Roger Williams Park Zoo has been a beloved local treasure since its 1872 opening. These days, the zoo is home to animals from all over the world, and it also hosts some fantastic seasonal events. And we highly recommend checking out the zoo before the 4th of July. The Asian Lantern Spectacular exhibit is in full swing, and it’s an enchanting experience you won’t want to miss.

Roger Williams Park Zoo is the third oldest zoo in the entire nation.

Roger Williams Park Zoo / Facebook It was also the first zoo in New England to earn accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Seeing the animals at this zoo is always a delight – but if you visit in the near future, it’s the lantern animals you’ll want to see.

Amanda Timoteo / Google This zoo-wide walk-through event is truly remarkable.

The Asian Lantern Spectacular features over 50 stunning glowing lantern displays and a children’s interactive lantern area.

Roger Williams Park Zoo / Facebook Guests can also enjoy hand-crafted gifts and keepsakes and tasty Asian-inspired cuisine and drinks.

The exhibit is produced by Hanart Culture, and the proceeds go to support the zoo’s ongoing animal care, education programs and conservation initiatives.

Roger Williams Park Zoo / Facebook So not only will you be impressed and entertained, you’ll be doing it for a great cause.

This is definitely something the entire family can enjoy together.

Roger Williams Park Zoo / Facebook And since it’s an outdoor, walk-through event, you can experience it safely.

The lanterns are inspired by the world around us, so you never know what you’ll see.

Roger Williams Park Zoo / Facebook Some of these illuminated treasures appear larger than life.

You can experience this beautiful exhibit Wednesday - Saturday from 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. The last admission is at 9 p.m.

Roger Williams Park Zoo / Facebook Tickets are $25 for adults and $23 for children ( with a small discount for zoo members) and must be purchased online in advance.

Doesn’t this look dreamy? Get your tickets online here and enjoy this enchanting experience.

Roger Williams Park Zoo / Facebook

It was also the first zoo in New England to earn accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Amanda Timoteo / Google

This zoo-wide walk-through event is truly remarkable.

Guests can also enjoy hand-crafted gifts and keepsakes and tasty Asian-inspired cuisine and drinks.

So not only will you be impressed and entertained, you’ll be doing it for a great cause.

And since it’s an outdoor, walk-through event, you can experience it safely.

Some of these illuminated treasures appear larger than life.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $23 for children ( with a small discount for zoo members) and must be purchased online in advance.

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Address: Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA