CLOSED
The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is CLOSED Monday, Oct 13th due to inclement weather.
The Zoos hours will be changing as of 10/14 – The Zoo will be open from 10am – 4pm Thursday – Monday (closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays).
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,...
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...
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...
Spooky Zoo is back offering daytime outdoor autumn fun for the whole family. Come trick-or-treat (while supplies last) with us beginning at 10:00 am. Kids and adults alike can enjoy a day at the Zoo along with free trick-or-treat bags provided by Cardi's, live musical entertainment by the Unlikely Strummers until 1pm, costumed characters, fall-fun...
Join us for a special sensory-friendly Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular an hour before the trail opens to the public: designed for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences and their families on October 21 & October 22 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm. For maximum enjoyment, the over 5000 pumpkins will light up the Zoo’s...
Join us for an evening of fun for scouts, prospective scouts, friends, and family! Scouts BSA members, Cub Scouts, and Girl Scouts will all have a great time during this special after-hours event. Not a scout? Join us anyway and visit the Zoo after-hours for animal encounters, keeper chats and a Halloween dance party! Admission...
Join us as we visit the largest urban zoo in the United States! You will see the urban jungle fall away to reveal 265 acres of hardwood forest that is home to the Bronx Zoo. Spend the day learning all about the natural world and exploring exhibits including: The Children’s Zoo, Bug Carousel, Butterfly Garden,...
Spooky Zoo is back offering daytime outdoor autumn fun for the whole family. Come trick-or-treat (while supplies last) with us beginning at 10:00 am. Kids and adults alike can enjoy a day at the Zoo along with free trick-or-treat bags provided by Cardis, live musical entertainment by Rock-a-Baby until 1pm, costumed characters, fall-fun animal enrichments,...
Join us and a professional pumpkin carver for an all-inclusive carving experience. Learn directly from the artist as they walk you step by step of carving your very own intricate Jack-O-Lantern! They will provide us a sample of the techniques and tools they use to create some of the stunning artwork that has enchanted millions...
You might think of snakes, spiders, and cockroaches as the best Halloween decorations, or the reason you throw your popcorn at a movie screen, but we know them at the Zoo as ambassadors of their species! Come meet the animals behind your favorite scary monsters in Horror Icons: The Animals Behind the Myths and learn...
