Roger Williams Park Zoo

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Roger Williams Park Zoo
Date opened 1872; 1980 (renovated/expanded) [1]
Location Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Number of Animals 1000+ [2]
Number of Species 139 [2]
Accreditations/
Memberships		 AZA
Website

The Roger Williams Park Zoo of Providence, Rhode Island, USA houses over 1000 animals representing 139 species, including bald eagles, snow leopards, Asian black bears, giraffes, and African elephants, in naturalistic settings. It is the nation's third oldest zoo. It is named after Roger Williams, the 17th-century proponent of religious tolerance.

The zoo is expanding and under renovations as of 2008. These expansions include making the world class polar bear exhibit nine times larger than before. Other expansions include the 'Hidden Zoo' veterinary hospital and clinic, and a children's adventure trail.

Admission is $12 for adults $6 for children 3-12 kids 3 and under are free!! Zoo hours are 9-5 from April 7th till October 1st. 9-4 from October 1st through April 7th The zoo is only closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The zoo is free to the public on New years Day. The first Saturday of every month is free for Providence RI residents.

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  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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