Events

This exciting 45-minute concert specifically geared towards our youngest Zoo guests promises to be fun for the whole family. The Rock-a-Baby trio will introduce the true stars of their show – “Rhythm, Melody and Harmony” - three silly and entertaining puppets who know a lot about music. Playing everything from well-known children’s songs to rock and pop classics - shake, dance and sing along as we explore fun musical concepts, play games, and boogie down.

Time: 10:30am - 11:15am (all concerts)
Price: $7.00 per participant (age 2 & older) Pre-Registration is required.

Dates & Themes:

• January 18 - Jump into Winter *Cancelled
• February 8 - Water, Water Everywhere  Click HERE to Register
• March 15 - Rainforest Rock Click HERE to Register
• April 25 - Dinosaur Stomp Click HERE to Register
• May 9 - Butterfly & Bug Boogie Click HERE to Register

Please note: There are no refunds unless the Zoo cancels the program. We must receive requests to transfer the date of your registration at least 48 hours in advance. We cannot guarantee your requests that may be dependent upon availability. If there are any changes to your registration, there is a $5 fee.

This program fee does not include Zoo admission. You must purchase Zoo tickets at the Zoo entrance on the day of the concert. If you are a Zoo member, you may use your membership to enter the Zoo, so your only expense will be the Rock-a-Baby program fee!  To be placed on a wait-list, please contact programs@rwpzoo.org or call (401) 785-3510 ext. 358

Amphibian species are disappearing at an alarming rate across the globe due to habitat loss, pollution, and disease. FrogWatch trainings cover the importance of amphibians in the environment, how monitoring our local population helps to protect them, factors to consider in choosing a site to monitor, how to tell frog species apart by their calls and how to report findings to FrogWatch USA. Become a citizen scientist with FrogWatch USA, and help save our frogs!

Sunday, February 23: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Price: $10/household (includes up to 2 adults and 2 children age 8+)

FrogWatch trainings cover the importance of amphibians in the environment. The instruction focuses on how to:

• monitor our local frog population to protect the species;
• determine factors when choosing a site to monitor;
• tell frog species apart by their calls; and,
• report findings to FrogWatch USA.

After passing a test on identifying frog calls at the end of the training, certified citizen scientists then commit to monitoring a local amphibian habitat (such as a pond or lake) approximately once a week for about 15 minutes and collecting/submitting data on what they hear. Data collected will be added to a national FrogWatch USA database.

Important note:  FrogWatch trainings will cover a large amount of information and protocols. While FrogWatching is a great after-dark family activity for all ages, the trainings are designed for interested older children and adults.

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

Marco Polo’s adventure brought him face to face with the exotic animals of the Silk Road, and so will yours! Start by dining on a hot breakfast buffet of baked pastries, fresh fruit, fluffy scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, breakfast potatoes, orange juice, cranberry juice, coffee, and water. After breakfast, you’ll join zookeepers that care for the animals of Marco Polo’s Adventure Trek in opening for the day; climb into the bear exhibit to prep it for their arrival, get up close with a camel, and see the snow leopards, red pandas, cranes and takin get their first enrichment of the day. Capacity is limited to 25 participants, so register early!

Date: Sunday, March 29 (rain or shine)
Time: 8:30 am
Price: $55 RWP Zoo members; $65 Non-members

*The behind-the-scenes components of this program are not wheelchair accessible.  Some climbing over rocks required.

For all Breakfast with the Animals programs:

• Breakfast with the Animals is rain or shine. Tickets are non-refundable. 
• Ticket price includes a hot breakfast buffet, program, and admission to the Zoo post program.
• Participants age 15 and younger must be accompanied by a registered adult.
• Pre-registration is required. 

Join us for an hour of nature play before the zoo opens! Designed for families who have a child with sensory sensitivities, come and play in Hasbro’s Our Big Backyard from 9 to 10 a.m. Build mud pies, watch boats float downstream and climb high in a tree-house. Limited to 70 participants, this hour will allow you and your family to spend time playing in nature, in a smaller group of guests.

Try something new:Imagination playground, a large-scale building toy, will be available for guests to use during this time. This amazing play material allows you to create tall towers, build ramps and create cities, all at your own pace.

The Nature Swap room will be available with books and carpet squares for families who need a quiet space during the event.

Time: 9:00 - 10:00 am

Pricing: Regular Zoo admission ($12.95/child; $15.95/senior; $17.95/adult); Free for RWPZoo members

Dates: 

• May 9 - Click HERE to Register
• May 23 - Click HERE to Register
• June 13 - Click HERE to Register
• July 11 - Click HERE to Register
• July 25 - Click HERE to Register
• August 8 - Click HERE to Register
• August 22 - Click HERE to Register
• September 12 - Click HERE to Register
• September 26 - Click HERE to Register

Please note: Rise & Play is free for Roger Williams Park Zoo members, but you must log into your account and pre-register!