area's top restaurants and sip on refreshing cocktails. Dance the night away under the stars and get...
with support from: Join us for special sensory-friendly mornings an hour before the dinosaur trail opens to the public: designed for those with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences and their families from 8-9 am.
Our beloved elephants are turning 40, and you're invited to the party! Come celebrate this milestone with birthday treats, kids’ activities, enrichment activities, and fun for the whole family. Meet the girls, learn about elephant conservation, and help us make their big day unforgettable! *This event is included with Zoo admission. Rain date July 13.
Embrace your wild side and Party with Pride, an unforgettable evening celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community! This 21+ event invites queer adults and their allies to experience the Zoo after hours. Get ready for a fantastic lineup of entertainment featuring Ace Entertainment New England, Queer-e-oke hosted by Paul Parravano, and drag performances by: Kennedy Plaza, Lulu...
Families can journey back in time and enjoy an evening at the Zoo from 5-9 pm. Your ticket includes access to the entire Zoo and the Return of the Dinosaurs walk-through experience featuring nearly 60 life-size animatronic dinosaurs!
Tap into your wild side at Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, August 23rd, an adults-only evening event, and sample hundreds of beers, hard seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails from dozens of local, regional and national breweries (see list below). Enjoy live musical entertainment, animal encounters, and more at Rhode Island's largest outdoor beer festival. This...
Grab your mat, fill your reusable water bottle, and get ready to relax with a 60-minute outdoor yoga session situated alongside our iconic African elephants on Saturday, September 13, 2025 (rain date Sunday, September 14). Tom McGunigal, the certified yoga instructor, will guide you through poses designed to calm your mind and strengthen your body,...
