Events

Lots of people have dreamed of working with animals and spending their days where they can see elephants, sloths and red pandas living their best lives. The truth is, it takes a ton of people from a variety of backgrounds to make a zoo successful. With Zoo Careers 101, a two-day career workshop, aspiring zoo...

Take a trip to the tropics and experience the Faces of the Rainforest like never before! After a hot breakfast you’ll get an opportunity to watch a training demonstration in the Education Center before taking a short walk over to the Rainforest. There you will meet with the staff that care for the rainforest animals...

Bring family and friends to experience Holiday Lights Spectacular presented by Rhode Island Energy – an annual walk-through experience just in time for the holidays. Join us nightly November 27 – January 3, 2027 for a dazzling light display through the Zoo. Featuring 40 acres of festive larger-than-life luminous displays, this year's event is even bigger and brighter...

Come enjoy a holiday story time with Roger, the Zoo's mascot on November 28 and 29 for some festive fun from 11:00 am- 12:30 pm! Guests will enjoy holiday cookie decorating, a hot cocoa bar, and a holiday-themed photo op. Don't forget your camera to capture the magic! After the event, continue the fun by...

Join Roger Williams Park Zoo for our Rhode Trips with Roger travel series. Enjoy seamless, hassle-free travel aboard a comfortable chartered motorcoach as we head south to explore world-renowned zoos and museums. Whether you're looking to spot rare wildlife or dive into natural history, we’ve got your transportation and booking covered. All you need to...

Ever wondered what it takes to design a zoo exhibit? Now you can try it yourself in our Gingerbread Zoo workshop! Guided by our Special Projects Manager, you’ll build, decorate, and complete with your own gingerbread animal exhibit. Bring family and friends and leave with your creation—and a tasty treat! Minimum Age: all ages but this...