Activity Overview
Considered by many to be the finest of its kind in New England, the Roger Williams Park Zoo houses dozens of spectacular animals, including Chinese alligators, giant anteaters, bison, camel, bear, elephants, giraffes, leopards, zebras and more.
Learn about animals from New Guinea, Indonesia and Australia in the zoo's Australasia area. Stroll over to the Fabric of Africa section and discover how zookeepers care for the continent's largest animals inside the Textron Elephant & Giraffe Pavilion.
Admire the remaining animals from North America and Tropical America and along the "Wetlands Trail," and "Marco Polo's Adventure Trek."
Things to Do
- Learn all about a typical Rhode Island farm at the Alex and Ani Farmyard, where young ones can pet and feed sheep and goats.
- Expend some energy at the large playspace called Our Big Backyard which features “The Drip Drop Water Garden,” “The Sticks & Stones Building Zone,” and “Creativity Corner.”
- Check the calendar for animal feeding events and large celebrations, such as the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular and Brew at the Zoo.
Roger Williams Park Zoo Insider Tips
- Admission is free the first Saturday of every month for Providence residents.
- Parking is free.
- Wheelchairs and strollers are available for rent.
Outside food is allowed, and food is also available at concession stands and mobile carts throughout the zoo.
