New Gateway Center more than a new RWP Zoo entrance

The entrance to the gateway center is colorful.

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.…

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It’s National Visit the Zoo Day – and it’s free

A snow leopard standing in the snow.

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…

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TO WORK: Roger Williams Park Zoo is looking for you – job fair TODAY

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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…

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National Visit the Zoo Day – for free…at Roger Williams Park Zoo

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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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