Roger Williams Park Zoo

Endangered Species Day
2026-05-16 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Celebrate Endangered Species Day at the Zoo! Discover amazing animals and the important work being done right here and around the globe to protect them. You’ll learn easy things you can do to help make a real difference. Plus, enjoy fun education stations, live musical entertainment by the Unlikely Strummers, special Tree Kangaroo Day activities and games, and connect with local community groups. (All activities are included with your regular Zoo admission.)

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
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.

Brew at the Zoo
2026-08-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
Tap into your wild side at Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, August 29th, an adults-only evening event, and sample hundreds of beers, hard seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails from dozens of local, regional and national breweries (see list below). Enjoy live musical entertainment, animal encounters, and more at Rhode Island’s largest outdoor beer festival.
This is a 21+ event, and no person under the age of 21 will be permitted (including infants). All attendees are required to show a valid ID. Rain or shine, tickets are non-refundable. See below for important event information.
