ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO’S 33rd ANNUAL ZOOBILEE! “PARTY WITH A PURPOSE” ROARS TO LIFE JUNE 28th
PROVIDENCE, RI (June 6, 2026) Tickets are now on sale for the wildest party of the year – Roger Williams Park Zoo’s 33rd annual fundraising bash, Zoobilee! Party With a Purpose,” presented by BankRI. Zoobilee is the Zoo’s largest single-night fundraiser featuring fine fare from dozens of the area’s best restaurants and caterers. Guests (21+ only) will enjoy fabulous entertainment, including live music, dancing, and other fun surprises!
This year’s event will be held on Saturday, June 28th from 7:00 to 10:00 pm, rain or shine. Guests will feast on fine food and drink from over 35 local favorites such as Chaska, Legal Seafood, Shake Shack, J.B’s on the Water and more!
Zoo-themed cocktails like Safari Spritz will be shaken and stirred at the popular “Zootini Bar” by premier beverage sponsor Douglas Wine & Spirits. Please note Roger Williams Park Zoo is closed all day on June 28th to prepare for the event.
The night’s entertainment includes live music by New England’s premiere party band, Mystique, a wine and beer bottle bazaar, and the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the Zoo’s ambassador animals. You never know what wild critters you might meet!
In addition to the great party, there is an online auction with a wide variety of unique items and experiences. The auction offers over 100 items, including priceless behind-the-scenes animal encounters, sports memorabilia, exciting getaways, unique entertainment packages and more. Visit biddingforgood.com/rwpzooauction to browse and bid in the auction now through July 1st.
The funds generated from the event help to underwrite the Zoo’s animal care and award-winning environmental education and conservation programs. These programs include the conservation of threatened and endangered species in New England and worldwide and essential community outreach efforts, such as the Zoomobile, which bring science and environmental education to thousands of local school-aged children and other participants each year.
Zoobilee! is presented by BankRI and is supported by sponsorships and contributions from several area businesses, charitable organizations and individuals working together to make this year’s celebration a wild success!
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.rwpzoo.org/zoobilee, e-mail zoobilee@rwpzoo.org or call (401) 785-3510 x371.
All food samples are included; hydration stations and cash bars are available. Zoobilee! is an adults-only, 21 years of age and older evening event, and no person under the age of 21 will be permitted (including infants).
Roger Williams Park Zoo is Rhode Island’s number one outdoor family and tourist attraction, and a leader in conservation efforts undertaken by a zoo of its size. As leaders in conservation and animal care – we create engaging experiences that empower guests to join us in conserving wildlife and wild places. Roger Williams Park Zoo is supported and managed by the Rhode Island Zoological Society and is owned by the City of Providence. ###