Rhode Island Zoological Society

Description:

Rhode Island Zoological Society (RIZS) is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization that supports and maintains Roger Williams Park Zoo. RIZS works to secure the public and private sector support needed by the Zoo to continue to develop new world-class exhibits, make significant contributions to conservation, and serve the community as a valuable source of environmental education, recreation, and economic development.

Founded in 1962 in order to increase public awareness and support for the Roger Williams Park Zoo. It has effectively communicated the zoo's mission statement of recreation, education, conservation and research. Funds raised have created important exhibits making Roger Williams Park Zoo one of the few nationally prominent zoos in the Northeast.

General Information

Hours:

Apr-Sept Daily 10:00AM-5:00PM (last admission 4:30PM)
Oct-Mar Daily 10:00AM-4:00PM (last admission 3:30PM)
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Intake Process:

Purchase a membership online

Program Fees:

Annual Memberships: Individual $69, Individual Plus $89, Family/ Grandparent $129, Family Plus $149, Zookeeper $179, Patron's Circle $300, Director's Circle $500

Eligibility:

All

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resources

Miscellaneous

AKA:

Rhode Island Zoological Association; Roger Williams Park Zoo

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Date of Official Change:

March 6, 2019

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Year Incorporated:

1962

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