News & Press Releases
Roger Williams Park Zoo Hosts Holiday Lights Spectacular – Zoo transforms into a sparkling winter wonderland starting November 24th!
PROVIDENCE, RI (Oct. 16, 2023) It’s time for New England’s favorite and newest winter tradition, Holiday Lights Spectacular, at Roger Williams Park Zoo. The event, featuring festive, larger-than-life dazzling displays,…
Roger Williams Park Zoo Mourns the Death of Giraffe Jaffa
PROVIDENCE, RI (Oct. 3, 2023) With enormous sadness, Roger Williams Park Zoo announces the death of Jaffa Prince, their 13-year-old Masai giraffe. Jaffa underwent a procedure in June to care…
Roger Williams Park Zoo Awarded Reaccreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
PROVIDENCE, RI (September 14, 2023) The Roger Williams Park Zoo announced today that it has earned reaccreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The Zoo was the first…
Roger Williams Park Zoo Welcomes New Board Member
PROVIDENCE, RI (August 22, 2023) Roger Williams Park Zoo is pleased to announce that Damaris R. Messina has joined the Rhode Island Zoological Society Board of Directors. The Zoo’s Board…
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: Pumpkins Around the World!
September 28-Oct 31, 2023 Providence, Rhode Island (August 16, 2023) New England’s favorite fall event is back at Roger Williams Park Zoo. This year’s Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, presented by Citizens, takes you…
Brew at the Zoo at Roger Williams Park Zoo
PROVIDENCE, RI (July 13, 2023) Celebrate the 10th annual Brew at the Zoo on August 26th at 5 pm. Guests will tap into their wild side at this adults-only evening…
Roger Williams Park Zoo Performs Successful Procedure on Giraffe
A team of 45 animal care specialists assisted with the treatment PROVIDENCE, RI (June 20, 2023) Jaffa, a 12-year-old male giraffe at Roger Williams Park Zoo, is recovering from a…
Critically Endangered Red Wolf Pups Born
PROVIDENCE, RI (May 22, 2023) For the second year in a row, Roger Williams Park Zoo announces the birth of two red wolf pups, the world’s most endangered canid species….
31st Annual Zoobilee! Feast with the Beasts Roars to Life June 24th
PROVIDENCE, RI (May 17, 2023) Tickets are now on sale for “the wildest party of the year” – Roger Williams Park Zoo’s 31st annual fundraising bash, Zoobilee! Feast with the…