10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The Zoo is open Thursday – Monday from 10am – 4pm (closed Tues/Wed). The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is OPEN nightly.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Looking for a unique night out? Join us for an exclusive evening inside the 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...
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...
Take a trip to the tropics and experience the Faces 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...
MORE DETAILS ON THE 2026-2027 SHOW COMING SOON! Bring family and friends to experience Holiday Lights Spectacular presented by Rhode Island Energy – an annual walk-through experience just in time for...
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...
Ever wondered what it takes to design a zoo exhibit? Now you can try it yourself in our Gingerbread Zoo workshop! Guided by our Special Projects Manager, you’ll build, decorate, and compete with your own gingerbread animal exhibit. Bring family and friends and leave with your creation—and a tasty treat! Minimum Age: all ages but this...
