Rhode Island Zoological Society
Address
100 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 785-3510
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.
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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.
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
Eligibility
All
Fees
Annual Memberships: Individual $69, Individual Plus $89, Family/ Grandparent $129, Family Plus $149, Zookeeper $179, Patron's Circle $300, Director's Circle $500
Intake Procedure
Purchase a membership online
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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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.
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
Eligibility
All; Visitors 15 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult
Fees
Admission: Adults $17.95, Children (2-12) $12.95, Seniors (62+) $15.95, Toddlers one & younger FREE, Zoo members FREE; Discounts available for groups of 10 or more; Annual Memberships: Individual $69, Individual Plus $89, Family/ Grandparent $129, Family Plus $149, Zookeeper $179, Patron's Circle $300, Director's Circle $500
Intake Procedure
Walk-in; Purchase a membership online
Service Area
Providence
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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
Miscellaneous
AKA:
Rhode Island Zoological Association; Roger Williams Park Zoo
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
March 6, 2019
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Year Incorporated:
1962
Services
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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.
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
Eligibility
All
Fees
Annual Memberships: Individual $69, Individual Plus $89, Family/ Grandparent $129, Family Plus $149, Zookeeper $179, Patron's Circle $300, Director's Circle $500
Intake Procedure
Purchase a membership online
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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.
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
Eligibility
All; Visitors 15 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult
Fees
Admission: Adults $17.95, Children (2-12) $12.95, Seniors (62+) $15.95, Toddlers one & younger FREE, Zoo members FREE; Discounts available for groups of 10 or more; Annual Memberships: Individual $69, Individual Plus $89, Family/ Grandparent $129, Family Plus $149, Zookeeper $179, Patron's Circle $300, Director's Circle $500
Intake Procedure
Walk-in; Purchase a membership online
Service Area
Providence
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Mailing
1000 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
Physical (Primary)
100 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
Contacts
Dr. Jeremy Goodman, DVM
Primary Contact
President, RI Zoological Society; Executive Director, Roger Williams Park Zoo
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 785-3510
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