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Roger Williams Park Zoo Mourning New Loss of Elderly Moon Bear
Roger Williams Park Zoo Mourning New Loss of Elderly Moon Bear
Roger Williams Park Zoo Mourning New Loss of Elderly Moon Bear
In what seems like a series of animal loss at Roger Williams Park Zoo, staff has announced the death of their female moon bear, Gracie. Taking to their social media sites yesterday, zoo staff said the 27-year-old bear had a recent decline in heath and had to be humanly euthanized. For...
Providence Zoo Celebrates Winter With Discount Admission For All
Providence Zoo Celebrates Winter With Discount Admission For All
Providence Zoo Celebrates Winter With Discount Admission For All
If the temperatures haven't made you realize its winter in Southern New England yet, then perhaps the return of the Winter Wonder Days at Roger Williams Park Zoo will. Providence's premier zoo is once again offering all visitors half priced admission for the chilliest winter months...
New Giraffe in Providence
New Giraffe in Providence
New Giraffe in Providence
There is a new giraffe at Providence's Roger Williams Park Zoo and she has the perfect name already. Meet Providence, the 20-month-old Masai giraffe that has joined the Roger Williams Zoo family from Greenville Zoo in South Carolina. Interestingly, zoo staff there named this adorable young giraffe before they even knew she would be coming to live in Rhode Island...
Zoo Mourns Female Cheetah
Zoo Mourns Female Cheetah
Zoo Mourns Female Cheetah
Sad, but true Roger Williams Park Zoo has announced the passing of another beloved animal. Just last month, red panda Sha-Lei, was humanly euthanized after battling heart failure for quite some time. Now zoo officials say one of their female cheetahs has also been euthanized after a sharp decline in quality of life...
Food Truck Event Inside Providence Zoo
Food Truck Event Inside Providence Zoo
Food Truck Event Inside Providence Zoo
For the first time ever, Roger Williams Park Zoo is bringing food trucks inside the zoo grounds for a Veterans Day event the whole family can enjoy. On Friday November 11, Roger Williams Park Zoo is throwing their first Food Truck FriDay event where zoo goers will find food trucks parked throughout the zoo grounds during regular hours and serving tasty treats while you enjoy the animals. ... Read
Providence Panda Passing
Providence Panda Passing
Providence Panda Passing
One of the most popular animals at Roger Williams Park Zoo has passed away, leaving zoo staff and guests extremely saddened. Sha-Lei, the zoo's 13-year-old female red panda, had to be humanly euthanized after her quality of life sharply declined...
Pumpkins Return to Local Park
Pumpkins Return to Local Park
Pumpkins Return to Local Park
Now that summer has unofficially ended, we can all start focusing on a favorite New England season: fall. With the return of fall comes another amazing year of the Jack-o'-lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo. On a recent visit to the zoo, I noticed that the wetland trail was already starting to transform into this beloved annual event. Pum...

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