Food Truck Friday
2025-04-18 17:00 - 2025-09-26 20:30 (America/New_York) | Carousel Village, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
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 week. Enjoy live music, local beer and wine from Trinity Brewhouse, explore Hasbro’s Boundless Playground or take a carousel ride or hop on the train (additional cost).

Food Truck Friday is produced by PVD Food Truck Events in partnership with Roger Williams Park Zoo.

Breakfast with the Zebra & Wildebeest
2025-09-07 08:30 - 10:00 | Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
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 you will go “on-exhibit” as you join zookeepers in staging our mixed-species yard for Zebras, Wildebeest and Watusi Cattle! Learn about who eats what as you prepare interesting snacks, scents and more to keep our African crew happy, healthy, and well-nourished. Capacity is limited to 20 participants, so register early!
Extra Details
Cost: Members: $92 / Non-members: $112
PLEASE NOTE: Pre-registration is required. All children under 15 years old must be accompanied by a paid adult.

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
2025-09-26 18:00 - 2025-11-01 22:30 | Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
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 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.

On the Brink: American Burying Beetle Recovery Efforts Webinar
2025-11-05 14:00 - 15:00 | RI
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 returning their nutrients to the ecosystem. Listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, American burying beetles face habitat loss and scarce food souRrces due to expanding human development.
The Center is honored to host this FREE webinar featuring a panel of experts from across the country working on recovery efforts. These experts have more than 30 years of experience leading breeding, reintroduction, and monitoring programs for American burying beetles.
Our panelists: Lou Perotti, director of conservation programs for Roger Williams Park Zoo; Mandy Pritchard, team leader of the World of the Insect Department at Cincinnati Zoo; Genelle Uhrig, director of wildlife ecology at The Wilds Conservation Center in Ohio; Bob Merz, director of the Center for American Burying Beetle Conservation at St. Louis Zoo; and Kayla Garcia, zoological manager of invertebrates at St. Louis Zoo.
Register for the webinar to learn more about these efficient recyclers and the ongoing efforts to bring them back from the brink of extinction.

Youth Climate Conference
2025-11-08 09:15 - 16:30 | Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
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 for funding to turn their ideas into action. What’s Included:

Hands-on climate + sustainability activities
Teamwork, public speaking & leadership skills
Create a local climate action plan
Chance to receive funding & mentorship
Surprise guest speaker (stay tuned!)

Participants must register in teams of 3–6 youth (ages 14-18) with an adult mentor (at least 21 years old). Registration closes: November 3, 2025 at 5:30 pm.

Food Truck DAY
2025-11-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
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 admission and FREE for RWPZoo members. Food, snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.
Special for Veterans: All active and retired United States military veterans with valid military ID receive 50% off regular daytime Zoo admission for up to four people in their immediate family.
This event is produced by PVD Food Truck Events and Roger Williams Park Zoo with additional support from FoodTrucksIn.com.

Zoo Careers 101: An Introduction to How Zoos Work
2025-11-15 08:30 - 2025-11-16 16:00 | Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
Two-day workshop held on Saturday & Sunday, November 15 & 16. With Zoo Careers 101, aspiring zoo professionals (aged 13-17) 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!
Participant Pricing : $276 / Members: $251 (covers both days of programming​, course, materials, and lunch)

Holiday Lights Spectacular
2025-11-28 17:00 - 2026-01-04 21:30 | Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
Bring 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 28 – January 4, 2026 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!

Extra Details

*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.

Roger Williams Park Winter Wonderland
2025-12-06 12:00 - 16:30 | Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island
Immerse yourself in the magic of the season at the Roger Williams Park Winter Wonderland on Saturday, December 6th, from noon to 4:00 pm! Join us for a day packed with festive fun, including winter crafts, hayrides, beautiful light displays, choir performances, and special visits with Santa. The event culminates with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at 4:30 pm at the Roger Williams Bandstand.
Free parking and a convenient shuttle service within the park make it easy for everyone to enjoy this unforgettable holiday experience!

Visit the Zoo Day Food Drive (free Zoo admission)
2025-12-27 10:00 - 15:00 | RI
We are celebrating National Visit the Zoo Day, with FREE daytime admission to all on Saturday, December 27th. Share the holiday spirit with the community by bringing non-perishable food items to benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank and receive free day-of entry to the Zoo! No need to reserve tickets online in advance.
Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses is generously donating a truck and staff to help collect and distribute all food items. Get outside, say hello to our animals, and make wild memories with family and friends.
For a complete list of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank’s most needed items please go to: https://rifoodbank.org/donate-food/.

Winter Wonder Days
2026-01-01 - 2026-02-28 | Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
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 the Zoo! Discount will be automatically applied at checkout.

Tapas and Tamarins (18+)
2026-02-07 16:30 - 18:30 | Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
Experience an exclusive after-hours adventure inside our Faces of the Rainforest! Explore the exhibit after hours and learn from a talented team of animal care experts on how to care for our rainforest friends! During Tapas and Tamarins, you will have the opportunity to learn from animal conservationists about ways to keep animals enriched, maintain a rainforest habitat, and who’s who of the rainforest! After your adventure, indulge in rainforest themed tapas* while sipping on a special rainforest inspired mocktail! Reserve your spot today! Capacity is limited to 30 participants and openings will not last long.
*Food and beverage offerings subject to change based on seasonal availability and other factors beyond our control.
Cost: Members: $105 / Non-members: $125
Pre-registration is required. Ticket price includes program, private access to the Faces of the Rainforest, and a full menu of tapas and signature mocktail. This program is best suited for adults 18 and up. Navigating sandy and uneven surfaces will be required as will the ability to wear a mask for extended periods of time.

Young Explorers Stuffed Critter Clinic
2026-02-12 10:30 - 2026-02-14 13:30 | RI
Bring your favorite stuffed animal friend for a special checkup in Our Big Backyard. Check out real animal x-rays, create a unique ID bracelet for your patient, enjoy hands-on activities and a scavenger hunt. This program is FREE with Zoo admission or membership. Drop-in anytime between 10:30 am – 1:30 pm.

Great Backyard Bird Count
2026-02-14 10:30 - 2026-02-16 13:30 | RI
Join us inside the Big Backyard building and learn cool facts, spy on feathered friends, and get crafty with fun activities. Drop in between 10:30 am – 1:30 pm, for hands-on activities and conservation-themed make and take crafts! The Great Backyard Bird Count takes place across the country, and helps avian researchers gather information to better protect wild birds for the future! This program is FREE with Zoo admission or your Zoo membership.

RESCHEDULED- Free Admission for Patriots Fans now on 2/15
2026-02-15 10:00 - 15:30 | Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
Score a touchdown with FREE Zoo Admission on Sunday (2/15) when you wear your Patriots gear!
To celebrate the Patriots’ incredible season and Super Bowl appearance, we are offering FREE admission for all (win or lose) when you sport your favorite Patriots gear on Sunday, February 15! Swing by to visit your favorite animals and enjoy the fresh air. No advanced registration required.

Breakfast with the Rainforest Residents
2026-03-22 08:30 - 10:00 | Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
Take a trip to the tropics and experience the Raves of the Rainforest like never before! After a hot breakfast you’ll get an opportunity to watch a training demonstration in the Education Center before taking a short walk over to the Rainforest. There you will meet with the staff that care for the rainforest animals and get a chance to go below the neighboring building with operations staff as you inspect the maze of pumps and pipes that make up the exhibits life support system before ending in the free flight aviary with the rest of the rainforest residents before it opens to the public.
Capacity is limited to 30 participants, so register early!
Cost: $93/members, $113/non-members

EARLY ACCESS Photos with the Easter Bunny at Carousel Village
2026-03-28 09:15 - 2026-03-29 09:45, 2026-04-03 09:15 - 2026-04-04 09:45 | Carousel Village, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
Hop into the fun early with our exclusive program—skip the lines and enjoy meeting the Easter Bunny before the crowd arrives! Plus, your child will enjoy unlimited carousel rides for the day.
Just be sure to bring your own camera to capture the magic! Capacity is limited, and tickets must be reserved online in advance.

Photos with the Easter Bunny at Carousel Village
2026-03-28 10:00 - 2026-03-29 15:00, 2026-04-03 10:00 - 2026-04-04 15:00 | Carousel Village, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
Hop on over to the Carousel Village to visit with everyone’s favorite bunny March 28 & 29 and April 3 & 4! Say hello to the Easter Bunny and even pose for a sweet photo together. Carousel rides and train rides (weather-dependent) will be available for purchase, giving you the perfect day. Just be sure to bring your own camera to capture the magic! Capacity is limited, and tickets must be reserved online in advance.

Breakfast with the Elephants
2026-04-11 08:30 - 10:00 | Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
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 it for the day by providing enrichment and diet for our beloved elephant girls! One of the girls might even create a custom artwork that will be raffled off to one of our attendees! Capacity is limited to 30 participants and openings will not last long.
Extra Details
Cost: Members: $103 / Non-members: $123
PLEASE NOTE: Pre-registration is required. Ticket price includes a hot breakfast buffet, program, and admission to the Zoo post program. All children under 15 years old must be accompanied by a paid adult.

Travel with RWPZ to The Bronx Zoo
2026-05-09 06:30 - 21:00 | Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
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, Congo Gorilla Forest, Jungle World, The Wild Asia Monorail and unlimited rides on the zoo shuttle! 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!
Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. Ticket price includes Bronx Zoo admission and roundtrip travel via chartered motorcoach. Guests 17 and under are required to have a responsible adult chaperone with them. Cancellations made prior to April 9th are eligible for a refund minus a $15 processing fee per participant. No refunds will be issued after April 9th.
The registration period will end on April 25th, 2026.

Whisky & More for Wildlife: Rare Spirits for Special Animals
2026-05-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
**Early-Bird Alert: Save $10 on your ticket through March 17!**
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, bourbon, gin, and more!
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Zoo’s bison care and conservation efforts. This 21+ event sold out last year, so secure your tickets online now.
Your ticket includes: 5 curated tastings, a Wee Glencairn tasting glass, appetizers, soft drinks, animal encounters and access to an exclusive silent auction featuring rare spirits and unique experiences.

Zoobilee! Party with a Purpose
2026-06-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
SAVE THE DATE! June 27, 2026
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 cause! Indulge in delicious bites from dozens of the area’s top restaurants and sip on refreshing cocktails. Dance the night away and get to know some of your favorite furry (and feathery) friends with special encounters. Plus, your ticket helps save wildlife and wild places! Every dollar raised at Zoobilee supports the Zoo’s mission of conservation and education.
All food samples are included, and cash bars are available. This is an adults-only evening event (21+) and no person under the age of 21 will be permitted.
Current Zoo members receive a $25 discount off each general admission ticket (limit 2 at the member rate). Discount will automatically apply at checkout.
