Private rainforest and keeper-led encounters
Meet the rainforest residents while the zoo is closed
Roger Williams Park Zoo
The private Rainforest Wild Connection pairs a small group with a keeper inside the rainforest exhibit while the zoo is closed to the public. Separate small-group options include giant-anteater training observations and Komodo-dragon encounters.
Current location note / listed area: Providence, Rhode Island; additional locations by inquiry only
Most encounter slots are only exclusive if all available tickets are purchased. Fixed dates, age limits and species rules cannot be waived; admission is separate, and animal choice or direct contact is not guaranteed. Confirm accessibility and any required masks before booking.
Public-source research · 2026-10-29 · Not vendor-confirmed or independently vetted.
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Documented state connections
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- Rhode Island · based
Official page gives1000 Elmwood Avenue Providence RI and describes private rainforest access on selected closed-to-public Tuesdays, plus all-ticket buyout rule for other encounters.