Posts Tagged ‘Roger Williams Park Zoo’
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…
Read MoreThe million dollar Penguins are on the way…
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…
Read MoreNew Gateway Center more than a new RWP Zoo entrance
The Gateway Center, funded by ARPA federal pandemic recovery funds will “serve as a tourism destination and community event space”, according to the City of Providence that held an unveiling of a new colorful placemaker and Center, 14 months after the project began. Participating officials included Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, U.S.…
Read More$50M Green Bond – for a more resilient Rhode Island – promotion event TODAY
Information was released and an event planned for TODAY, September 27th at 1pm at Farm Fresh Rhode Island, 10 Sims Avenue in Providence to promote the 2022 Green Bond, Question No. 3 on the referendum ballot in November. Protecting Narragansett Bay and drinking water, strengthening the state against global warming, reclaiming contaminated brownfield sites for…
Read MoreIt’s National Visit the Zoo Day – and it’s free
Visit the Zoo Day is celebrated on December 27 each year. Although the origins of the day are unclear, we do know that the idea of the zoo stretches as far back as a couple of millennia. The word ‘zoo’ is, in fact, the shortest way to refer to a zoological park or garden. Zoos…
Read MoreTO WORK: Roger Williams Park Zoo is looking for you – job fair TODAY
Roger Williams Park Zoo is holding a job and volunteer fair Wednesday, September 22, from 2 to 7pm, to fill part time and seasonal positions. Positions include support staff, maintenance, security, food service, guest relations, ride operators and parking lot attendants. Volunteer positions are also available for the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, which returns this fall. Careers…
Read MoreNational Visit the Zoo Day – for free…at Roger Williams Park Zoo
Celebrate National Visit the Zoo Day, with free admission for all at the Roger Williams Park Zoo, on Friday, December 27 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Share the holiday spirit with the community by bringing non-perishable food items to benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank between 10 am – 1 pm. Cardi’s Furniture…
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