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| | Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave. (Exit 17S or 16N off I-95), Providence, RI, (401) 785-3510. This zoo is located in a beautiful Victorian park with waterways, drives, walks, and outdoor gardens. Named one of America's top 10 zoos by Travel & Leisure Family magazine. Giraffes, elephants, cheetahs, polar bears, and sea lions can all be seen, in the flesh, at this zoo. The African Plains exhibit features rare antelope and zebras. The Australasia exhibit features exotic animals such as the tree kangaroo and the walking-stick insect. On June 30, the zoo will close to the public at 2 p.m. to prepare for the annual party, "Feast With the Beasts: Zoobilee 2001," the fundraising event for education and wildlife conservation programs, including bands and dancing until midnight. Tickets $100 each. Call (401) 941-3910 for more information. During July, there are polar bear days; in Aug., arctic animal workshops and the zoo's theater company, "The Zoobadours" teaching about conservation. Call (401) 785-3510. Also located on the park grounds is the Museum of Natural History, which includes a planetarium. Open Mon. through Fri. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on weekends from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Regular zoo admission $6, $3.50 for seniors and children 3 through 12.
http://www.rwpzoo.org.
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