A toxic blue-green algae bloom has been found in several ponds at Roger Williams Park, and officials are urging people to stay out of the water. The Rhode Island Department of Health and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management issued a warning Tuesday advising people to avoid contact with all Roger Williams Park ponds. … Read more
In heartbreaking news, the Roger Williams Zoo announced the unexpected passing of Nicko, their cherished baby two-toed sloth, due to a viral disease. Despite the dedicated efforts of zookeepers and veterinary staff to provide supportive care and treatment when Nicko showed symptoms of respiratory illness, the young sloth sadly succumbed to the virus. A necropsy … Read more
The Roger Williams Park Zoo is proud to announce a major breakthrough in the American Burying Beetle Recovery Program. In a concerted effort to bolster this critically endangered species, hundreds of beetles were reintroduced to Nantucket Island over the past year, and initial indicators point to a thriving wild population. Reintroduction Efforts Yield Positive Results … Read more
A group of young theatre professionals have joined forces to produce the RI premiere of America’s “most influential playwright” Tennessee Williams’ The Two-Character Play, directed by Trinity Rep’s Gia Yarn. Inspired by the play’s themes – the power of storytelling, mental health, and isolation – this play is produced as a direct community call-to-action around … Read more
PROVIDENCE — On humid summer nights, sometimes it’s the gleam of fireflies, not city lights, that illuminates Roger Williams Park. Providence Parks Department deputy superintendent Brian Byrnes said he’s started to see the beetles — yes, fireflies are actually beetles not flies — where he’s never seen them before. It’s just one sign, he said … Read more
Roger Williams Medical Center CEO Jeffrey Liebman.John Tlumacki/Globe Staff In a statement sent to the Globe, hospital spokesman Otis Brown poured cold water on the idea that the affiliation was at risk, despite the chief executive’s comments in court. “We continue to have a strong relationship with Boston University and we do not have any … Read more
The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at Roger Williams Park on July 31st, 2024, for its annual Summer Pops concert. The free concert will take place at the Temple to Music in Roger Williams Park. It will begin at 7:30 p.m. and last 90 minutes. The 66-piece orchestra will be conducted by Troy Quinn … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Departments of Health and Environmental Management are recommending avoiding contact with three ponds in Roger Williams Park and one in Portsmouth due to blue-green algae blooms. The three ponds in Roger Williams Park are Polo, Elm, and Cunliff Lakes, while Upper Melville Pond in Portsmouth is also closed. … Read more
The Roger Williams Park Zoo is excited to announce the arrival of Enzi, a nearly one-year-old male giraffe whose name fittingly means “powerful” in Swahili. Enzi has quickly become a beloved member of the zoo, displaying a charming personality as he adapts to his new surroundings. Enzi joins the existing giraffe herd, which includes Cora … Read more