Enter an exotic world filled with more than 160 species of rare and fascinating animals, everything from big furry cats to naked mole-rats and multi-colored birds all displayed in expansive natural settings. This photograph used with written permission.. Richard Benjamin The polar bear cub was born in November 2000 and made her exhibit debut in April. Since her debut, the Zoo has hosted tremendous crowds - 51,000 during April school vacation week alone. Cub lovers have also flocked to the Zoo's web site where a new 'cub cam' gives visitors a chance to see the Zoo's polar bears 24/7. Pic Copyrighted ©2002 by.. http://www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.com These 2 photographs used with written permission.. Richard Benjamin Roger Williams Park Zoo is home to hundreds of rare and fascinating animals from around the world including polar bears, snow leopards, moon bears, giraffes and elephants all in naturalistic settings. The zoo's population numbers over 1000 animals, with some 139 different species on display at any given time. Roger Williams Park Zoo is open every day except Christmas; May 15 - October 15, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays (till 6 p.m. on weekends and holidays); October 16 - May 14, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. It is conveniently located in Providence, RI, exit 16 off interstate I-95, about one hour from Boston and 90 minutes from Hartford. General Zoo admission is $7/adults, $4.50/children (3-12) and seniors (62+). Group rates are available. Ø For more information, visit the Zoo's website at.. http://www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.com
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Roger Williams Park Zoo is home to two polar bears, Trixie and Norton. Both arrived at Roger Williams Park Zoo in April, 1989. Trixie (female) came to Providence from the Bronx Zoo. She is 14 yrs. old. Norton (male), who was born in Alaska, is 12 years old. Trixie weighs approximately 550 lbs. Norton - 1000 lbs.
Roger Williams Park Zoo's new polar bear cub finally has a name. In a special Mother's Day weekend celebration on Saturday, May 12th, the Zoo revealed the winning name is KOBE.
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Nationally acclaimed and award winning - Roger Williams Park Zoo has received accolades from all over the country for its conservation and education efforts as well as its entertainment value. In 2001, the zoo was ranked by Yankee Magazine as an "Editor's Pick" and was chosen as "Best Family Outing" by Citysearch.com users. Rhode Island Monthly also included the zoo as a 2001 Rhode Island All-Star, and in 1999 the zoo was named one of America's top ten zoos by Travel & Leisure Family Magazine (1999 spring/summer issue).
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