9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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 to the sounds of Mystique...
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...
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 zookeepers that care for the elephants to learn about elephant diets, care, training and more. Guests will venture into the elephant yard to help prepare...
To show our immense gratitude for your incredible support of Roger Williams Park Zoo and our mission, we're pulling out all the stops for Member Appreciation Week, happening August 4th through August 9th. It's our way of saying a massive "thank you" for being an important part of our Zoo community. Check out the week-long benefits and...
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!
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 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...
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 from Thee Midnight Society and Super Tusk, animal encounters, and more at...
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 of our Africa region. Then make your way behind the scenes to meet the keepers that keep many of our animals happy and healthy. There...
Join us for Grandparents Day, presented by AARP Rhode Island, and celebrate the special grandparents in your lives. In honor of everything they do, all grandparents will receive FREE admission to the Zoo on September 7. Grab your entire crew and spend a day making memories that will last a lifetime. In addition to a...
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,...
