Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 1871: Betsey Williams bequeaths her 102-acre farm to the City of Providence for public use in memory of ...

A zebra at Roger Williams Park Zoo died after colliding with a fence during a severe storm on July 3. The zebra, Samantha, apparently panicked during the storm and suffered a fatal injury. Samantha ...

Predicting the future isn't easy. Back in 2000, who would have thought that by 2025 the Pawtucket Red Sox would no longer exist, or Rhode Island's first female governor would be telling people to ...

Roger Williams Park Zoo's newest additions are drawing quite the excitement. The Providence-based Zoo welcomed red panda twins this summer, but they are not on exhibit just yet. This is the first ...

The event will feature "Nature is Queer" animal chats, pride-themed animal enrichment, and drag performances. Attendees can connect with local LGBTQIA+ organizations, enjoy zoo-themed food and drinks, ...

The Roger Williams Park Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its beloved goats.

Remember that massive sloth phase a few years ago? Turns out, it wasn't a phase, Mom. Sloths are still the internet's favorite slowpokes, and honestly, they earned it. The DMV scene in Zootopia might ...

The Buttonwood Park Zoo and Roger Williams Park Zoo will be making adjustments Tuesday due to the extreme heat. Staff said the Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford will be closed for the day. The zoo's ...

PROVIDENCE – The Roger Williams Park Zoo is hosting a special event for the LGBTQIA+ community on Saturday night, July 19. The zoo will host Party with Pride from 6 to 10 p.m. for queer adults and ...