10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Holiday Lights Spectacular Canceled Tonight (12/19) due to Inclement Weather. If you have pre-purchased tickets, please see an email with information on how to reschedule or request a refund. We appreciate your understanding!
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...
Join us for the 11th season of Food Truck Friday at Carousel Village every Friday from April 18th - September 26th. End your week with some of the best local food trucks! Attendance is free, just pay for what you eat and drink from an ever changing rotation of more than 15 food trucks each...
Thursday, May 15, 2025! Raise your Wee Glencairn for conservation at Whisky for Wildlife, May 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Delight in a curated selection of whiskies and rare spirits while engaging in conversations with whisky expert Irene Tan and her certified sommelier team. Indulge your senses with an array of exclusive blends. Proceeds...
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...
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...
This fall, Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: Trivia – 2nd Edition returns with a brand-new batch of brain busters carved into the glow of thousands of pumpkins. It’s chapter two of the ultimate fall challenge. From pop culture to historical legends, each twist in the trail brings questions that spark curiosity and fun for all ages. Don’t miss New...
Join us and the Center for Biological Diversity on Wednesday, November 5, at 2 pm to learn about American burying beetles from conservation experts working to protect them. American burying beetles are vibrant orange-and-black beauties of the insect world. They're the largest carrion beetles in North America, known for breaking down bird and rodent carcasses and...
Join us and Rhode Island Environmental Education Association on Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 9:15 am–4:30 pm for an exciting all-day event for youth ages 14–18 at the Zoo. This immersive experience combines learning, connection, and action, all focused on climate change and environmental leadership. After the event, teams will have the opportunity to receive support and apply...
Grab the family and join us for Food Truck DAY at the Zoo! Enjoy sweet and savory food trucks located around the Zoo, live musical entertainment and of course pay visits to our animal residents. Spend a beautiful fall day roaming the Zoo and all it has to offer! This event is included with Zoo...
