Roger Williams Park Zoo

As leaders in conservation and animal care, we create engaging experiences that empower guests to join us in conserving wildlife and wild places.

If you have a passion for animals and the environment, and enjoy being around people who share your passion, Roger Williams Park Zoos volunteer program may just be right for you! Volunteers are critical to achieving our mission and are an indispensable part of the Zoo team; their enriching interactions with Zoo visitors, along with their endless enthusiasm, dedication and support are priceless.

Roger Williams Park Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), American Humane certified, and is home to many endangered species. Our accreditation is assurance that visitors are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for guests, and a better future for all living things. This includes our participation in cooperative conservation and breeding programs to help ensure the future survival of many endangered species.About AZA Accreditation >

You are part of our mission the moment you visit.

Each time you visit the Roger Williams Park Zoo, make a contribution, purchase an item from us, or share your knowledge about wildlife and conservation, you help us take another step in achieving our mission.

For 150 years, the Zoo has connected people with wildlife to inspire a love and appreciation for the environment and its animals. From our hands-onWild Connectionsanimal encounters, to witnessing our giant otters splash and slide down their waterslidethese moments tell a story and create connections that last a lifetime. It is with each experience that we create future leaders with a desire to protect and save species.