The winding sculpted paths of this park named after one of Rhode Island's founding fathers will allow you to see more than 900 different zoo animals. There are giraffe, zebra and cheetah habitats as well as an open-air aviary which allows visitors an up-close look at the birds. Some of the animals with more exotic names include the Babirusa, the Binturong, the Aoudad or the amphibious and endangered Axolotl. The exhibits also feature different geographical regions and environments, such as Australasia and North America or a Wetlands Trail and a Marco Polo Adventure Trek. The zoo is always hosting events that focus on conservation, environmental stewardship and an overall zoological education for schools throughout the greater Providence area.
Website: rwpzoo.org
Phone: (401) 785-3510
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Elmwood Ave and Rose Ave
Closed now
- Fri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
1000 Elmwood Ave Providence, RI 02907 ·500.83 mi
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Amenities
- Accessible
- Family friendly
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This was a really cool zoo! My toddler absolutely loved the playground too! This is a great place to spend as a family.
MoreBeautiful zoo, however make sure you bring your own water and food, extremely overpriced. 2 bottles of water $13
MoreOne of the best! The animals in their habitat. They are well cared for and loved and it shows 100%. Clean zoo. Restrooms kid friendly. The canine conservation show was awesome!!
MoreThe zoo was a great day trip that took us about 3 to 3.5 hours to complete. The park was clean and animals appeared well cared for. There are opportunities for additional learning activities and experiences on their website that we didn't engage in. There are lots of spots to sit through throughout the zoo, as well as beverage and snack carts. Bring your wallet - that bottle of water is going to cost you!
MoreThis is by far the worst zoo I have ever been to. I had heard so many good things, yikes. No lions, no tigers, no bears, no African leopards, no jaguars, no rhinos, no hippos... you get the idea. The park that surrounds the zoo is absolutely gorgeous, though.
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