Thursdays just got a whole lot wilder! Starting September 24th, enjoy $10 daytime admission every Thursday through the end of the year. Fall into savings and come hang out with all your favorite animal friends at Roger Williams Park Zoo for some mid-week fun! Grab your tickets online or in person (discount is automatically applied!)
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,...
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...
Grab the family and join us for Food Truck DAY at the Zoo! Enjoy sweet and savory food trucks located around the Zoo 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...
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...
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 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...
Come enjoy a holiday story time with Roger, the Zoo's mascot on November 28 and 29 for some festive fun from 11:00 am- 12:30 pm! Guests will enjoy holiday cookie decorating, a hot cocoa bar, and a holiday-themed photo op. Don't forget your camera to capture the magic! After the event, continue the fun by...
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...
Immerse yourself in the magic of the season at the Roger Williams Park Winter Wonderland on Saturday, December 5th, from noon to 4:00 pm! Join us for a day packed...