Splash, Play, Explore: The Penguins are coming!

Opening Memorial Day Weekend Roger Williams Park Zoo is diving into summer with a splash—welcoming a dozen quirky, sun-loving penguins in a brand-new exhibit opening this Memorial Day weekend. The zoo’s website says the new exhibit will be located in the former Seal exhibit area. Most people imagine snow and ice when they think of…

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The million dollar Penguins are on the way…

Penguins in the zoo are fascinating creatures to observe.

When tax increases became apparent for the residents of Providence, WPRO’s Gene Valicenti, often a critic of zoos keeping wild animals captive, posed a question to Providence Mayor Brett Smiley during his regular scheduled “Ask The Mayor” segment. The question? Why doesn’t Providence recall the COVID relief grant to the Roger Williams Park Zoo to…

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