Events

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,...

Join us from 8:00 – 9:00 am on Sunday, April 26 and Sunday, July 5 for special sensory-friendly mornings an hour before the bug’s trail opens to the public: designed...

Join us Sunday, May 3 and learn about plants! Horticulture is the science, art, and practice of cultivating plants — and at Roger Williams Park Zoo, we have an entire...

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,...

Calling all animal lovers! This Mother's Day, celebrate Mom (and all the amazing moms out there) with a WILD adventure at the Zoo! Moms, grandmas and great-grandmothers get free admission on Sunday, May 10th! Meet incredible animal moms like Fiona, the Linne's two-toed sloth and discover the wonders of the animal kingdom together.

Learn how to build imaginative creations with LEGO® bricks alongside Rhode Island LEGO Master, Tacos on Sunday, May 17! In this hands-on workshop, Tacos will guide participants through creative engineering challenges, culminating in building your very own LEGO bug. Participants will gain new building skills, spark their creativity, and leave inspired to continue creating at...

Whisky for Wildlife returns this May… with more spirit than ever before!  Raise your Wee Glencairn for conservation at Whisky & More for Wildlife, Thursday, May 21st from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Delight in a selection of whiskies from bespoke blend curator and expert Level 4 Sommelier Irene Tan of Whisky Mentors and her certified sommelier team. New this year, enjoy tastes of exclusive & rare spirits including tequila,...

Party with a purpose at the Zoo's 34th annual Zoobilee presented by Beacon Bank. Join us on Saturday, June 27th for a night of roaring fun, all for a great...

Join us from 8:00 – 9:00 am on Sunday, July 5 for special sensory-friendly mornings an hour before the bug’s trail opens to the public: designed for those with autism...

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....

Join us Saturday, July 25 and learn about veterinary care! How do you decide what an elephant eats? What happens when a zebra has an allergy or a red panda...