9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Send a mom or mother-figure a special Mother’s Day e-card with a donation of $10 or more! 💝PLUS, all moms visit FREE on Mother’s Day!
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...
Bring family and friends to experience Holiday Lights Spectacular – an annual walk-through experience just in time for the holidays. Join us nightly November 29 – January 4, 2025 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 with more than 3 1/2...
Enjoy half-priced admission during the months of January and February. It may be cold and even snowy, but it is the perfect weather to see animals outside enjoying nature’s cooler temperatures. Take advantage of this amazing deal and experience the Zoo at a fantastic price. Bundle up and enjoy the crisp winter air while exploring...
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 and a scavenger hunt. This program is FREE with Zoo admission or membership. Drop-in anytime between 10:30 am – 1:30 pm.
Join us inside the Big Backyard building and learn cool facts, spy on feathered friends, and get crafty with fun activities. Drop in between 11am-1pm, for 15-minute birdwatching tours and fun activities! The Great Backyard Bird Count takes place across the country, and helps avian researchers gather information to better protect wild birds for the...
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...
Hop into the fun early with our exclusive program—skip the lines and enjoy meeting the Easter Bunny before the crowd arrives! Plus, your child will enjoy unlimited carousel rides for the day. Just be sure to bring your own camera to capture the magic! Capacity is limited, and tickets must be reserved online in advance.
Hop on over to the Carousel Village to visit with everyone’s favorite bunny April 12, 13, 18 & 19! Say hello to the Easter Bunny and even pose for a sweet photo together. Carousel rides and train rides (weather-dependent) will be available for purchase, giving you the perfect day. Just be sure to bring your...
Party for the Planet at Roger Williams Park Zoo! Celebrate Earth Day and enjoy a family fun-filled day that emphasizes the importance of protecting our planet. Enjoy hands-on education stations, keeper talks, live music from the Unlikely Strummers, costumed character meet & greets, and learn from local organizations and community friends how you can make...
Hop into the fun early with our exclusive program—skip the lines and enjoy meeting the Easter Bunny before the crowd arrives! Plus, your child will enjoy unlimited carousel rides for the day. Just be sure to bring your own camera to capture the magic! Capacity is limited, and tickets must be reserved online in advance.
Hop on over to the Carousel Village to visit with everyone’s favorite bunny April 12, 13, 18 & 19! Say hello to the Easter Bunny and even pose for a sweet photo together. Carousel rides and train rides (weather-dependent) will be available for purchase, giving you the perfect day. Just be sure to bring your...
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.
