1871: Betsey Williams bequeaths her 102-acre farm to the City of Providence for public use in memory of hergreat-great-great-grandfather, Roger Williams, the founder of Rhode Island. 1930: Alice, the ...

PROVIDENCE – Roger Williams Park Zoo's three African elephants will move to a new home in late 2027, one that provides the care and companionship they need as they age, the zoo says. The zoo is ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A massive blow for local zoo lovers as Roger Williams Park Zoo announces the planned departure of its three African elephants. Alice, Ginny, and Kate will head to another ...

A popular giant otter at the Roger Williams Park Zoo had to be euthanized, despite efforts by zookeepers to treat its ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Alice, Ginny and Kate, the Roger Williams Park Zoo’s beloved African elephant trio, will leave Rhode Island in late 2027. The Roger Williams Park Zoo announced Tuesday that ...

Cape and Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois announced a 3-year-old has died in a crash on Sunday. Local veterans commemorate 84th anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack Remembering the day that ...

Within days of losing his brother, Fernando, a second giant otter at the Roger Williams Park Zoo has died. Romo, who was ...

The event will feature "Nature is Queer" animal chats, pride-themed animal enrichment, and drag performances. Attendees can connect with local LGBTQIA+ organizations, enjoy zoo-themed food and drinks, ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Roger William Park Zoo is mourning the loss of resident Fernando the giant otter. Fernando was ...

Roger Williams Park Zoo is extending the holiday cheer with free admission on Dec. 27 and half-price entry throughout the winter months. The zoo will welcome visitors at no cost from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.