Roger Williams Park Zoo
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Press Releases Archives
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2007

8/24/2007
Roger Williams Park Zoo is “Wild About Seniors” in September
Month Long Program Features Half-Priced Admission and More for Seniors

8/1/2007
“Just Zoo It!  Healthy Kids, Healthy Families Day” at Roger Williams Park Zoo September 1
Event to Feature Family-Friendly Fitness Activities, Contest to Win an African Safari

7/26/2007
IT’S A(nother) BOY!!
Roger Williams Park Zoo Welcomes Second Giraffe Birth in Three Months

7/25/2007
Giant Anteater Exhibit Opens at Roger Williams Park Zoo August 4
Zoo to Celebrate with “Giant Anteater Weekend”

7/18/2007
Roger Williams Park Zoo Celebrates Diversity with Cultural Arts Summer Series
Special Activities Explore Our “World of Wonder” July 26, August 9 and 23

7/10/2007
Zoobilee: Feast with the Beasts Raises Over $350,000 for Roger Williams Park Zoo
Funds to Support Zoo Conservation and Education Programs

7/9/2007
Roger Williams Park Zoo’s Former Polar Bear Exhibit Reopens as Breathtaking New Bald Eagle Habitat
Exhibit is First to Open as Part of All New “North American Trail”

6/19/2007
Roger Williams Park Zoo to Close Early on Saturday, June 30
Preparations for Zoobilee: Feast with the Beasts Prompt Zoo to Close to the Public at 2 p.m.;Event Tickets Still Available

6/15/2007
Roger Williams Park Zoo to host “Fun on the Farm” July 6 and 7
Event to Feature Farmyard-Themed Activities, Entertainment

6/12/2007
“Feast with the Beasts” at Roger Williams Park Zoo’s 15th Annual Zoobilee Fundraiser, June 30
Area’s Best Restaurants, Music by World Premier Band to Highlight this Evening with the Animals

6/04/2007
Roger Williams Park Zoo to Offer Father’s Day Fun,
Announce Winner of Giraffe Naming Contest at “Day for Dads,” June 17

6/01/2007
Roger Williams Park Zoo to Build “CVS All Kids Can” Tree House
with $500,000 Grant from CVS Caremark Charitable Trust
Universally Accessible Tree House to be Major Component of New “Children’s Zoo” Exhibit

5/16/2007
African Wild Dogs to Debut at Roger Williams Park Zoo Memorial Day Weekend
“Wild Dogs Weekend” Activities Planned in Celebration of Zoo’s Newest Residents

5/14/2007
Roger Williams Park Zoo Observes Armed Forces Day
with Free Admission for Military, May 19

5/7/2007
Giraffe Born at Roger Williams Park Zoo
Zoo’s First Giraffe Birth in Five Years Occurred on Exhibit as Visitors Looked On

4/25/2006
A Wild Way to Celebrate Mother’s Day
Roger Williams Park Zoo Invites Visitors to “Meet Our Moms”

4/20/2007
Roger Williams Park Zoo Opens Feinstein Junior Scholar Wetlands Trail
Newly Renovated Exhibit is one of the first projects of the “New Zoo”

4/10/2007
Roger Williams Park Zoo Announces Baby Emus
Three emu chicks arrive at zoo

3/20/2007
Family Fun for School Vacation Week:
Roger Williams Park Zoo to Host “Party for the Planet”

3/15/2007
2007 Summer Events Calendar

2/21/07
Roger Williams Park Zoo Receives $500,000 Grant from CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust
Funds to Support Construction of Universally Accessible Tree House in New Children’s Zoo Exhibit

2/2/07
Roger Williams Park Zoo to Host “Tools and Tails,” February 19 - 23
School Vacation Week Event Features Construction-Themed Activities Focused on Animal “Homes” and New Zoo Exhibits

1/19/07
Newly Formed Regional Collaborative to Make Greater Impact on Local Environments
“New England Conservation Collaborative” Aims to Foster Regional Partnerships to Improve Local Conservation Efforts

1/03/07
Parents and Preschoolers Can Beat the Winter Blues with “Toddler Time” at Roger Williams Park Zoo Every Friday in January and February

2006
1/5/06
Talk about Wild - Roger Williams Park Zoo Announces 2006 Conservation Lecture Series

1/12/06
Families Can Enjoy a "Wild" Winter Break at
Roger Williams Park Zoo's "Hibernation Celebration" Feb. 20 - 24
Festivities to Include Appearance by PBS Animated Character, "Arthur"

2/23/06
Study Finds Endangered Species Act Is A Success
Centers for Biological Diversity Announces Study Results at RWPZoo,
Highlights Zoo Conservation Program

4/4/06
Family Fun for School Vacation Week:
Roger Williams Park Zoo to Host Conservation Week with
Celebration of "Rainforests Around the World," April 17 - 22

4/6/06
Roger Williams Park Zoo, Bank of America Kick Off New Field Trip Grant Program
"Trixie's Fund" to Help Bring Zoo Experience, Science Education to Children in Need

4/19/06
RETURN OF THE DINOSAURS: HOLLYWOOD STYLE!
May 13 - September 4, 2006
Final Presentation of Roger Williams Park Zoo's Popular Summer Exhibit
to Take Visitors Behind the Scenes, Hollywood Style
(Full press kit in pdf format)

4/26/06
Roger Williams Park Zoo Seeks Volunteer "Production Assistants"
for DINOSAURS: HOLLYWOOD STYLE Exhibit

5/30/06
“Feast with the Beasts” at Roger Williams Park Zoo’s
Annual Zoobilee Fundraiser Saturday, June 24
 Area’s Best Restaurants, Music by Brass Attack to Highlight this Evening with the Animals

6/13/06
Roger Williams Park Zoo Opens New “Full Circle Farm” Exhibit
with “Fun on the Farm” Celebration this Fourth of July Weekend

6/19/06
Walk the Red Carpet at Roger Williams Park Zoo’s “Dinos at Dusk”July 2, August 6, September 3
Special Evening Viewing of DINOSAURS: HOLLYWOOD STYLE Exhibit
Offers Visitors Unique After-Hours Experience, “VIP” Treatment

9/19/06
Roger Williams Park Zoo Unveils $35 Million Master Plan
World Class Polar Bear Habitat, New Exhibits, Improvements for Elephant Breeding
Among Major Projects Intended to Update, Revive Zoo

- Get the Full Press Kit (with available photo samples.)

10/3/06
Roger Williams Park Zoo Prepares for Construction of “New England Trail” Exhibit
with Help from Dominion Volunteers
Demolition of Zoo’s Old Wetlands Boardwalk is First Step in Building One of Four Major New Exhibits in Zoo’s Master Plan

10/3/06
Roger Williams Park Zoo Offers Family-Friendly Halloween Fun
With Spooky Zoo Sundays, October 15, 22, 29
Festivities to Include Live Entertainment, Appearances by “Berenstain Bears”

10/4/06
Wildebeest Debut, Hard Hat Tours, Free Admission for Kids ‘til Noon at Roger Williams Park Zoo this Columbus Day Weekend
Tours to Offer Visitors a Peek at Major New Exhibits Included in Recently Unveiled Master Plan

10/18/06
ZOO OPENS “YES ON 6” CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS AT ELEPHANT PAVILION
Rhode Island tourism groups join in support of the $11 million bond for the ‘new zoo’

10/12/06
ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO HONORED WITH TOP NATIONAL CONSERVATION AWARD, CONTINUED AZA ACCREDITATION

11/8/06
ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO CELEBRATES PASSAGE OF QUESTION 6, THANKS RHODE ISLANDERS, WITH FREE ADMISSION THIS SUNDAY

2005

2004

11/22/04
Long Distance Match-Making Sends Polar Bear to Arizona
Roger Williams Park Zoo Relocates "Kobe" to Reid Park Zoo
Press Release & Fact Sheet

9/10/04
Roger Williams Park Zoo Presents 4th Annual
Jack O' Lantern Spectacular October 7th - 31st
VIEW COMPLETE PRESS KIT - or - VIEW SPECTACULAR HOMEPAGE

9/10/04
15th Annual Spooky Zoo Sundays Offers Family-Friendly
Halloween Fun at Roger Williams Park Zoo

9/3/04
RWPZoo Charity Golf Tournament
To Feature "$1 Million Hole-in-One Spectacular"
September 20th Tournament to Benefit Zoo Improvements, Programs for Underprivileged Children

8/27/04
Providence En Espanol and Roger Williams Park Zoo to Host
Hispanic Heritage Day Celebration September 12
Event to Launch Hispanic Heritage Month with Cultural Family Activities, Appearances by "Rugrats"

8/18/04
Roger Williams Park Zoo is "WILD About Seniors" in September
Month Long Program Features Park Attraction Discounts, Special Talks, Tours and Treats September 1-30th

7/23/04
Get Your "Passport" to Affordable Family Fun With a Park Pass
to Roger Williams Park and Zoo
Get Extra Discounts off Day Trip Deal, Enjoy Special Events on Thursdays this August

7/14/04
Zoobilee: Feast with the Beasts Raises Over $370,000 for RWP Zoo
Funds to Support Zoo Conservation and Education Programs

6/16/04
"Winged Wednesdays" Promises High-Flying Family Fun
at Roger Williams Park Zoo this July

5/3/04
Roger Williams Park Zoo to Host Annual
"ZOOBILEE: Feast with the Beasts" Fundraiser Saturday, June 26th
Event to Feature Over 35 Area Restaurants, Music by Roomful of Blues

4/28/04 - Full Press Kit
Meet the "Masters of the Sky" This Summer
at Roger Williams Park Zoo
Live, Interactive Free-Flight Raptor Show, May 29 - September 6

4/30/04
It's a "Day for Dads" at Roger Williams Park Zoo
This Father's Day, June 20

4/30/04
Roger Williams Park Zoo Invites Visitors to "Meet Our Moms"
Mother's Day, May 9th

4/12/04
A New Home for Norton
Roger Williams Park Zoo Polar Bear Moves to Detroit Zoo

3/24/04
Roger Williams Park Zoo Welcomes Some Real "Spring Chicks"
Hatching of Rare Humboldt Penguin Chicks Significant for this Threatened Species

3/22/04
Roger Williams Park Zoo Hosts Annual
Conservation Week April 12 - 16,
RI's Official Earth Day Celebration, April 17
Festivities to Include Zoo Olympics, "Work on the Wild Side" Activities

3/15/04
Roger Williams Park Zoo Seeks Volunteer "Ambassadors"

2/6/04
Norton the Polar Bear May be Moving in Order to Mate

1/30/04
Zoo Invites Families to "Make Tracks to the Zoo"
During School Vacation Week

2003

2/21/03
Roger Williams Park Zoo to Host International Youth Art Exhibit March 8 - April 6
Exhibits, Presentations Scheduled at Zoo & Borders Stores Throughout Event

3/3/03
Roger Williams Park Zoo Educator Working with Sign Language Chimps
Local Students Share Her Experience on the Web

3/24/03
Roger Williams Park Zoo Hosts Annual Conservation Week April 14 - 18 and Rhode Island's Largest Earth Day Celebration, April 19
Week to Focus on Careers in Conservation with "Work on the Wild Side" Theme

4/3/03
ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO TO ANNOUNCE ACHIEVEMENTS
OF FIELD EXPEDITION TO PAPUA NEW GUINEA

4/21/03
Roger Williams Park Zoo Announces Results of AZA's "Poll for the Planet"
At Rhode Island's Official Earth Day Celebration

5/3/03
Roger Williams Park Zoo Honors Mothers of All Kinds with "Meet Our Moms" Event - Mother's Day, May 11

5/8/03
Back from the Brink -
Roger Williams Park Zoo At Work to Save Endangered Butterflies
Public Can Learn More, Get Involved at "Winged Wonders" Event May 17th

5/19/03
Roger Williams Park Zoo to Host Annual "ZOOBILEE: Feast with the Beasts" Fundraiser Saturday, June 28th

5/29/03
Zoo Director Addresses Question of Elephants' Future at Zoo

6/6/03
A's and B's? We'll "C" You at the Zoo

6/13/03
Zoo to Close Early on June 28 for Zoobilee

7/16/03
Amazing Amphibians and Reptiles, Spunky Monkeys
to Make Their Debut at Zoo August 2nd

7/16/03
"Snake, Rattle and Roll" at Roger Williams Park Zoo

8/15/03
Roger Williams Park Zoo is WILD About Seniors in September

8/25/03
Providence En Espanol and Roger Williams Park Zoo to host
Hispanic Heritage Day Celebration

9/19/03
2003 Jack O' Lantern Spectacular - Full Press Kit

12/29/03
Roger Williams Park Zoo's 2004 Conservation Lecture Series Promises Adventure, Discovery from Angola to New Zealand

2002

4/11/02
Roger Williams Park Zoo Announces Giraffe Birth
The calf is third giraffe born at zoo in five years

4/26/02
Giraffe Times Two: Zoo Announces Birth of Another Giraffe Calf
Giraffe Calves Born Just 12 Days Apart - Visitors Witnessed Latest Birth
During Highest Attended Week in Zoo History

6/4/02
Mayor Cianci Announces New Director of Roger Williams Park Zoo

7/25/02
"Tipsy" the Tortoise Loses His Wheels, Thanks to Innovative Physical Therapy (Fact Sheet)

8/29/02
Hey Mates, Hop on Over to the Zoo and Welcome the Newest Residents - Three Eastern Grey Kangaroos!

9/25/02
Roger Williams Park Zoo Honored with Two National Conservation Awards

12/13/02
Bringing the Zoo to you: Roger Williams Park Zoo Unveils New Zoomobile

2001

11/26/01
Roger Williams Park Zoo Receives Re-Accreditation, Service Honors from AZA

12/14/01
Roger Williams Park Zoo Announces Formation of
New 50,000 Acre Rainforest Conservation Area
Area now a Safe Haven for Thousands of Animals and Acres of Habitat, Including Endangered and Threatened Species
(Includes full press kit)
Learn more about the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program....

2000

8/10/00
Giraffe Calf Born at Roger Williams Park Zoo

10/25/00
Zoo Receives Conservation Honor from American Zoo and Aquarium Association