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They’ve all made the Nice List, the verdict is cle

They’ve all made the Nice List, the verdict is clear, they’ve been perfectly wild all throughout the year! 💙 We hope your Christmas Eve is wildly bright, and that Santa Paws is good to you tonight! ✨🎄🎁

P.S. Reminder- The Zoo will be closed tomorrow for Christmas Day.

Mangia, mangia! Elsie, the Komodo dragon, is celeb

Mangia, mangia! Elsie, the Komodo dragon, is celebrating the Feast of the Seven Fishes today with her own seafood spread thanks to keeper Gabe. No matter how you celebrate, we hope your holidays are full of festive cheer! 🥰

It’s a double dose of tree-mendous celebrations! 🥳

It’s a double dose of tree-mendous celebrations! 🥳 Help us wish a happy belated 19th Birthday to Morobe and happy early 6th Birthday to Keweng!

These two Matschie’s tree kangaroos are spending their special days munching on their favorite delicious, leafy treats.

Please leave your birthday wishes in the comments! We’ll be sure to pass your messages along to the birthday stars, though they may be a little busy snacking to reply.

14 days left to ignite your holiday spirit! ✨ Make

14 days left to ignite your holiday spirit! ✨ Make lasting family memories and soak in the magic of the holidays at the Holiday Lights Spectacular presented by @rhodeislandenergy.

A heartfelt thank you to @nordsonadhesive, our Winterland Sponsor, for bringing this fun, interactive display to life. 💡🙌

🥳 We've saved the best for last! Unlock a whole ye

🥳 We've saved the best for last! Unlock a whole year of wild adventure - ONE lucky winner will receive a Family Level Membership for a whole year of unlimited Zoo fun, plus train ride tickets to enjoy during your visits!

**Giveaway closed - congrats to @araeh07 **

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Thank you for celebrating the holidays with us! Stay tuned for the final winner announcement tomorrow!

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🦒 🎁Show some love for our long-necked friends! Tod

🦒 🎁Show some love for our long-necked friends! Today, ONE winner will receive a symbolic Adopt-An-Animal Giraffe package! This fun prize includes a plush giraffe, an adoption certificate, a fact card, PLUS two daytime Zoo tickets to come visit our giraffes!

**Giveaway closed - congrats to @xine_crochetqueem **

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Winners will be notified via DM Monday, December 22.

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’Twas the week before Christmas, the giraffes stoo

’Twas the week before Christmas, the giraffes stood tall, all wrapped up in bows, while the gifts weren’t wrapped at all 😅🎁

📸 Keepers Niki and JV

Gear up for the 2026 Food Truck Friday season! We’

Gear up for the 2026 Food Truck Friday season! We’ve teamed up with @pvd_foodtruckevents and @goodvibesbevs to give TWO winners the ULTIMATE experience package for a night of food and fun!

Each winner receives:
• A VIP Table for 8 guests
• 4 Food Vouchers & 4 Drink Vouchers
• 4 Carousel Ride Tickets & 4 Train Ride Tickets

TO ENTER:
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Winners will be notified via DM tomorrow afternoon.

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Paws for a minute to wish George a beary Happy 30t

Paws for a minute to wish George a beary Happy 30th Birthday! 🎂🎉🥳

George’s keeper Kim made him a delicious ice cake filled with his favorite fruits, and some staff came out to sing him Happy Birthday. It was a paw-some celebration of a special bear! George is one of the oldest living bears in human care in North America at 30 years old.

Get ready for a truly unique prize! ONE winner wil

Get ready for a truly unique prize! ONE winner will receive an exclusive, limited-edition painting created by our very own Matschie's tree kangaroo! Plus, we're including a pair of Zoo daytime tickets so you can visit! 🧡

**Giveaway closed - winner has been contacted via DM**

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NOTE: Winner must be able to pick up the prize at the Zoo. Winners will be notified via DM tomorrow afternoon.

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