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The third-oldest zoo in the U.S. is evolving to embrace a mission of conservation and education. Here's how that affects the ...
While the exact year of the sycamore tree's origins are unclear, many scholars believe the tree was planted after the house ...
From its modest opening in 1872 to its evolution to a regional zoo with a global mission, here are some important events in ...
Humboldt penguins are medium-sized penguins that grow to be 25 to 28 inches long and weigh a little more than 10 pounds. They ...
Every fall, Providence's Roger Williams Park Zoo transforms into a captivating world of carved pumpkins known as the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. The zoo's Wetlands Trail turns into the illuminated ...
Roger Williams Park Zoo's three African elephants will move to a new home in 2027, one that provides the care and companionship they need as they age.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Roger Williams Park Zoo announced Tuesday that its three African elephants that have been at the zoo for 34 years will be moving to a new home in late 2027. According ...
Roger Williams Park Zoo's mission has evolved since its founding in 1872, from a collection of animals on display for entertainment to a focus on conservation and education. The zoo, owned by the ...