Roger Williams Park Zoo
The third-oldest zoo in the United States, popular for its African savanna giraffes and elephants, and famous for its autumn pumpkin light display.
Roger Williams Park Zoo was established in 1872 and covers about 16 hectares. It is divided into areas including African Savanna, Australia, Asian Tropical Forest and North America, where you can feed giraffes up close. Every October, the 'Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular' displays about 5,000 carved pumpkins, a popular evening event in New England, and tickets should be purchased in advance. Admission costs about US$20-25. The zoo is about a 10-minute drive from downtown, and parking is free.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–16:00 (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
- Roger Williams Park
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Federal Hill
- Westminster Arcade
- WaterFire & Waterplace Park
- John Brown House Museum
- Wickenden Street (Fox Point)