Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village

Spend the day at Roger Williams Park Zoo, one of the nation's oldest zoos, set on 40 beautifully landscaped acres in Providence. Home to more than 130 species from around the world, the zoo lets visitors explore naturalistic habitats featuring African elephants, giraffes, zebras, a red panda, a snow leopard, New England's only Komodo dragon, and much more.This ticket provides daytime general admission. When purchasing, guests select a specific date and arrival time slot, and once inside may stay as long as they like during operating hours. The zoo is typically open 9 am to 4 pm, with last admission at 3:30 pm, and an average visit takes about an hour and a half. Toddlers ages one and under are free. Please note that tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable, and that evening events such as the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular require a separate ticket.

Bring family and friends to experience Holiday Lights Spectacular – an annual walk-through experience just in time for the holidays. Featuring festive, larger-than-life dazzling displays, this year’s event boasts more than 3.5 million twinkling lights that transform the Zoo into a winter wonderland! Join us and ring in the season nightly from November 27 through January 3. Bundle up, grab an adult beverage, hot chocolate, or roast some s’mores and stroll through 40 acres of illuminated pathways.From radiant reindeer to sparkly snowmen, this is a must-see experience this holiday season. And for the little ones, Santa will be at the Spectacular on Thursday nights in December through Christmas. The visit is free to families who have a same-night ticket for the 5 or 6 pm timeslot only.Tickets for Holiday Lights must be purchased online in advance.Holiday Lights will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.WEATHER POLICY — The Holiday Lights Spectacular is open rain or shine. In the case of light to moderate rain or snow, the show will be open; there are no refunds. Please check the website or visit Facebook for updates.

The Zoo is open Thursday - Monday from 10:00 - 4:00 pm and on all Providence school vacations.Timed-entry ticket requirements remain in effect for non-members and must be prepurchased online. Current RWPZoo members do not need to reserve daytime zoo tickets in advance - just show your digital membership card and a photo ID at any ticket booth for entry on the day of your visit.

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: The Great Pun-Kin Trail, presented by Citizens, returns October 1 - November 1 with an all-new trail of clever carvings guaranteed to make you smile, groan, and laugh out loud. This year's theme celebrates the art of the pun, with thousands of hand-carved pumpkins bringing witty wordplay to life through pop culture references, playful characters and pun-believable scenes. From clever one-liners to delightfully cheesy dad jokes, there's something to make every guest grin as they stroll The Great Pun-Kin Trail, where over 5,000 glowing jack-o'-lanterns illuminate the Zoo. Don't miss New England's "must-see" family-friendly event of the Halloween season at Roger Williams Park Zoo. All tickets must be purchased online in advance. Tickets are required and sold online only. No refunds or rescheduling. Tickets go on sale mid-August!

Spend the day at Roger Williams Park Zoo, one of the nation's oldest zoos, set on 40 beautifully landscaped acres in Providence. Home to more than 130 species from around the world, the zoo lets visitors explore naturalistic habitats featuring African elephants, giraffes, zebras, a red panda, a snow leopard, New England's only Komodo dragon, and much more.This ticket provides daytime general admission. When purchasing, guests select a specific date and arrival time slot, and once inside may stay as long as they like during operating hours. The zoo is typically open 9 am to 4 pm, with last admission at 3:30 pm, and an average visit takes about an hour and a half. Toddlers ages one and under are free. Please note that tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable, and that evening events such as the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular require a separate ticket.