Roger Williams Park Zoo - Providence Zoos and Aquarium

  • Address: 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, 02907-3659
  • Phone: 4017818008
  • Email:
  • Website:www.rwpzoo.org
Average Rating
4.0
 22+ reviews
from 3 sources
Epinions.com
4.5
 10+ reviews
Frommers
1.0
 1+ reviews
Yelp
3.5
 11+ reviews

Estimated Price: From $3

Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI, 02907-3659

Roger Williams Park Zoo Details

Full Amenity List

  • Picnic Tables
  • Gift Shop

Descriptions from Across the Web

  • Roger Williams Park Zoo is home to hundreds of rare and fascinating animals from around the world including polar bears, snow leopards, moon bears, giraffes and elephants all in naturalistic settings. - The Zoo's population numbers over ... more on MuseumStuff.com
  • Roger Williams Park Zoo is owned and operated by the City of Providence and is supported by the Rhode Island Zoological Society. Nationally acclaimed and award winning - Roger Williams Park Zoo has received accolades from all over the country for its conservation and education efforts as well a... more on Rwpzoo.org
  • The Rogers Williams Zoo  is the best zoo in New England by far. The zoo was nothing special before it closed in the late 70s. When it reopened in 1980, its emphasis on providing the best environment for the animals was evident. You can get there by bus or by car. Parking is free. Dinosaurs are... more on TripAdvisor
  • Nationally declared as one of America's premier historic urban parks, it is multi-recreational/educational and offers the public more than just a "Jewel" of a park with miles of trails, grassy or shady picnic areas, and various year round events. Dogs of all sizes are allowed in the park; they ar... more on DogFriendly.com
  • Welcome to the third-oldest Zoo in the United States, called'one of America's top ten zoos' by Travel & Leisure Family magazine;'one of the best Zoos for conservation in the country' by the New York Times;'New England's great Zoo' by the Boston Globe.With over 40 acres of wildlife exhibits, the Z... more on Epinions.com

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Tripadvisorlogo-11383-0
2.0
this zoo needs better amenities

I was very disappointed, having driven almost 3 hours to get here recently. There were inadequate parking for all the people, and at $12, not even clean bathrooms. Web site states healthy food offered, but there were no restaurants as advertised that sold healthy food. Only junk food. Animals loo... ji, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor

3.0
The Cotton-top Tamarin are So Cute at Roger Williams Park Zoo in Rhode Island

For epinions members who are wondering why I went to a zoo I feel a need to explain. The summer is quickly coming to an end in Massachusetts and my husband and I are committed to doing and seeing ... jo.com, a user of epinions.com. Read full review on Epinions.com

Excellent Zoo

We have gone to Roger William's Park Zoo a couple of times, and had a great time each visit. We took... judysbook.com, a user of judysbook.com. Read full review on OpenList.com

2.0
Lauren M. 's review

I was so very disappointed by this zoo! I had gone awhile back and I remembered it being so much better ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

Tripadvisorlogo-11383-0
5.0
Beautiful Park,lovely gardens and incredible sculpture.

We recently visited the Park after just before moving here from Ohio last spring and found it to be just stunning. What an amazing zoo and lovely grounds with mature trees,lakes, and gorgeous buildings and sculptures. Providence does a great job of keeping it clean and beautiful. Our hats off to ... Geeter, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor

Directions

Directions by car: South on I-95 Take exit 17, Elmwood Avenue Left at light Park entrance is 1/2 block on left Follow the signs to the Zoo entrance West on I-195 I-195 West to I-95 South Take Exit 17, Elmwood Avenue Left at light Pa

At Exit 17 off I-95

Hours

Every day 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Miscellaneous

  • Admission: Adult $12.00 Child(3-12) $6.00 Seniors(62+) $8.00 Children under 3 & Zoo members FREE

Other Web Resources

  • www.rwpzoo.org
  • http://www.bostonusa.com

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