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.
Fall Seasonal Lecture: Zoo History
For more than 150 years, Roger Williams Park Zoo has been part of Rhode Island’s story. Join Zoo historian and author Leigh Picard to explore the Zoo’s rich history—from its early days as the first zoo in New England to its role today in conservation and education. Travel from 1872 to the present and discover how the Zoo has evolved.