Roger Williams Park Zoo

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Roger Williams Park Zoo
Date opened 1872; 1980 (renovated/expanded) [1]
Location Providence, Rhode Island, USA
# of Animals 1000+ [2]
# of Species 139 [2]
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Memberships		 AZA
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The Roger Williams Park Zoo of Providence, Rhode Island, USA houses over 1000 animals representing 139 species, including polar bears, snow leopards, Asian black bears, giraffes, and African elephants, in naturalistic settings. It is also the nations third oldest zoo and is currently expanding. These expansions include making the world class polar bear exhibit nine times larger then before. Other expansions include the 'Hidden Zoo' veterinary hospital and clinic, and a children's adventure trail.

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org/about/history.cfm retrieved October 22, 2006
  2. ^ a b http://www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org/about/main.cfm retrieved October 22, 2006

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