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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…

10 Years Brew at the Zoo logo in front of guests attending Brew at the Zoo event. Guests are dressed in animal print and holding tasting cups.

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…

Veterinarian team observing and working on shaving giraffe Jaffa's hoof while other vet support staff monitor his vitals.

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…

Inside of Red Wolf den- mother Brave laying with two pups.

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….

Three guests attending Zoobilee! Feast with the Beasts fundraiser posing with a dinosaur costume. Guests are smiling and holding samples of food from the restaurants participating in Zoobilee.

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…

Food Trucks set up for Food Truck Fridays with guests walking around enjoying food and beverages at the event. Some guests are sitting in the grass or in chairs mingling with family and friends.

Food Truck Fridays are Back at Roger Williams Park Carousel Village

Providence RI (April 9, 2023) Join us for the 9th season of Food Truck Friday at Carousel Village in Roger Williams Park Fridays from April 14th through September 29th, 5-8…

Graphic of T-Rex dinosaur with wide open mouth showing teeth with trees in the background.

Dinosaurs are Back!

PROVIDENCE, RI (February 27, 2023) By popular demand, dinosaurs are back at Roger Williams Park Zoo this spring! Dinosaurs Among Us opens on April 7 and runs through August 13,…

Mom Tree Kangaroo eating a stalk of celery with baby tree kangaroo in pouch poking head out.

Roger Williams Park Zoo Announces Birth of Endangered Matschie’s Tree Kangaroo

PROVIDENCE, RI (January 1, 2023) Roger Williams Park Zoo is delighted to announce the arrival of Paia, an endangered Matschie’s tree kangaroo born to mom Keweng and dad Morobe. Paia…

Masai Giraffe close up.

Hey, Providence, Meet Providence.. the Giraffe

PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND (Nov 17, 2022) Providence, a 20-month-old Masai giraffe, has arrived at Roger Williams Park Zoo. Coincidently, she comes from the Greenville Zoo, which had already named her…

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