Roger Williams Park Zoo
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosRhode Island, United States51-200 Employees
Roger Williams Park Zoo is a zoological and educational institution located in Providence, Rhode Island, set on about 40 acres of woodland. The facility houses more than 160 species, including Komodo dragons, African elephants, Masai giraffes, snow leopards, red pandas, and flamingos, among others. It is operated and supported by the Rhode Island Zoological Society, a nonprofit organization, and holds accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums while participating in cooperative conservation and breeding programs. The zoo aims to inform visitors about wildlife and habitat conservation while supporting animal care through its programming. Its audience comprises the general public seeking educational and recreational experiences in a zoological setting. In 2025, the facility opened a penguin exhibit featuring 12 Humboldt penguins.