Roger Williams Park Zoo

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9 / 10

7 expert reviews

“Plan a full day to take in this regal 435-acre Victorian park where you can picnic... rent a swan paddleboat, or ride a Victorian-style carousel.”

– Fodor's

Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Visit the new elephant pavilion." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"The main attraction of Roger Williams Park is this zoo, which is home to more than 600 animals (polar bear, giraffes, lemurs) and performs some interesting conservation work." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
2.0
"Located about 4 miles south of downtown Providence, Roger Williams Park Zoo is only 40 acres – not the largest zoo by far." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Roger Williams Park Zoo is a 150-year-old conservation and education zoo, featuring hands-on experiences for animal lovers of all ages"
Frommer's Frommer's
"The zoo is divided into three principal habitats: Tropical America, the Farmyard, and the Plains of Africa...a walk-through aviary and underwater viewing areas with polar bears, sea lions" Full review
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