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Roger Williams Park Zoo @rwpzoo.bsky.social · 2d

When I say I really like pumpkin, this is what I mean 🎃 Our armadillos had a real gourd time carving into their pumpkin enrichment filled with buggy treats 😋

Thank you to Confreda Farms for generously donating pumpkins for our animals to enjoy again this year! 🧡

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Roger Williams Park Zoo @rwpzoo.bsky.social · 4d

Think snakes are spooky? Think again! 🐍👻 Timber Rattlesnakes are actually silent guardians of our environment. Snakes are incredibly beneficial, helping to keep rodent populations in check and maintaining balance in their habitats.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 8d

This week on Street Stories, we're taking a peek behind the curtain of one of Rhode Island's most beloved autumn traditions. Meet the 79-year-old founder of Passion for Pumpkins: https://www.wpri.com/news/street-stories/meet-the-man-behind-the-jack-o-lantern-spectacular/ @rwpzoo.bsky.social

Street Stories: The man behind Roger Williams Zoo's pumpkins

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Roger Williams Park Zoo @rwpzoo.bsky.social · 6d

A fall afternoon cat nap 🍂

Did you know cheetahs sleep around 12 hours a day? These diurnal cats are most active during the cooler mornings and evenings, but rest is very important for conserving their energy for high-speed hunts.

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Roger Williams Park Zoo @rwpzoo.bsky.social · 9d

Are you streaming The Life of a Roo Girl? ❤️‍🔥

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Roger Williams Park Zoo @rwpzoo.bsky.social · 16d

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Roger Williams Park Zoo @rwpzoo.bsky.social · 20d

Please enjoy some sweet behind-the-scenes moments with new mom Zan and her twin kits as they have grown these last few months. 🥰

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Roger Williams Park Zoo @rwpzoo.bsky.social · 16d

Fun fact- red pandas are not in the bear family despite having "panda" in their name. They belong to their own unique family, Ailuridae. They are distinct, with a shared ancestry with raccoons, skunks, and weasels. 😄

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Roger Williams Park Zoo @rwpzoo.bsky.social · 17d

Our red panda kits have names! ❤️ Introducing Katara (left) and Sokka (right) Inspired by the iconic brother–sister duo from Avatar: The Last Airbender!

These tiny siblings are already showing big personalities, and we can’t wait to share more of their journey as they grow.

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Roger Williams Park Zoo @rwpzoo.bsky.social · 18d

Scout knows it's a curl up with a snack and take a nap kind of day 🥱

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Roger Williams Park Zoo @rwpzoo.bsky.social · 20d

Please enjoy some sweet behind-the-scenes moments with new mom Zan and her twin kits as they have grown these last few months. 🥰

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Roger Williams Park Zoo @rwpzoo.bsky.social · 23d

Did someone say it's Bleptember? 😛

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Roger Williams Park Zoo @rwpzoo.bsky.social · Sep 12

Friendly reminder from your Zoo friends to take care of yourself. 💙 It's okay to pause your scroll- enjoy a walk in nature, listen to the birds, breathe deep, and let the fresh air recharge you. 🌿

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Roger Williams Park Zoo @rwpzoo.bsky.social · Sep 8

🚨 SURPRISE! We’ve welcomed twin red panda kits to our growing Zoo family! ❤️

These little bundles of fluff are extra special- they’re the first successful birth of red panda kits at our Zoo!

For more information, please visit our press release: rwpzoo.org/redpandakits/

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Roger Williams Park Zoo @rwpzoo.bsky.social · Aug 26

The wildest students you’ll ever meet! Wishing everyone a paw-some school year. 🐾🍎🚌✏️ #BackToSchool

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Roger Williams Park Zoo @rwpzoo.bsky.social · Aug 18

When someone tries to talk to me before I've had my coffee 😐

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Roger Williams Park Zoo @rwpzoo.bsky.social · Aug 18

Virtual boops ☝🏼

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Roger Williams Park Zoo @rwpzoo.bsky.social · Aug 8

We are all smiles & feline fine because it's International Cat Day! 😸

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Roger Williams Park Zoo @rwpzoo.bsky.social · Aug 7

This is how your email finds me:

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Roger Williams Park Zoo @rwpzoo.bsky.social · Jul 28

Meet Nermal (1 year old) & Maureen (2 years old), our two new female donkeys.

The inside of the barn will be temporarily closed as they are acclimating to their new space and fellow farm friends, but they do have outdoor access. As always, please be gentle and mindful when interacting with them!

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Roger Williams Park Zoo @rwpzoo.bsky.social · Jul 28

Did you know you can have Breakfast with the Animals at the Zoo? 🍳🦓 Rise, shine, and dine with the zebras & wildebeest, rainforest friends, or the elephants! 🐘

Learn more and register today at bit.ly/breakfast-with-animals! 🥐🍓

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Roger Williams Park Zoo @rwpzoo.bsky.social · Jul 24

Our Zookeepers wear their love for the animals they care for on their sleeve.✒️💙 #HappyNationalZookeeperWeek

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Roger Williams Park Zoo @rwpzoo.bsky.social · Jul 21

This week we are celebrating National Zookeeper Week! 🦒🦥🐍🐫 We encourage you to thank a zookeeper during your next visit. Whether with a kind word, a handwritten note, or simply by learning more about their work. 🫶🏻 To all the zookeepers out there: THANK YOU!

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Roger Williams Park Zoo @rwpzoo.bsky.social · Jul 16

Meg is gonna tell you about Udon the corn snake and you better listen 😤 It’s #WorldSnakeDay! 🐍

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Roger Williams Park Zoo @rwpzoo.bsky.social · Jul 15

Did you know- a common misconception about Bactrian camels is that they store water in their humps. This isn’t true, their humps actually store fat which provides them with energy when food is scarce! Camels can however use their adaptations to conserve water in other ways. ☀️🐫

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Roger Williams Park Zoo @rwpzoo.bsky.social · Jun 27

Our world is made more beautiful by its diversity of species, of people, of love. 🌈🐾 We’re proud to celebrate all of it! From our animals to our incredible staff, we celebrate every being, every identity, every day. #HappyPrideMonth ❤️

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