(7.17) The Roger Williams Park Zoo will be kicking off ‘Free First Saturdays’ for Providence residents this Saturday, July 17, then occurring on the first Saturday of each month. Go here for visitors info.
As a “thank you” to Providence residents whose tax money helps to support the Zoo, the first Saturday of every month is free to residents of the City of Providence (not East or North Providence). A valid ID and proof of residency* must be shown at the ticket window.
*Acceptable forms of identification or residency include a driver’s license, State issued ID, Providence Municipal IDs, lease agreement, utility bill, etc.
From the ProJo:
In addition to the city-owned zoo, the program provides free admission to the Museum of Natural History and the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center.
(The planetarium is not included in the free admission program.)
Non-members still need to pre-purchase tickets online for timed entry. Current RWPZoo members no longer need to purchase tickets in advance. Why not become a member now.
(Seen here is the Aldabra tortoise, the second largest tortoise in the world. They are native to Aldabra Island northeast of Madagascar and like to eat tortoise chow, beets, dandelion salad, and red peppers.)
9am to 4pm, RWP Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, (directions)