Why You Should Go...

For more than 150 years, Roger Williams Park Zoo has provided visitors with the incredible opportunity to see and experience wildlife from across the globe.

Each year approximately 800,000 visitors from around the state, country - and even the world – enjoy the Zoo's amazing animals, nationally-recognized events, and award-winning educational programs.  

Naturalistic and dynamic exhibits are home to more than 100 fascinating species of animals. Pet an armadillo, see New England’s only Komodo dragon, experience an exhilarating zip ride, and more!

Plus, adventure awaits at the Zoo’s newest special attraction, Dinosaurs Among Us, running April 7th through August 13th. Come face-to-face with nearly 60 life-size animatronic and interactive dinosaurs during this one-of-a-kind experience.

Why You Should Go...

For more than 150 years, Roger Williams Park Zoo has provided visitors with the incredible opportunity to see and experience wildlife from across the globe.

Each year approximately 800,000 visitors from around the state, country - and even the world – enjoy the Zoo's amazing animals, nationally-recognized events, and award-winning educational programs.  

Naturalistic and dynamic exhibits are home to more than 100 fascinating species of animals. Pet an armadillo, see New England’s only Komodo dragon, experience an exhilarating zip ride, and more!

Plus, adventure awaits at the Zoo’s newest special attraction, Dinosaurs Among Us, running April 7th through August 13th. Come face-to-face with nearly 60 life-size animatronic and interactive dinosaurs during this one-of-a-kind experience.

What You Should Know...

Hours: Closed Today. Opens Sun

09:00am - 04:00pm, Daily

Payment: MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover

Parking: Free On-site

Admission is $20.95 for adults, $14.95 for children ages 2 - 12, and $17.95 for adults 62 and up. Admission for toddlers 1 and under are free.

Visitors ages 15 & under must be accompanied by an adult. 

The Zoo is open on RI school vacation weeks with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. The Zoo is also closed on Saturday, June 24 for Zoobilee, Feast with the Beasts.

Roger Williams Park Zoo is 150 years old – the third oldest Zoo in America.

Roger Williams Park Zoo is home to New England’s only Komodo dragon – Elsie.

Rhode Island's state insect is the American burying beetle! It was designated in 2015 after the Zoo's Director of Conservation Programs, Lou Perotti introduced a local 3rd-grade class to the large orange-and-black beetle.