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January 1 - February 28
Zoo Thousand and Ten
Come celebrate the New Year at the Zoo, with half-off winter pricing! That's just $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 3 - 12 and $4 for seniors ages 62+! (Children under 3 and Zoo members are always free). Check out our Winter Tips page for information on what to expect in our wild winter wonderland.
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February 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 27
Preschool Adventures: Turtles & Tortoises
This 90-minute program for children ages 3 - 5 and a parent includes a lesson, snack and craft activity. Each program presents opportunities for adult / child pairs to make discoveries together. February's theme: Turtles & Tortoises. So let's sloooow doooown and have some fun learning about our favorite leisurely friends, turtles and tortoises! Pre-registration is required. Find out more & register now >
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February 8, 9, 10, 13
Toddler Trek: Turtles & Tortoises
This fun education program for children ages 20 - 36 months includes songs, movement, biofacts, pictures, animal visitors, and interactive play stations. Developmentally appropriate lessons help the children acquire new skills while exploring through play. Each 45-minute class will include a nature or animal theme for you and your child to learn about together - in February, it's Turtles & Tortoises! Children receive a “passport” for collecting stamps to celebrate their participation in each program. Pre-registration is required.
Find out more & register now >
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February 14
Valentine’s Family Zoo Bingo Party
Share the love of family fun at Roger Williams Park Zoo’s Valentine inspired Zoo Bingo Party. Enjoy a zoo-themed bingo game for the whole family (with a prize for each bingo winner), a tasty treat, a drawing for a zoo-themed door prize and create a special Valentine’s Day card for a favorite Zoo animal. Tickets must be purchased in advance and seating is limited. Parties run from 10 am – 11:30 and again from 1 pm –
2:30 pm.
Get pricing, details and ticket purchasing info >
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February 27
Zoo Explorers: Turtles & Tortoises
This exciting hour-long program is designed for children 6-8 years old. Spend some time in the classroom exploring biofacts and other activities, and then head outside to learn more about adaptations, niches and behaviors through Zoo exploration. February's theme is Turtles & Tortoises. Pre-registration is required.
Find out more & register now >
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March 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 20, 27
Preschool Adventures: Farmyard
This 90-minute program for children ages 3 - 5 and a parent includes a lesson, snack and craft activity. Each program presents opportunities for adult / child pairs to make discoveries together. March's theme - Farmyard. Roger Williams had a farm … E-I-E-I-O! On this farm he had lots of friends … E-I-E-I-O! With a hee haw here and an oink oink there! Here a baa, there a moo, everywhere a cockadoodle dooooo!!!! Come by and meet our fabulous farm friends! Pre-registration is required. Find out more & register now >
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March 6
Wild Art: Fancy Flamingos
Kids ages 6 - 12 can participate in this wild drawing lesson designed to cultivate new skills and sharpen old ones while having fun and learning about zoo animals! Students will leave the class with a completed drawing featuring the animal of that month’s theme. This month's theme - Fancy Flamingos! Pre-registration is required.
Find out more & register now >
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March 8, 9, 10, 15
Toddler Trek: Animals with Feathers
This fun education program for children ages 20 - 36 months includes songs, movement, biofacts, pictures, animal visitors, and interactive play stations. Developmentally appropriate lessons help the children acquire new skills while exploring through play. Each 45-minute class will include a nature or animal theme for you and your child to learn about together - in March, it's Animals with Feathers! Children receive a “passport” for collecting stamps to celebrate their participation in each program. Pre-registration is required.
Find out more & register now >
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March 11
Information Session: Wonders of Iceland Travel Opportunity
Steaming lava fields and hot springs starkly contrast the massive glaciers that continue to sculpt Iceland’s dramatic landscape of mountains and valleys, thundering waterfalls and plunging fjords. The Icelandic people combine a reverence for their Viking heritage and ancient language with an industrialized, progressive society. Discover the spectacular landscapes and proud people of this small island nation during this fascinating journey scheduled for September 5 - 12, 2010! Reservations must be made by April 6. Interested?
Find out more & RSVP to attend this informational session >
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March 20, 27
Zoo Explorers: Farmyard
This exciting hour-long program is designed for children 6-8 years old. Spend some time in the classroom exploring biofacts and other activities, and then head outside to learn more about adaptations, niches and behaviors through Zoo exploration. March's theme is the Farmyard! Pre-registration is required.
Find out more & register now >
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April - October
All New Birthday Parties!
Have the "wildest" birthday party ever! Details coming soon...
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April 2 and 3
Visit with the Easter Bunny
The Easter Bunny is returning to Roger Williams Park Zoo, and he’s inviting you to join him for a meet-and-greet. Ticket price includes Zoo admission, a photo with the Easter Bunny, and decorate your own Easter basket craft. Visits will be held from 10 am – 11:30 am and 1 pm – 2:30 pm. Pre-purchased tickets are required. Seating is limited. For pricing, details and to purchase tickets, call 401-941-4998 or 401-785-3510 x343.
Find out more & get tickets now >
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April 3
Egg Hunt Safari
Bring the whole family to enjoy a traditional egg hunt in a very different setting! Start the day with a fun egg hunt in the “wild” and stay the day for a wonderful spring visit with the animals. Egg hunt activity begins on the hour and half hour from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm and is free with regular Zoo admission. Every egg hunter will receive a prize. Special area provided for toddlers.
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April 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 24
Preschool Adventures: Flamingos
This 90-minute program for children ages 3 - 5 and a parent includes a lesson, snack and craft activity. Each program presents opportunities for adult / child pairs to make discoveries together. April's theme - Flamingos. They are Pink!! Wait, are they pink? Well, their head is pink, their neck is pink, their body is pink, their wings are pink, their ankles are pink, their feet are pink, and even their eyes are a pale shade of... pink. Yes!! They are pink, but only when they eat the food which turns them pink. Join us at the zoo and learn about the different things flamingos eat to turn pink. Pre-registration is required.
Find out more & register now >
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April 10
Wild Art: Magnificent Moonbears
Kids ages 6 - 12 can participate in this wild drawing lesson designed to cultivate new skills and sharpen old ones while having fun and learning about zoo animals! Students will leave the class with a completed drawing featuring the animal of that month’s theme. This month's theme - Magnificent Moonbears! Pre-registration is required.
Find out more & register now >
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April 10, 24
Zoo Explorers: Flamingos
This exciting hour-long program is designed for children 6-8 years old. Spend some time in the classroom exploring biofacts and other activities, and then head outside to learn more about adaptations, niches and behaviors through Zoo exploration. April's theme is flamingos! Pre-registration is required.
Find out more & register now >
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April 12, 13, 14, 17
Toddler Trek: Bugs!
This fun education program for children ages 20 - 36 months includes songs, movement, biofacts, pictures, animal visitors, and interactive play stations. Developmentally appropriate lessons help the children acquire new skills while exploring through play. Each 45-minute class will include a nature or animal theme for you and your child to learn about together - in April, it's Bugs! Children receive a “passport” for collecting stamps to celebrate their participation in each program. Pre-registration is required. Find out more & register now >
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April 19 - 25
Party for the Planet:
Conservation Week & Earth Day Celebration
Have fun and learn how to live “green” at the Zoo’s week-long Party for the Planet! Each activity-packed day will focus on a different theme, from ways to have fun outdoors to “fun on the farm,” environmental art and more. The week culminates with a large Earth Day celebration and environmental fair featuring displays and activities hosted by green organizations from around Rhode Island. Activities run from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and are free with regular Zoo admission.
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May 3, 4, 5, 7, 14, 22
Preschool Adventures: Animals and Trees
This 90-minute program for children ages 3 - 5 and a parent includes a lesson, snack and craft activity. Each program presents opportunities for adult / child pairs to make discoveries together. May's theme - Animals and trees!! Trees and Animals!! Is there a connection? Of course there is!! From squirrels to gibbons, have some fun learning about how animals and trees co-exist!
Pre-registration is required. Find out more & register now >
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May 8, 10, 11, 12
Toddler Trek: Wetland Animals
This fun education program for children ages 20 - 36 months includes songs, movement, biofacts, pictures, animal visitors, and interactive play stations. Developmentally appropriate lessons help the children acquire new skills while exploring through play. Each 45-minute class will include a nature or animal theme for you and your child to learn about together - in May, it's Wetland Animals! Children receive a “passport” for collecting stamps to celebrate their participation in each program. Pre-registration is required.
Find out more & register now >
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May 9
Mother’s Day Spa Experience at the Zoo
All mothers will receive free admission on Mother’s Day (when accompanied by a child). And, for those who want to treat mom to something extra special, we're offering a Mother’s Day Spa Experience, featuring mini-manicures, spa themed snacks and hair styling. Mothers Day Spa Experience requires advanced ticket purchase; price includes brunch, activities, and admission to the Zoo for the day. Seating is limited. For pricing, details and to purchase tickets, call 401-941-4998 or 401-785-3510 x343.
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May 22
Wild Art: Amazing Anteaters
Kids ages 6 - 12 can participate in this wild drawing lesson designed to cultivate new skills and sharpen old ones while having fun and learning about zoo animals! Students will leave the class with a completed drawing featuring the animal of that month’s theme. This month's theme - Amazing Anteaters! Pre-registration is required.
Find out more & register now >
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May 22
Zoo Explorers: Animals in Trees
This exciting hour-long program is designed for children 6-8 years old. Spend some time in the classroom exploring biofacts and other activities, and then head outside to learn more about adaptations, niches and behaviors through Zoo exploration. May's theme is Animals in Trees! Pre-registration is required.
Find out more & register now >
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June 20
Father’s Day Fun at the Zoo
All dads receive free admission on Father’s Day (when accompanied by a child). And, for those who want to treat dad to something extra special, we're offering a Father’s Day barbecue. Advanced ticket purchase is required for the barbecue; price includes lunch, activities, and admission to the Zoo for the day. Seating is limited. For pricing, details and to purchase tickets, call 401-941-4998 or 401-785-3510 x343.
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June 26
Zoobilee: Feast with the Beasts
Come enjoy an adults-only evening event and have a wild time while supporting the Zoo! Our largest annual fundraising bash offers partygoers the chance to roam the Zoo and sample specialties from dozens of the area's best restaurants, caterers, and bars while enjoying musical entertainment, dancing, a "wildly" unique raffle and silent auction and more. All proceeds help support the Zoo's education and wildlife conservation programs. Find out more...
PLEASE NOTE:
The Zoo will close to the public at 2 p.m. on this day to prepare for the event.
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July 7
Sunset Safari: African Adventure
Sunset is a magical time at the Zoo – the air is quiet and the animals are awake and alert. Sunset Safaris – NEW this summer – provide families with an opportunity to experience the Zoo in a light like no other, with no crowds and an interpretive guide. Come enjoy an "African Adventure" themed tour at twilight, a snack and story time, from 7 - 9 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Find out more & register now >
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July 17
Family Snore & Roar: Stayin' Alive
Bring the whole family (ages 7 - adult) for an overnight at the Zoo! This exciting family adventure includes dinner, a night hike, activities, program animal encounters and a light breakfast. The theme for the night: "Stayin' Alive." Many animals in the food chain have developed amazing adaptations that keep them from becoming the next item on the menu. Some have clever camouflage, some have built in armor and others even sacrifice body parts. This overnight will dive into these defenses and more in a fun filled night at the Zoo. Pre-registration is required. Find out more & register now >
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July 28
Sunset Safari: Nature of North America
Sunset is a magical time at the Zoo – the air is quiet and the animals are awake and alert. Sunset Safaris – NEW this summer – provide families with an opportunity to experience the Zoo in a light like no other, with no crowds and an interpretive guide. Come enjoy a "Nature of North America" themed tour at twilight, a snack and story time, from 7 - 9 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Find out more & register now >
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August 11 & 12
Members' Nights
A special evening exclusively for members of Roger Williams Park Zoo! All Zoo members are invited to enjoy the exhibits along with a picnic, music, special presentations and more. Members will receive an invitation in the mail and must RSVP to attend. Not a member? Join the Zoo by mid-July and you, too, will receive an invitation to join the party!
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August 14
Family Snore & Roar: Most Extreme at RWP Zoo
Bring the whole family (ages 7 - adult) for an overnight at the Zoo! This exciting family adventure includes dinner, a night hike, activities, program animal encounters and a light breakfast. The theme for the night: "Most Extreme at RWP Zoo." We’ve all seen Animal Planet’s “Most Extreme Animals”, teaching us about the most extreme animals on our planet but have you seen the Most Extreme Animals in Roger Williams Park Zoo? During this fun filled overnight, participants will learn about the most extreme animals we have right here in our Zoo, even getting up close and personal with a few of the stars! Pre-registration is required. Find out more & register now > |
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August 18
Sunset Safari: Marco Polo Explorers
Sunset is a magical time at the Zoo – the air is quiet and the animals are awake and alert. Sunset Safaris – NEW this summer – provide families with an opportunity to experience the Zoo in a light like no other, with no crowds and an interpretive guide. Come enjoy a "Marco Polo Explorers" themed tour at twilight, a snack and story time, from 7 - 9 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Find out more & register now >
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September 12
Day of Honor
We salute the men and women who serve our nation and communities with this special Day of Honor - veterans and members of our armed forces as well as active and retired police, fire and ambulance personnel and emergency responders will enjoy free admission (identification of active or retired status must be shown to receive free admission). From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will also be a variety of special activities, animal encounters, live music and other entertainment for all Zoo visitors to enjoy.
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September 18
Teacher Appreciation Day
Calling all teachers - head to the Zoo for a “wild” day just for you! Come explore all the education resources available at the Zoo, with free admission for teachers and half-priced admission for up to three guests (must show a registration confirmation page and teacher ID or pay stub to be granted the discount). Special activities include demonstrations of Zoo education programs, animal encounters, entertainment, refreshments and giveaways. Pre-registration is required.
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October 7 – 31
Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular
The now-famous Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular returns to Roger Williams Park Zoo with all the “gourd-ly” grandeur that visitors have come to expect. See thousands of illuminated pumpkins on display in a woodland setting, hundreds of which are carved with amazing artistry. Themed groupings depicting everything from children’s favorite stories to pop culture, all brought to life with special lighting and music, make this a family Halloween hotspot that you won’t want to miss! Open nightly from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. (last entry at 10 p.m.) $12 adults, $10 seniors (62+), $9 children (3 – 12); children under 3 are free. RWP Zoo members receive a discount on Monday through Thursday nights, when they show a membership card and another form of ID; no other discounts will apply.
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October 23, 24, 30, 31
Spooky Zoo
Family-friendly Halloween fun! come Trick-or-treat and enjoy live music and seasonal entertainment including pumpkin carving demonstrations, games, animal encounters, costumed characters, pumpkin
treats for the animals and more. Kids 12 and under who come in costume receive half-priced admission. Activities run from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and are free with Zoo admission.
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October 30 & 31
Spooky Zoo Deluxe
Make your Spooky Zoo experience even more spooktacular with a truly “wild” Halloween party. Party runs 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and includes treats and a special Halloween magic show! Advanced ticket purchase is required; tickets will not be sold on the day of the event. Seating is limited. Call 401-785-3510 x343 or 401-941-4998 to purchase tickets.
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November 20 & 21
Charity Coat Drive
Roger Williams Park Zoo is partnering with the Buy Nothing Day Coalition to collect new or gently used coats to donate to those in need. Those who donate a coat will receive half-priced admission to the Zoo for the day (for up to four people in their party). Both children’s and adults’ coats will be accepted; extra large coats are in particular demand. The coats will be distributed to those in need on the State House lawn and various locations around the state on the day after Thanksgiving, through the Buy Nothing Day Coalition’s 13th annual Winter Coat Exchange.
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November 27
Santa’s Arrival & Holiday Parade
Usher in the holiday season with the Jolly Old Elf himself at Roger Williams Park Zoo. See Santa arrive by helicopter in grand style, then take part in a festive holiday parade, see the animals receive some “gifts” of their own and enjoy a number of other activities that’ll get the whole family glowing with holiday cheer. Activities are free with regular Zoo admission.
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November 27, 28, December 4, 5, 11 & 12
Visit with Santa
Celebrate the holiday season in wild style at the Zoo. Meet the Jolly Old Elf himself while enjoying a hearty breakfast buffet or afternoon cookies and milk with a variety of activities for the whole family. A photo with Santa for each child and admission to the Zoo for the day are included. Tickets must be purchased in advance either at the ticket window or by calling 401-941-4998, or 401-785-23510 ext 343.
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