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40 & Fabulous: Celebrating Alice, Ginny, & Kate’s 40th Birthdays!

Roger Williams Park Zoo 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

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.

Included with Zoo admission or Membership

Party with Pride

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...

$18 – $25

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Breakfast with the Elephants

Roger Williams Park Zoo 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

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...

$103 – $123

Member Appreciation Week!

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...

Free
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Dinos at Dusk (August 9)

Roger Williams Park Zoo 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

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!

$17.00

Breakfast with the Rainforest Residents

Roger Williams Park Zoo 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

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...

$93 – $113
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Brew at the Zoo

Roger Williams Park Zoo 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

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...

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Breakfast with the Zebra & Wildebeest

Roger Williams Park Zoo 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

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...

$92 – $112
young child with dad and grandfather inside the Zoos faces of the rainforest habitat

Celebrate Grandparents Day at the Zoo

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...

Free
Nine women in a yoga pose in front of Elephant Yard during Yoga with the Elephants.

Yoga with the Elephants (Sept 13)

Roger Williams Park Zoo 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

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,...

$40

CANCELED – JOLS Members Only Preview Night

Roger Williams Park Zoo 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Due to the forecast for inclement weather, we've made the difficult decision to cancel the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Member Preview Night scheduled for Thursday, September 25th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. The good news is that you can use your tickets to attend the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular on any evening starting Friday, September 26th...

$14

Family Fun Nights at Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

Roger Williams Park Zoo 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Enjoy meet & greets with your favorite blue dog, iconic mouse duo, mischievous little blue alien, and rescue pup before hopping on the pumpkin trail on September 30 and October 1. This event is 6:00 - 8:00 pm and included with the price of your Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular ticket. Guests must be in line by 7:45...

$16 – $20
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