Happy 13th birthday to Mochila the magnificent giant anteater!! 🎉🥳🎈

This #VolunteerAppreciationWeek , we are shining a spotlight on our incredible volunteers and docents! In 2023, our volunteers generously donated over 19,000 hours! Thank you for making a difference every single day. 🙌🏽

Happy #EarthDay ! 🌎 At the Zoo, we party for the planet every day. Our mission is to protect wildlife and wild places, one feather (or fin, or scale, or furry friend) at a time! #EarthDay EveryDay

Want to hang out with some high-flying friends? Our daily Interactive Bird Shows presented by BankRI are back! 👏🏽

Shows run daily at 11 AM and 2 PM (weather permitting).

Sloth pup-date alert! One month has flown by for this fuzzy little fella! Baby Nicko is thriving in the rainforest. He is currently weighing in at just under 2 lbs & loves hanging out with his sloth squad: momma Beanie, uncle Jeffrey, and grandma Fiona. #slothsquadgoals

It's #NationalZooLoversDay ! Come celebrate by meeting our newest tiny resident!

This adorable golden lion tamarin baby was born on March 21 to dad Kyle & mom Raff. ‍‍‍ Golden lion tamarins are endangered, so this birth is a big win for the species!

We have some exciting news to share – the RWPZoo family just got a whole lot cuter! 😍Meet Nico, the adorable Linne’s two-toed sloth born on March 7th to first-time mom Beanie and dad Riley.

Beanie is a natural mom, lovingly caring for her little one.

BREAKING NEWS! We're thrilled to announce the arrival of our newest residents: a herd of majestic unicorns!

Our dedicated zookeepers are hard at work creating enriching environments & even created a special enrichment program to keep these majestic beasts mentally stimulated.

Spring is here and so are the birds! 🐦 Bird migration has begun and we can help them on their journeys by turning off our outside lights at night. Bright lights can confuse these feathered friends. So flip the switch and be a hero for our flying buddies! #BirdsOfAFeather

Cute alert! ❤️We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our brand-new habitat for our red pandas, Kendji & Zan! This pawsome two-story sanctuary is designed with their well-being in mind, featuring climbing structures, private dens, & climate-controlled spaces.

Paia loves celery almost as much as we love watching her eat celery 🧡

#TGIF 🦒Thank giraffe it’s Friday!

Did you know giraffes only need 5 to 30 minutes of sleep in a 24-hour period?

Boop the snoot for a good week ahead! 💛

Your daily dose of paw-sitive vibes 🦦❄️ School's out, but the fun is in! Come see these playful otters & our amazing animal friends at the Zoo this winter break.

P.S. Winter Wonder Days continue with half-price admission through the end of the month!

Step right up  ❤️💋 Happy #ValentinesDay from the Zoo!

Step aside, the OG DonKing is in the barn! Don Juan, the undisputed GOAT of RWPZoo, is here to show you how Dunkin is done, Rhode Island style. ☕️ 🐐 #Dunkings #dunkin

Groundhog who? Sure, these fuzzy forecasters may have gotten a bit distracted during their playful deliberations, but it turns out, they're not too concerned with shadows. It’s always warm and tropical in the rainforest! ☀️

Could this little furball BE any cuter? Asking for a friend (who is definitely us).

Come say hi to Jeffrey and all his rainforest pals during our half-price winter days! It's the perfect chance to warm up with some jungle cuteness.

Cheetah cuddle puddle! ❤️ These three sisters are keeping warm and purrfectly content on this chilly day.

📷: Keeper Laura

Forget mittens & sweaters, river otters have cracked the code to winter fun! ❄️🦦

Their secret weapon? A double-layered coat that's like a built-in wetsuit. A toasty warm under layer & a water-resistant outer layer!