Events

Snooze at the Zoo for the wildest family overnight adventure in town! The night begins with pizza and ice cream before educators engage you and children in hands-on activities, animal encounters, and a Zoo tour by flashlight. End the evening by crawling into your sleeping bag in the Meller-Danforth Education Center with popcorn and a movie. You’ll need your zzzzs before waking up with the animals! A light breakfast will be provided before a morning Zoo tour.

Time:  6:30 pm - 10:00 am

Price:

• Members:  $100 per parent/child pair; $50 per additional participant.
• Non-members:  $110 per parent/child pair; $55 per additional participant.

Dates & Themes:

• Saturday, July 20: Wild Workplace - Working in a zoo can be WILD! Enter the world of zoo careers in a family overnight about veterinary care, research, conservation and education.  

• Saturday, July 27: Creatures of the Night - *SOLD OUT When the sun goes down, many animals are just waking up. Learn about creatures of the night, and the adaptations that enable them to survive in a world of darkness. Even dissect an owl pellet!  

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Please note: There must be at least a 1:3 parent/child ratio. This program is not designed for adults without children
Important registration note: There are no refunds unless program is cancelled by the Zoo.
All requests to change the date of your program must be made at least 48 hours prior to the start of your scheduled program. Requests are not guaranteed and are dependent upon availability. A fee of $20 per program participant will be assessed when any change to your program date is made.

Questions? Contact programs@rwpzoo.org or call (401) 785-3510 ext 358.

On the first Tuesday of each month (Now - August), Carousel Village offers Sensory-Friendly Days. We invite those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences to explore and enjoy Carousel Village.

For maximum comfort, there will be no music or indoor lights. The Carousel, bounce house and playground will be open to the public, as well as train and pony rides (weather permitting).

Dates:

• Tuesday, August 6

Time: 12:00 - 6:00 pm

Please note: Standard activity pricing applies.

What do animals do when the sun begins to set – come find out at Roger Williams Park Zoo’s Zoo Night.  Adults (21+) have the Zoo to themselves without worrying about the kids. Food concessions are open for purchase, enjoy a drink at the bars throughout the Zoo, and delight in a visit with the animals. Then dance to the music, get silly in Hasbro’s Our Big Backyard with corn hole, giant Jenga and other outdoor games, and cool down in the Drip Drop Water Garden.  Enjoy the opportunity to get up close to interesting creatures and feel the exhilaration of the Soaring Eagle Zip Ride in Explore & Soar*. But wait there’s more … every thirty minutes listen for exciting raffle prizes including the tickets for a giraffe feed, the Soaring Eagle Zip Ride,  or Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular coming in October.  The grand prize -  two tickets to the Zoo’s popular event Brew at the Zoo on August 24!   

Dates: 

• Thursday, August 15, 2019

Time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Pricing: $25 in advance, $30 day of the event.  Ticket includes one complimentary beer, wine or soft drink.  All guests must show a valid ID before entering Zoo grounds.

Please note: Zoo Nights are open rain or shine. In the case of light to moderate rain, the events will be open.  There will be no refunds or rescheduling. 

*Standard activity pricing applies.

Roger Williams Park Zoo management will close the event if there is a threat of heavy rain and high winds.  If Zoo Night is canceled on August 15 the event will be re-scheduled for September 12.