Roger Williams Park Zoo
The Roger Williams Park Zoo of Providence, Rhode Island, contains more than 800 animals in natural settings from more than 100 species from around the world. Records date it to 1872. For a second stop, Gillette Stadium is 22 mi away.
A zoo & aquarium inside Providence
You can stay in Providence
Roger Williams Park Zoo is inside Providence, which has 30 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Boston
Boston is about 43 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1872
Roger Williams Park Zoo dates from 1872. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
Rhode Island T. F. Green (PVD) has airline service, about 5 miles from Roger Williams Park Zoo.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The year’s weather
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Roger Williams Park Zoo
The Roger Williams Park Zoo of Providence, Rhode Island, contains more than 800 animals in natural settings from more than 100 species from around the world. In 1986, the zoo became the first zoo in New England to earn accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Founded in 1872, the zoo is the third oldest zoo in the nation. The zoo and the nearby Carousel Village are some of the main attractions of Roger Williams Park.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 800 animals · 160 species
- Area
- 40 acres
- Established
- 1872
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.2K a year
A base for Roger Williams Park Zoo
Lodging nearby is in Providence (30) and Warwick (21).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Roger Williams Park Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | in town | — | 30 24 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 hostels · 1 campground | 195,310 | $362K | C |
| Warwick | 6 mi south | 10 min | 21 17 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 84,187 | $355K | B |
| Seekonk | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 16 9 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 16,046 | $483K | C+ |
| Cranston | 4 mi west | 5 min | 13 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 84,647 | $378K | B |
| Newport | 22 mi south | 30 min | 99 32 hotels · 2 motels · 61 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 24,251 | $747K | C+ |
| Middletown | 20 mi south | 30 min | 26 22 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs | 16,502 | $563K | B+ |
| Portsmouth | 12 mi south | 20 min | 8 1 hotel · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 17,474 | $597K | A |
| Bristol | 11 mi southeast | 15 min | 7 1 hotel · 6 inns & B&Bs | 21,970 | $485K | A+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Roger Williams Park Zoo
These well-known sights sit within 42 miles.
Big draw122 mi Stadium & arenaGillette Stadium
Big draw223 mi MuseumThe Breakers
Big draw42 mi Stadium & arenaFenway Park
Big draw328 mi LakeLake Chaubunagungamaug
414 mi Ancient siteHMS Endeavour
514 mi MuseumUSS Massachusetts
Big draw41 mi MuseumIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
623 mi MuseumMarble HousePhoto credits
Gillette Stadium: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Breakers: UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fenway Park: Gatorfan252525, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lake Chaubunagungamaug: Bree from Worcester, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · HMS Endeavour: Samuel Atkins (c.1760-1810), Public domain · USS Massachusetts: USN, Public domain · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Sean Dungan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Marble House: [email protected], Public domain
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What people ask about Roger Williams Park Zoo
Is Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence?
Yes. It’s inside Providence, RI.
When is the best time to visit Roger Williams Park Zoo?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.
How far is Roger Williams Park Zoo from Boston?
About 43 miles northeast of Boston, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Roger Williams Park Zoo?
Rhode Island T. F. Green (PVD), about 5 miles away.
Where should I stay near Roger Williams Park Zoo?
Providence (in town, 30 places to stay), Warwick (6 mi, 21 places to stay) and Seekonk (6 mi, 16 places to stay).
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