Providence Zoo Introducing New Immersive Dragon Exhibit This Summ

Last summer it was all about the dinosaurs at Roger Williams Park Zoo. This summer this are getting a little more magical.

Providence is about to be flooded with mythical creatures as the area's oldest zoo does something completely new.

This spring and summer guests will get to marvel at massive dragons, giant griffins and even discover a Loch Ness monster right in the zoo wetlands. The Dragons & Mythical Creatures exhibit is opening this April and it promises some magical family fun.

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The latest add-on adventure at Roger Williams Park zoo is full of fantasy beasts. Creatures straight out of storybooks will come to like as you wander the wetlands trails looking at unicorns, mermaids, dragons and other imaginative animals brought to life.

Similar to the dinosaur exhibit from last spring/summer at the zoo, the Dragons & Mythical Creatures exhibit will feature around 60 animatronic beasts that move, roar and even breathe smoke.

You can walk the trail seeing animals you've only heard of from books, brought to life and moving around you.

Water creatures like the kraken, land beasts like the wyvern and even flying animals like griffins will be on display along with signs throughout, telling guests about the global folklore behind these mythical creatures.

Learn the myths and see the amazing animals brought to life each day though spring and summer at Roger Williams Park zoo. Or brave the beasts after dark with Dragons at Dusk family nights on June 8 and August 10.

There will also be sensory friendly mornings on the trail when the exhibit is specifically tailored towards those with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences on April 28, May 19, June 18 and July 7.

Adult only nights are planned through the summer season as well and tickets to all of these special days and nights are available at RWPZoo.org.

See the Dynamic Dinosaurs Wowing Guests at Roger Williams Park Zoo

If you're wondering what the Dinosaurs Among Us exhibit at Roger Williams Park Zoo is like, these pictures may help you out.

From towering T-Rex to toddler Triceratops, the new walk through the Wetlands Trail has over 60 animatronic dinosaurs of all sizes hanging out.

Here are a few you can see for yourself through August 13, 2023.

Gallery Credit: Nancy Hall

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There are over 427 acres of beautiful landscaping, historical buildings and family friendly spaces at Roger Williams Park in Providence. Gifted to the city in 1872 by the last descendant of Roger Williams, Betsey Williams, the park has become primarily known for its amazing zoo. But throughout this historic district listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, there are plenty of other stunning things to see.

Gallery Credit: Nancy Hall

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