Please Note: Members still visit all year for free, but for your safety, all guests require a timed ticket that must be reserved online. Member Tickets are only valid with an active membership.
Purchase a membership on your next visit to Roger Williams Park Zoo, call the Membership office at (401) 785-3510 ext. 375, or join online NOW!
Your adventure starts as soon as we receive your application and payment! Please read the following for processing and activation times. If you purchased your membership…
- On Zoo grounds: Your membership is active right away.
- On the phone or online: Your membership will be active right away.
- Through the mail: Your membership will be active within seven to ten working days of receiving your payment.
Download your digital eMembership Card today!
Go to the App Store or Play Store and download the eMembership Card app. Under institutions, select Roger Williams Park Zoo. Click "Find My Membership Cards," then enter your last name and phone number. Start using your card right away!
In an effort to go green, we are no longer using physical membership cards.
Download your digital eMembership Card today to your smartphone or other mobile device!
Go to the App Store or Play Store and download the eMembership Card app. Under institutions, select Roger Williams Park Zoo. Click "Find My Membership Cards," then enter your last name and phone number. Start using your card right away! (Please allow up to 4 hours after purchase for the system to update with your information.)
Download your digital eMembership Card today!
Go to the App Store or Play Store and download the eMembership Card app. Under institutions, select Roger Williams Park Zoo. Click "Find My Membership Cards," then enter your last name and phone number. Start using your card right away! (Please allow up to 4 hours after purchase for the system to update with your information.)
If you are having trouble downloading your eMembership Card, you can always show a photo ID at any admission booth. But for faster service at the Gate, we recommend downloading the eMembership card.
Name changes are not permitted until the time of renewal.
All named adults present must show photo ID upon entering the Zoo and at all rides and attractions to prevent misuse of memberships. As a nonprofit organization, we rely greatly on membership and admission revenue for support. If memberships were shared by families and friends, we would not be able to support your Zoo as effectively. Not only does requiring an ID protect the value of all memberships, but it also protects you if your card is ever lost or stolen.
Only those adults named on your membership may use the membership card. The Family Plus and Zookeeper levels will allow extra guests with each visit, so upgrading may be right for you. A Zoo membership makes a great gift any time of year for friends or family who wish to come to the Zoo with you!
It may take up to two weeks for any promotional offers to be adjusted to your membership. You will never lose time when you renew early, your expiration date will be extended for another full year. .
For members with a Family Plus level or higher membership, a nanny/caregiver can bring the covered children to the Zoo along with a note from the member.
We do not share your information with any other institution and therefore, they cannot look you up in their system. If you are planning a trip to another institution, please download your digital membership card. If you have any issues, please call us ahead of time (Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm) or email us at membership@rwpzoo.org and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs. Please note that email requests after 3:30 pm will be handled on the next business day. Be aware that we cannot call another institution on your behalf.
Your RWPZoo membership can be used for discounted admission at the Boston Museum of Science, Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo in MA, and at the Mystic Aquarium and Beardsley Zoo in CT. We do not have a reciprocal agreement with Capron Park or Buttonwoods Zoo. Click here for a complete list of reciprocal organizations and their specific policies.
Discounts must be applied at the time of purchase. Discounts will not be retroactively applied to a purchase. However, you can utilize discounts for a renewal if you wish to add another discounted year to your current membership term.
Absolutely! If you plan to apply your day’s Zoo admission to a membership you must do within the same week of your visit. Please send an email to membership@rwpzoo.org with your order number and a phone number where to reach you and we’ll be happy to credit the price of applicable tickets to the membership level of your choice. Only general daytime admission fees may be applied toward a membership; special event admission, attraction and other tickets purchased are not applicable.
We do not assign credit for time the membership was not used. Even if you have not yet downloaded your card, you are always able to visit the Zoo when you bring a photo ID.
Unfortunately, we are unable to place temporary freezes or holds on memberships.
Funds raised by the Zoo’s membership program directly support the nonprofit Roger Williams Park Zoo’s daily operations and conservation work. Memberships are non-refundable. If you are moving, be sure to check with the local zoo or aquarium in your new area for reciprocal benefits for the remainder of your Roger Williams Park Zoo membership.
No. Memberships are non-transferable.
Please send an email to membership@rwpzoo.org with your full name, membership ID number and new contact information or call (401) 785-3510 ext. 375.
The Zoo offers a library pass membership program which offers a $3.00 discount on admission for the entire year. Patrons who present our Roger Williams Park Zoo Library Pass to a cashier will receive $3.00 off the regular ticket price for any combination of up to four (4) adult, child or senior tickets. For questions, please contact the Group Sales office at (401) 467-0150 or GSales@rwpzoo.org.
Click here to purchase a library pass membership.
Replacing a lost pass? Click here.
If you have recently renewed your RWPZoo membership, please disreagard any further renewal notices. Although we work to process renewals quickly, it is possible that your payment and our notice crossed in the mail.
AAA members can show their ID card and save $10.00 off any Family Plus level membership (or higher) when purchasing at the Zoo. This offer is available in person only.