Roger Williams Park Zoo - Where Dinos Roar & Kids Sprint 🦖🏃♀️

When Jurassic World fever hits, this compact Rhode Island gem delivers roaring animatronics, lazy real animals, and shockingly free July 4th entry—proving you don’t need Disney budgets for dino-sized fun. ✨ Why Parents Love It ✺ • Dino Trail: T-rex growls scare toddlers (hilariously) 😱 • Free days: July 4th + winter Wednesdays = steals 🎟️ • Hidden gardens: Post-zoo picnics without crowds 🌸 🦕 Dino Breakdown: • T-Rex: Loudest fake reptile in New England 🎤 • Triceratops: Kid-magnet for "safe" selfies 🤳 • Stegosaurus: Spiky enough for oohs (not tears) 🦔 🐘 Real Animal Intel: • Elephants: Usually napping (ask about enrichment times) 💤 • Snow leopards: Masters of hide-and-seek (good luck!) 🐆 • Farmyard: Goats demand all your quarters 🐐 🌳 Bonus Perks: • Japanese garden: Koi ponds = instant zen 🎎 • Carousel: $3 rides = cheap thrills 🎠 • Splash pad: Summer must (pack suits!) 💦 ⚠️ Pro Tips: • Arrive early: Dinos overheat by noon 🔥 • Parking: Free but fills fast on free days 🚗 • Stroller lanes: Narrow paths = strategic navigation 🧭 📸 Photo Ops: 1. Dino "attacks": Kid-screaming shots 📱 2. Lemur poses: Madagascar vibes 🐒 3. Garden bridges: Fake "we hiked!" content 🌉 #RogerWilliamsZoo #RIAttractions #DinoTrail #FreeZooDays #KidFriendlyRI #SmallButMighty #ProvidenceOutings #BostonDayTrip #NoCrowds #CarouselMagic