Roger Williams Park Zoo

Providence's Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village is one of Rhode Island’s most adored attractions. Explore this beautifully landscaped 40-acre zoo — one of the nation’s oldest — and find African elephants, Masai giraffes, zebras, red pandas, snow leopards, moon bears, a Komodo dragon and more in naturalistic settings.

Don't miss the Explore & Soar area, where you'll find camel rides, the Woodlands Express train, and for the slightly more adventurous, the Soaring Eagle Zip Ride. Get up close with giraffes, harbor seals and even armadillos, during one of the zoo's Animal Encounters. The Alex and Ani Farmyard, a family favorite, allows visitors to interact with a variety of farm animals, as well as try their hand at some farm life activities. Little ones also love Hasbro’s Our Big Backyard, a nature play and exploration area.

In addition to the zoo, Roger Williams Park is home to Carousel Village, featuring a historic carousel, pony rides and the Carousel Express train. Seasonally, Carousel Village hosts Food Truck Fridays, with trucks serving up tasty treats, including tacos, grilled cheese, Korean barbecue and more.

Animal Encounters at Roger Williams Park Zoo

Ever wonder what animals actually eat? You can find out at Roger Williams Park Zoo. Whether you are Learn More ›

Faces of the Rainforest — a New Exhibit at Roger Williams Park Zoo

This summer the Roger Williams Park Zoo will open its long awaited Faces of the Rainforest exhibit, Learn More ›

Roger Williams Park Zoo Introduces Baby Triplet North American River Otters

Three times the love, three times the cute, and three times the fun! Roger Williams Park Zoo is Learn More ›

The Soaring Eagle Zip Ride Opens at Roger Williams Park Zoo

The Soaring Eagle Zip Ride will open on Friday, September 1 in the new Explore and Soar area at the Learn More ›

Roger Williams Park Zoo Now Sensory Inclusive

Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village is collaborating with Kulture City of Birmingham, Learn More ›

5 Things to Know About the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

If you are looking for information on the 2017 Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, click here. 1. The Learn More ›

Roger Williams Park Zoo Events

Winter Wonder Days at Roger Williams Park Zoo

Enjoy half-price admission at Roger Williams Park Zoo in January and February during the Zoo’s... Learn More ›

Rock-A-Baby Concert Series

The very popular Rock-A-Baby band is geared toward some of the Zoo’s youngest guests. The true stars... Learn More ›

FrogWatch USA Training at the RWP Zoo

Amphibian species are disappearing at an alarming rate across the globe due to several factors such... Learn More ›

Breakfast with the Moon Bears

Marco Polo’s adventure brought him face to face with the exotic animals of the Silk Road, and so... Learn More ›

Rise & Play: Sensory Friendly Mornings in our Big Backyard

Join us for an hour of nature play before the zoo opens: designed for families who have a child with... Learn More ›