Roger Williams Park Zoo, Rhode Island, United States

4.5 (1.191 reviews) Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #6 in Providence Zoos • Parks

Good animal exhibits & armadillo encounter- BRING MASK FOR INDOOR SITES

Located amid 40 acres of beautiful woodlands, the Roger Williams Park Zoo provides visitors the opportunity to see animals from all over the globe – some more than a million years old. Naturalistic surroundings are home to more than 100 species of animals including a Komodo dragon, as well as zebras, red pandas, African elephants, Masai giraffes, snow leopards, bears, flamingoes, sloths, and more! Kids from two to 102 have the opportunity to feed giraffes and harbor seals, as well as an array of farmyard animals. For something slightly out of the ordinary, visit our new Explore and Soar area offering an exhilarating zip ride, a train excursion through the woodlands, and ice cream station. The Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), and is home to many endangered species. As a result, the Zoo participates in cooperative conservation and breeding programs to help ensure the future survival of many endangered species.
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Address

1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907-3659

Mobile

+1 401-785-3510

Website

http://www.rwpzoo.org/

Email

[email protected]

Working hours

Monday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Current local date and time now

Saturday, May 04, 2024, 14:14

User Ratings

4.5 based on (1.191 reviews)

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Reviews

4Danielle Fernandez 5:00 PM Jun 1, 2021
Great Day of Fun!
We enjoyed our visit to the Roger Williams Park Zoo! We enjoyed how the zoo was laid out and the signs pointing you in a good path to follow. I also really liked that they do not give out paper maps and have you take a photo of a wooden one instead! The exhibits were well cared for and I enjoyed that there were zoo workers nearby to tell you about the animals. The highlight was the Red Panda (the sole reason we visited) and the Red Panda Merch! I was lucky enough to get some great shots of her walking around and eating. Adorbs! We wanted to see the Lantern Display but decided against it due to pricing. We paid $18 for the day admission and it was another $25 on top to basically retrace our steps and see all the lanterns we already saw but lit up. If they had a discounted add on, we may have considered it.
4ransom007 5:00 PM Apr 27, 2021
Good zoo in Providence, Rhode Island
The zoo has free parking. Online ticketing is recommended and tickets are date and time sensitive. The zoo is slightly hilly with good paths and some shade. During my visit is saw cheetahs, a snow leopard, zebras, elephant, giraffe, bison, pronghorn, alpaca, eagles and much more. The indoor exhibits were closed. A few food carts were open around the zoo, but the main food court and the only gift shop are at the "top" of the zoo. This is the highest elevation area and about as far from the entrance as you can get. I felt that the signage was poor. COVID-19: Employees were masked and visitors were expected to remain masked and observe social distancing. There were "animal tracks" to guide you along the circuit through the zoo.