Press Releases
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Press Releases
2022
Roger Williams Park Zoo Welcome a New Golden Lion Tamarin Baby
08.17.2022
The Zoo's latest endangered golden lion tamarin was born last Thursday, August 11 to father Kyle and mother Raff (pronounced Rafe).
The new baby will also share mom and dad with siblings Angus and Boudica.
Tamarins are squirrel-size monkeys with a golden ruff resembling a lion's mane. At birth, the golden lion tamarin is fully furred with eyes open. It clings to its mother for the first few weeks and nurses for 90...
Roger Williams Park Zoo hosts Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, Celebrating 75 years of television
08.12.2022
Everyone should put down the remote, shut off their streaming service and make sure they don't miss this year's Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, celebrating 75 years of television.
Presented by Citizens, guests will share in the nostalgia of their favorite tv shows, artistically carved on thousands of pumpkins. From Mr. Ed to The Walking Dead, this year's Spectacular has something for everyone. Visitors will have a "yabba-dabba-do time" while "taking a break from all their...
Roger Williams Park Zoo Welcome New Board Members
07.07.2022
Roger Williams Park Zoo is pleased to announce two new members have joined the Rhode Island Zoological Society Board of Directors: Cheryl Cohen and Pamela W. Heffernan.
The Zoo's Board of Directors works to secure the public and private sector support needed by the Zoo to continue to develop new world-class exhibits, make significant contributions to conservation, and serve the community as a valuable source of environmental education, recreation, and economic...
Roger Williams Park Zoo Announces Birth of Southern Tamandua Pup
06.06.2022
Roger Williams Park Zoo is thrilled to announce the birth of a Southern tamandua to mom Carina and dad Salvador.
Born on May 6, the family resides in the Faces of the Rainforest habitat. This companion pairing was based on a recommendation from the AZA Southern Tamandua Species Survival Plan® (SSP) Program to establish and maintain a healthy and genetically diverse population. Keepers have yet to decide a...
Critically Endangered Red Pup Born at Roger Williams Park Zoo
05.27.2022
Roger Williams Park Zoo is elated to announce the birth of a red wolf pup, the world’s most endangered canid species, as part of the red wolf breeding program.
Born at the Zoo on May 5, mom Brave (aged 6) has been observed carefully tending to her little one. This is a historic birth for the Zoo and an emblem of hope for the survival of this species. Only 15-20 red wolves remain in the wild, and they are all located in eastern North Carolina.
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Zoobilee! Feast with the Beasts Fundraiser Returns to In-Person June 25, Celebrates 30th Year
05.25.2022
Tickets are now on sale for “the wildest party of the year” – Roger Williams Park Zoo’s annual fundraising bash, Zoobilee! Feast with the Beasts, presented by BankRI.
Event, Presented by BankRI, to Feature Culinary Delights from Area’s Best Restaurants, Live Entertainment
This year’s event, to be held on Saturday, June 25th from 7:00 to 11:00 pm, is set to feature fine food and drink from over 35 of the area’s best restaurants and beverage...
Roger Williams Park Zoo Beloved Seal Bubba has new Residency, Woods Hole Science Aquarium
05.13.2022
Roger Williams Park Zoo’s beloved harbor seal Bubba has a new residency at Woods Hole Science Aquarium on Cape Cod.
Bubba brought joy to staff and visitors of the Zoo for over 20 years. Although the Zoo will miss him very much, staff and volunteers are excited to know that he’ll have harbor seal company.
Harbor seals are very social animals and thanks to coordination with USDA and the Association of...
Roger Williams Park Zoo Takes Precautions Against Avian Flu
04.07.2022
Roger Williams Park Zoo is taking preventative measures to ensure the safety of the bird species in its care.
Roger Williams Park Zoo is taking preventative measures to ensure the safety of the bird species in its care from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), a virus that has been found in many wild birds and domestic flocks along the east coast. This is a disease the Zoo’s animal care and...
Roger Williams Park Zoo Celebrates its 150th Birthday
03.01.2022
New England's Zoo Since 1872
(updated March 14) In 1872, Ulysses Grant was president; there were 37 states in the union; the U.S. Patent Office issued the first patent; the Metropolitan Museum of Art opened in New York City; suffragette Susan B. Anthony was arrested by a U.S. Deputy Marshal and charged with...
Asian Lantern Spectacular Returns to Roger Williams Park Zoo through July 4
02.28.2022
Celebrate the art, beauty and wonder of 2000 years of tradition and journey through a wonderland of illuminated, larger-than-life lanterns inspired by our wild world.
The Zoo is transformed into a dazzling evening experience with interactive displays, delicious Asian-inspired cuisine and cultural stage show performances. This enchanting multicultural experience is sure to delight all ages!
The lanterns are created by hand with silk fabric stretched...