Welcome to Gone Zooing
This is how we zoo it…
Wow, this place is a zoo! And not just because we’ve got animals from anteaters to zebras in our midst. We’ve also got people, from administrative staff to zookeepers.
Behind the scenes, this wonderfully diverse group of people are working together every day, 365 days a year, to ensure that Roger Williams Park Zoo continues to be the place where New Englanders and tourists alike come to wonder at wildlife, learn about the natural world, and of course, HAVE FUN!
Take a peek at postings from our educators, zookeepers and other zoo-folk, and get a unique inside look at what it’s like to experience the zoo from the other side. And check back often as zoo staff reports on the latest zoo news, including animal births, upcoming events, conservation updates, fun family programs and more.
Happy zooing!!
Learn more at rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org
Kathy said,
May 14, 2008 @ 10:52 pm
We are planning on visiting the zoo on Sunday and I was trying to get some info on dining within the park. Can you help me out with this?
Chris H said,
October 16, 2009 @ 5:05 pm
Currently the zoo’s Hungery Bear Cafe is open located across from the Menagerie gift shop.
rwpzoo said,
May 14, 2008 @ 11:00 pm
So glad to hear you’ll be visiting the Zoo soon! The Zoo does have a restaurant (Alice’s Restaurant) and a food stand (Hungry Bear), as well as various food and treat carts throughout the grounds.
For more information about food services and other amenities in the Zoo, please visit: http://www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org/visit/amenities_guestservices.cfm .
Thank you, and enjoy your visit!
– Roger Williams Park Zoo Public Relations
sam said,
June 20, 2008 @ 6:00 pm
i love this zoo they sooo many animals and some rare ones to. but the one i love the most is the bufflo and the bulls.can’t wait to go today!
Pat said,
April 9, 2009 @ 9:31 am
I love taking my kids to the zoo every year but they are too youngto remember the polar bears I was wondering when they will be back
rwpzoo said,
May 7, 2009 @ 9:35 pm
We’re currently doing preliminary work on our new polar bear exhibit, and expect it to open in 2012. You can find out more at our master plan website, http://www.thenewzoo.org. Glad to hear you’ve been enjoying the Zoo, and hope you’ll be visiting again soon! (Our Flutterby: Butterflies in Bloom exhibit is back for a second and final season this summer, May 9 – Sep 7 – check it out!)
PiercingFalcon said,
May 13, 2009 @ 3:06 pm
oh i miss the polar bears they were awesome i was just at the zoo yesterday had a a great time except for the rain when i first got there
Eve said,
May 23, 2009 @ 8:32 am
Hello zoo members.Bye,bye!
Allison said,
May 26, 2009 @ 12:40 pm
Hi! I just have to say I really love the zoo and go whenever I get a chance. I was just curious to know if you had a place on the website where you have a list of all of your animals and their names. If you don’t I think that would be an interesting addition. Also, if you could tell me the name of your red panda I’d really appreciate it!
rwpzoo said,
June 2, 2009 @ 11:09 am
Hello Allison,
So glad to hear that you’re enjoying the Zoo! Currently, we do have a listing of all the species of animals on our website (http://www.rwpzoo.org/what_to_see/exhibits.cfm ), but we do not list individual animal’s names anywhere. That’s certainly something to keep in mind for the future though, so thank you for the suggestion!
In answer to your other question, our red panda’s name is Jiang, which translates to “ginger” in Chinese. He will be getting a female counterpart to share his exhibit very soon, so look for her on your next visit!