9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Enjoy meet & greets with your favorite costumed characters before hopping on the pumpkin trail. On Wednesday, October 7 visit with fairytale royalty and superhero favorites. 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 pm. All tickets must be purchased online in advance....
Join us Thursday, October 8th and learn about mythical beasts! Ever wonder why cockroaches appear in scary movies, snakes are linked to magic, or whether dragons could really fly? Join us for the Mythical Beast lecture to explore the myths—and the true stories—behind these fascinating scaled creatures. Meet some of our favorite animal ambassadors and...
Sesame Street’s First-Ever Safari Comes to Roger Williams Park Zoo! On Monday, October 12, Ocean State Media presents an exclusive screening of "Sesame Street and the Great Elephant Adventure" ahead of its October broadcast premiere. Join Elmo and the Sesame Street friends on the big screen for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to a Kenyan elephant sanctuary and...
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 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 20 & October 21 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm. For maximum enjoyment, the over 5000 pumpkins will light up the Zoo’s...
Join Roger Williams Park Zoo for our Rhode Trips with Roger travel series. Enjoy seamless, hassle-free travel aboard a comfortable chartered motorcoach as we head south to explore world-renowned zoos and museums. Whether you're looking to spot rare wildlife or dive into natural history, we’ve got your transportation and booking covered. All you need to...
Spooky Zoo is back offering daytime outdoor autumn fun for the whole family on October 24 & 25. 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, costumed characters, fall-fun animal enrichments, and more!...
Fish are one of the most common first pets to enter a family home, they are not only fin-tastic friends, but they can be easy to take care of especially if you learn your tips and tricks from an expert! Come learn how to take the best care of your underwater friend with a professional...
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...
Get ready for one last night of spooky fun! The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: Last Call is your final chance to see the thousands of glowing pumpkins, and this time, it's just for adults. Leave the kids (and the strollers!) at home and enjoy an exclusive 21+ night out featuring live music, fire pits, a sneak peek at...
Join us and Rhode Island Environmental Education Association on Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 9:15 am–3:15 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. This is a free event; lunch will be provided and transportation costs...
Lots of people have dreamed of working with animals and spending their days where they can see elephants, sloths and red pandas living their best lives. The truth is, it takes a ton of people from a variety of backgrounds to make a zoo successful. With Zoo Careers 101, a two-day career workshop, aspiring zoo...
