A giant yellow-and-black insect sculpture towers over a zoo path as families walk past under a partly cloudy sky.

It's a Bug's World at Roger Williams Park Zoo

Get a bug's-eye view this summer at Roger Williams Park Zoo's A Bug's World exhibit, open April 11 through Aug. 9. Explore the world from an insect's perspective and discover towering blades of grass, giant ants, enormous butterflies and more. Crawl through massive honeycombs, wander through giant spiderwebs and be careful of the Venus flytrap!

Look for special events like Family Nights on June 6 and Aug. 8, when the exhibit will open at 5 p.m. for an evening of family-friendly adventure among the caterpillars and grasshoppers. Sensory-friendly sessions one hour before the zoo's opening will be available on April 26 and July 5.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was A Bug's World at Roger Williams Park Zoo?

A Bug's World was a seasonal exhibit at Roger Williams Park Zoo, open April 11 through Aug. 9.

What is A Bug's World?

It's an exhibit that lets visitors see the world from an insect's perspective, with giant ants, oversized butterflies, towering grass, honeycombs to crawl through, and giant spiderwebs.

Did A Bug's World offer sensory-friendly hours?

Yes. Sensory-friendly sessions were held one hour before the zoo opened on April 26 and July 5.

Where is Roger Williams Park Zoo?

The zoo is located inside Roger Williams Park in Providence, a few minutes from downtown.

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