Roger Williams Park Zoo Seasonal Lectures

Join us for a seasonal lecture series exploring the many facets of Roger Williams Park Zoo. Hear from Zoo staff about topics such as animal care, conservation efforts, exhibit design, and the history of our 150+ year-old park. Each lecture offers insight into how we carry out our mission of caring for wildlife and wild places.

Registration does not include cost of Zoo admission. If you are not a Zoo member you will need to purchase an admission ticket along with the Lecture Ticket.

Lecture Options:

Spooky Seasonal Lecture: Mythical Beasts

Ever wonder why cockroaches appear in scary movies, snakes are linked to magic, or whether dragons could really fly? Join us for the Mythical Beast lecture to explore the myths—and the true stories—behind these fascinating scaled creatures. Meet some of our favorite animal ambassadors and discover how legends and real animals intersect. After the lecture, enjoy VIP access to the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular trail!

• Date: Friday, October 8th
• Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Price: $50.00/ per person (cost includes access to Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular and ambassador animal encounters)
• Minimum Age: all ages but this is a lecture series and may be best suited for ages 16+
• Please Note: Registration does not include cost of Zoo admission. If you are not a Zoo member you will need to purchase an admission ticket along with the Lecture Ticket.

Winter Seasonal Lecture: Gingerbread Zoo Workshop

Ever wondered what it takes to design a zoo exhibit? Now you can try it yourself in our Gingerbread Zoo workshop! Guided by our Special Projects Manager, you’ll build, decorate, and compete with your own gingerbread animal exhibit. Bring family and friends and leave with your creation—and a tasty treat!

• Date: Saturday, December 12th
• Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
• Price: $30.00/ per person (Includes all gingerbread building supplies and decorations)
• Minimum Age: all ages but this is a lecture series and may be best suited for ages 16+
• Please Note: Registration does not include cost of Zoo admission. If you are not a Zoo member you will need to purchase an admission ticket along with the Lecture Ticket.