The Roger Williams Park Zoo is open daily for the school break. And while these flamingos look all delicate and tropical, the zoo assures us, they are hardier than they look: “Thanks to their ability to tolerate extreme conditions, like the elevated altitude in the Andes, Chilean flamingos are well-suited for winter’s cooler temperatures.” Winter …
(12.27) This snow leopard is among the animals that like winter weather just fine. The Roger Williams Park Zoo will be opening its doors this Friday for free, it being National Visit the Zoo Day. The snow leopards are in the Marco Polo Adventure area where you might also see red pandas and moon bears. …
And you don’t even have to leave the house. Why not give that special someone a membership to the RISD Museum. Seen here: Elevator Doors/third floor, ca. 2008, unknown artist, aluminum and steel (152 x 166 inches) Or maybe they would like to be a member of the Providence Athenaeum on Benefit Street? Click here. …
Walking around the zoo without all those pesky kids in the way can be fun and several of the animals are famously cold-loving. Unfortunately the moon bears and red pandas were laying low today. The cheetahs on the other hand were putting on a show. Some were sunning themselves while others paced the perimeter eyeing …
Admission to Roger Williams Park Zoo is half-priced during January and February. Many of the cold-hardy animals are at their best in the winter. Check out the moon bears, snow leopards, and the Himalayan red panda pictured here. Red pandas can lose up to 15% of their body weight in winter when the only available …
(9.6) And the zoo closes at noon — see below.* Sample over 100 craft beers from over 50 of the regions’ finest brewers at Rhode Island’s most popular outdoor venue. At this 21+ event, guests will also enjoy animal encounters and live music, and everyone will receive a commemorative “Brew at the Zoo” glass. $50 …
Free and Warm: The art is kept indoors and sometimes it’s free. The RISD Museum of Art charges no admission on Sundays, and the third Thursday evening of each month (details and schedule here). Cheap and Bracing: It’s Winter Wonder Days at Roger Williams Park Zoo with special half-off winter rates through January and February. …
[Update: The Friday, August 19th performance has been canceled due to the weather forecast.] Tonight is the first of three Fridays in August for this unique event at the Roger Williams Park Zoo. Enjoy an unforgettable experience as you journey through the Zoo on a summer evening during the magical sunset hours. On your way …
The Roger Williams Park Zoo is a whole different experience in the winter — no crowds, real quiet — and the price of admission has been reduced to make it even more attractive. Cold-hardy animals include these snow leopards, moon bears, seals, penguins, aoudads (good Scrabble word, I checked) and more. Half-price rates for Wild …