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Roger Williams Park Zoo

1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907
401-785-3510
Ranked #9 of 59 attractions in Providence
4.0 of 5 stars 69 Reviews
Type: Zoos, Natural History Museums, Parks, Gardens, Observatories/ Planetariums
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Traveler Description: The Rogers Williams Zoo  is the best zoo in New England by far. The zoo was nothing special before it closed in the late 70s. When it reopened in... more »
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P8triotsfan
Riverside, RI
Senior Contributor
25 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012

What a great way to spend a day seeing the well-cared-for animals in their natural habitats. Roger Williams Zoo is among the best in the US and you'll see why.....THIS SHOULD NOT BE MISSED! More

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krisdarren
Massachusetts
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6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2012

This is the best zoo in the area. Awesome access and view of the animals regardless how busy they are. More

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BCD123
BCD123
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33 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

The park and the zoo are an excellent place to go during the warm months More

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RIDeb
Cranston, RI
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16 reviews
11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

It's not a large zoo, but there is a nice and varied collection of animals. Roger Williams Park is beautifully landscaped and the zoo is as well. It's relaxing to meander along the paths and observe the animals in a natural landscape. I believe it's open all year round, but it's best to go in the spring through October. There... More

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Crito0
Providence
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30 reviews
35 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2012

Nice but limited zoo in an Olmstead-designed city park. More

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ctgram
Killingly, Connecticut
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7 reviews
22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2012

Clean, wonderful place for the family. This zoo has changed for the best in its many years. Great selection of animals. Check out the October pumpkin spectacular. Nothing like you;ve ever seen as "millions" of carved pumpkins are on display. Great fun! More

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miksandy
Rhode Island
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4 reviews
14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012

Roger Williams Park Zoo is a wonderful way to share a special day with your children and grandchildren. They have stations set up throughout the zoo that children can create things and learn about animals. It has a great collection of wild life. My granddaughter and I love to go whenever she is here. We enjoy watching the elephants and... More

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Sydneygirl22
Massachusetts
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

This is our second year having a membership to this zoo. My husband and I are alomost 60 years old and we love it there. We love taking our Grandchildren there for a "special" day...just them and us. It is clean, attractive, houses wonderful animals and always has something special going on for the young ones! Hey, it just dawned... More

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kafkirk
Providence, RI
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21 reviews
14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2012

This is a very doable, easy, affordable afternoon. More

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Siano2006
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2011

Very clean and wonderfully layed out. Reasonable cost for admisssion and beverages. Animals easy to see. More

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