Roger Williams Park Zoo

Enjoy meet & greets with your favorite costumed characters before hopping on the pumpkin trail. On Tuesday, October 6 visit with everyone’s favorite mouse & goofy pals, toy cowboy and space ranger. This event is 6:00 – 8:00 pm and included with the price of your Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular ticket. Guests must be in line by 7:45 pm. All tickets must be purchased online in advance. All tickets must be purchased online i

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Enjoy meet & greets with your favorite costumed characters before hopping on the pumpkin trail. On Wednesday, October 7 visit with fairytale royalty and superhero favorites. This event is 6:00 – 8:00 pm and included with the price of your Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular ticket. Guests must be in line by 7:45 pm. All tickets must be purchased online in advance. All tickets must be purchased online in advance. Jack-O-Lantern Spectacu

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Sesame Street’s First-Ever Safari Comes to Roger Williams Park Zoo! On Monday, October 12, Ocean State Media presents an exclusive screening of “Sesame Street and the Great Elephant Adventure” ahead of its October broadcast premiere. Join Elmo and the Sesame Street friends on the big screen for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to a Kenyan elephant sanctuary and an African safari. Enjoy the show, engage in hands-on learning activities, and take home branded giveaways at the Zoo’s Education Center.

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Join us for an evening of fun for scouts, prospective scouts, friends, and family! Scouts BSA members, Cub Scouts, and Girl Scouts will all have a great time during this special after-hours event. Not a scout? Join us anyway and visit the zoo after-hours for animal encounters, keeper chats and a Halloween dance party! Admission includes kid-friendly hot dog buffet, access to Faces of the Rainforest, World of Adaptations, the Farmyard and Himalayan Trek! Attendees will also skip the line as

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Join us for a special sensory-friendly Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular an hour before the trail opens to the public: designed for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences and their families on October 20 & October 21 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm. For maximum enjoyment, the over 5000 pumpkins will light up the Zoo’s Wetlands Trail, but there will be no music or special effects. We recommend that you and your family arrive early to enjoy the experience for as long as you can

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Join Roger Williams Park Zoo for our Rhode Trips with Roger travel series. Enjoy seamless, hassle-free travel aboard a comfortable chartered motorcoach as we head south to explore world-renowned zoos and museums. Whether you’re looking to spot rare wildlife or dive into natural history, we’ve got your transportation and booking covered. All you need to bring is your sense of adventure! Travel with the RWPZ to the Bronx Zoo!<

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Join Roger Williams Park Zoo for our Rhode Trips with Roger travel series. Enjoy seamless, hassle-free travel aboard a comfortable chartered motorcoach as we head south to explore world-renowned zoos and museums. Whether you’re looking to spot rare wildlife or dive into natural history, we’ve got your transportation and booking covered. All you need to bring is your sense of adventure! Travel with the RWPZ to the Bronx Zoo! Date: Saturday, October 24 | 6:30am-9:00pm Cost: Members: $141 / Non-mem

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Spooky Zoo is back offering daytime outdoor autumn fun for the whole family on October 24 & 25. Come trick-or-treat (while supplies last) with us beginning at 10:00 am. Kids and adults alike can enjoy a day at the Zoo along with free trick-or-treat bags provided by Cardi’s, costumed characters, fall-fun animal enrichments, and more! All activities are weather permitting. This event is included with Zoo admission and free for RWPZoo members (RWPZ members please have photo ID and digital card read

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Fish are one of the most common first pets to enter a family home, they are not only fin-tastic friends, but they can be easy to take care of especially if you learn your tips and tricks from an expert! Come learn how to take the best care of your underwater friend with a professional ichthyologist (fancy word for someone who studies fish and definitely with no ick)! Spend time with us seeing tank demonstrations, getting your hardest questions answered, and learning just what takes to ensure the

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Join us and a professional pumpkin carver for an all-inclusive carving experience. Learn directly from the artist as they walk you step by step of carving your very own intricate jack-o’-lantern! They will provide us a sample of the techniques and tools they use to create some of the stunning artwork that has enchanted millions of visitors at the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. Your design will feature one of our amazing animals that live at the Zoo! Can’t draw? Don’t worry, the pumpkin comes pre

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Get ready for one last night of spooky fun! The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: Last Call is your final chance to see the thousands of glowing pumpkins, and this time, it’s just for adults. Leave the kids (and the strollers!) at home and enjoy an exclusive 21+ night out. This year’s theme, The Great Pun-Kin Trail, is bringing witty wordplay to life from October 1 – November 1! Stroll past thousands of hand-carved jack-o-lanterns filled with pop culture references, pun-believable scenes, and cheesy d

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Join us and Rhode Island Environmental Education Association on Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 9:15 am–3:15 pm for an exciting all-day event for youth ages 14–18 at the Zoo. This immersive experience combines learning, connection, and action, all focused on climate change and environmental leadership. This is a free event; lunch will be provided and transportation costs will be covered. This event is for teams of 3-6 youth (ages 14-18) and an adult mentor (at least 21 years old). Registration c

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Lots of people have dreamed of working with animals and spending their days where they can see elephants, sloths and red pandas living their best lives. The truth is, it takes a ton of people from a variety of backgrounds to make a zoo successful. With Zoo Careers 101, a two-day career workshop , aspiring zoo professionals will spend two whole days learning from current zoo professionals from Education, Animal Care, Veterinary Medicine and Zoo Operations! From front of house and behind

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MORE DETAILS ON THE 2026-2027 SHOW COMING SOON! Bring family and friends to experience Holiday Lights Spectacular presented by Rhode Island Energy – an annual walk-through experience just in time for the holidays. Join us nightly November 27 – January 3, 2027 fo

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Join Roger Williams Park Zoo for our Rhode Trips with Roger travel series. Enjoy seamless, hassle-free travel aboard a comfortable chartered motorcoach as we head south to explore world-renowned zoos and museums. Whether you’re looking to spot rare wildlife or dive into natural history, we’ve got your transportation and booking covered. All you need to bring is your sense of adventure! Travel with the RWPZ to the American Museum of Natural History Date: Saturday, December 5 | 6:30am-9:00pm Cost:

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