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SUMMARY:Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: The Great Pun-Kin Trail\, presented by Citizens\, returns October 1 – November 1 with an all-new trail of clever carvings guaranteed to make you smile\, groan\, and laugh out loud. This year’s theme celebrates the art of the pun\, with thousands of hand-carved pumpkins bringing witty wordplay to life through pop culture references\, playful characters and pun-believable scenes. From clever one-liners to delightfully cheesy dad jokes\, there’s something to make every guest grin as they stroll The Great Pun-Kin Trail\, where over 5\,000 glowing jack-o’-lanterns illuminate the Zoo. \nDon’t miss New England’s “must-see” family-friendly event of the Halloween season at Roger Williams Park Zoo. All tickets must be purchased online in advance. Tickets are required and sold online only. No refunds or rescheduling.
URL:https://www.rwpzoo.org/event/jols/
LOCATION:Roger Williams Park Zoo\, 1000 Elmwood Avenue\, Providence\, RI\, 02907\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spooky-ish Scout Family Fun Night at the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
DESCRIPTION: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 includes kid-friendly hot dog buffet\, access to Faces of the Rainforest\, World of Adaptations\, the Farmyard and Himalayan Trek! Attendees will also skip the line as they receive V.I.P. access to the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular! \nLocal scouting representatives will also be on hand to answer questions and to help you find a troop or pack near you if you are interested. \nTickets must be purchased in advance. Walk-in tickets will not be available. \nNOTE: Visitors should expect travel delays around the Zoo\, especially after 6pm. Please plan accordingly. Visitors are strongly encouraged to check-in between 4:30pm – 5:45pm for the quickest and easiest entry. The event ends at 7:00PM with last admission for the event at 6:30PM. \nLooking for more opportunities for Girl Scouts and Scouts BSA? Take a look at our Snore and Roar Overnights program to experience the Zoo after dark! Or check out our Programs at the Zoo page where we have a wide variety of field trip programs tailored to each grade and age group. You can even have the zoo come to you with our Zoomobile Programs!
URL:https://www.rwpzoo.org/event/scout-family-night-jols/
LOCATION:Roger Williams Park Zoo\, 1000 Elmwood Avenue\, Providence\, RI\, 02907\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T063000
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SUMMARY:Rhode Trips with Roger
DESCRIPTION: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 bring is your sense of adventure! \nTravel with the RWPZ to the Bronx Zoo!\nDate: Saturday\, October 24th\nTime: 6:30am-9:00pm\nCost: Members: $141 / Non-members: $156 \nJoin 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\, Congo Gorilla Forest\, Jungle World\, The Wild Asia Monorail and unlimited rides on the zoo shuttle! Check out the Zoo’s seasonal themed special events such as pumpkin carving demonstrations and Halloween dance party! While arrival times are traffic dependent\, we plan to depart at 6:30am and return around 9:30pm. Travel includes a short rest stop for each leg of the journey. Further information will be in the confirmation materials after registration is complete! \nPre-registration is required\, and space is limited. Ticket price includes Bronx Zoo admission and roundtrip travel via chartered motorcoach. \nGuests 17 and under are required to have a responsible adult chaperone with them. Cancellations made prior to September 24th are eligible for a refund minus a $15 processing fee per participant. No refunds will be issued after September 24th. The registration period will end on September 24th\, 2026. \n  \nTravel with the RWPZ to the American Museum of Natural History!\nDate: Saturday\, December 5th!\nTime: 6:30am-9:00pm\nCost: Members: $151 / Non-members: $166 \nJoin the Zoo in exploring the esteemed American Museum of Natural History in New York City! Peruse exhibits from insects to dinosaurs\, explore places as far away as space and as deep as the oceans. Start your adventure by standing under the largest model of a blue whale and end it by immersed in invisible worlds. There is so much to learn at the American Museum of Natural History! While arrival times are traffic dependent\, we plan to depart at 6:30am and return around 9:30pm. Travel includes a short rest stop for each leg of the journey. Further information will be in the confirmation materials received in your e-mail! \nPre-registration is required\, and space is limited. Ticket price includes American Museum of Natural History admission and roundtrip travel via chartered motorcoach. \nGuests 17 and under are required to have a responsible adult chaperone with them. Cancellations made prior to November 9th are eligible for a refund minus a $15 processing fee per participant. No refunds will be issued after November 9th. The registration period will end on November 20th\, 2026. \nAges: Open to all ages. Children under 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult. If you bring\nmultiple children\, there should be a ratio of 1 adult per 4 children. \nFAQ: \n– Can we bring food into the museum? Yes\, but it can only be consumed in designated areas within the museum. \n-Can my toddler come? Yes! There is no minimum age for the museum. There is no price difference for different age groups. \n-Can my stroller fit on the bus? Yes! There is plenty of storage under the bus to store strollers and\nother wheeled accommodations that you may need to explore the museum. \n-Museum accessibility? The museum is completely accessible and has wheelchairs available on a first-come\, first-serve basis. If you need to bring a zoo wheelchair\, please let us know in advance so we canmake sure to have one ready for you. \n-How long will we be able to explore the museum? The Museum is open from 10 AM to 5:30 PM. We plan to arrive when the museum opens\, traffic depending. We will depart the museum at 5:00 PM with a plan to leave New York by 5:30 PM. \n-What else does the museum offer? Check out the Plan Your Visit Page on the American Museum of Natural History to plan your visit! Your ticket will include every ticked exhibit that the museum offers such as the Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium and LeFrak Theater. Plan Your Visit | American Museum of Natural History
URL:https://www.rwpzoo.org/event/bronx-zoo-day-trip/
LOCATION:Roger Williams Park Zoo\, 1000 Elmwood Avenue\, Providence\, RI\, 02907\, United States
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SUMMARY:Carving with the Pros
DESCRIPTION: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 of visitors at the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. Your design will feature one of our amazing animals that live at the Zoo! Can’t draw? Don’t worry\, the pumpkin comes prepared with the carving design pre-drawn for you! Then end the class exploring the Zoo’s enchanting Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular trail. \nProgram registration includes admission to the class\, your pumpkin (with artwork pre-applied)\, carving tool kits customized by the professional carvers\, and an LED Lamp/Bulb to illuminate your “gourd-eous” artwork. Also includes light refreshments and front-of-line VIP access to the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular! \nWhile we work to finalize the artwork for this year’s class\, view some pictures of past carving classes HERE! \nAny Questions? Call us at (401) 785-3510 x 358 or email programs@rwpzoo.org
URL:https://www.rwpzoo.org/event/carvingclass/
LOCATION:Roger Williams Park Zoo\, 1000 Elmwood Avenue\, Providence\, RI\, 02907\, United States
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SUMMARY:Zoo Careers 101: An Introduction to How Zoos Work
DESCRIPTION: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 professionals will spend two whole days learning from current zoo professionals from Education\, Animal Care\, Veterinary Medicine and Zoo Operations! From front of house and behind the scenes\, participants will learn about exhibit design\, animal care/health and more. Boxed lunch is also provided each day of the program. Capacity for this popular program is limited to 18 participants aged 13-17.  \nCome meet some of the nationally recognized zoo professionals that help put and keep Roger Williams Park Zoo on the map. You will learn about the variety of jobs needed to support one of the nations oldest zoological institutions and how we continue to provide state of the art care\, exhibit design\, and training to our animals as well as exciting events and experiential learning year-round. Venture with us behind the scenes to see how some of that work unfolds and how the Zoo is conserving wildlife and wild places both here in New England and around the world. \nParticipant Pricing : $276 (covers both days of programming​\, course\, materials\, and lunch) \nAny questions? Call us at (401) 785-3510 x 358 or email programs@rwpzoo.org \nCancellation/Refund Policy: There are no refunds given unless this program is cancelled by the Zoo. Event runs rain or shine! \n 
URL:https://www.rwpzoo.org/event/zoo-careers-101/
LOCATION:Roger Williams Park Zoo\, 1000 Elmwood Avenue\, Providence\, RI\, 02907\, United States
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SUMMARY:Holiday Lights Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:MORE DETAILS ON THE 2026-2027 SHOW COMING SOON!\n\n\n\n\nBring family and friends to experience Holiday Lights Spectacular presented by Rhode Island Energy – an annual walk-through experience just in time for the holidays. Join us nightly November 27 – January 3\, 2027 for a dazzling light display through the Zoo. Featuring 40 acres of festive larger-than-life luminous displays\, this year’s event is even bigger and brighter with more than 3 1/2 million illuminated lights!\n\n\nExtra Details\n\n\n*Holiday Lights Spectacular is open on New Years Eve and New Year’s Day!*Open rain or shine. NO REFUNDS OR RESCHEDULING. Tickets must be purchased online in advance.
URL:https://www.rwpzoo.org/event/holiday-lights-spectacular/
LOCATION:Roger Williams Park Zoo\, 1000 Elmwood Avenue\, Providence\, RI\, 02907\, United States
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