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Zebra at Roger Williams Park Zoo dies during storm. Here's what zookeepers say happened.
A zebra at Roger Williams Park Zoo suffered a fatal injury during the July 3 storm that brought devastating high winds to the ...
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‘Merging Roots’: Combining Cuban, Puerto Rican, and New Orleans jazz at Summer Beats
The First Works Summer Beats concert series takes place at Roger Williams Park this summer with a variety of acts performing ...
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Roger Williams Park Zoo through the years: A timeline of key milestones
1986: Roger Williams Park Zoo earns accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, becoming the first zoo in New England to receive that honor.. 1990s: The zoo’s rebirth continues ...
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Roger Williams Park Zoo has big changes ahead as its mission evolves
Roger Williams Park Zoo's mission has evolved since its founding in 1872, from a collection of animals on display for entertainment to a focus on conservation and education.