Family Activities in Rhode Island

Rhode Island - Family Activities

Audubon Society of Rhode Island
Environmental Education Center
1401 Hope Street, Route 114
Bristol, RI 02809
Phone: 401-245-7500

Stay in touch with the great outdoors

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The Audubon Environmental Education Center is a state-of-the art natural history museum and aquarium that puts fun and excitement into experiencing nature. Look inside a 33-foot life size Right Whale, discover life in a tide pool, and observe Narragansett Bay’s marine life. The Center’s interactive exhibits feature local habitats. Situated on the 28-acre McIntosh Wildlife Refuge the Environmental Education Center has walking trails with a ¼ mile boardwalk that winds through fresh and saltwater marshes leading to a majestic view of Narragansett Bay. The refuge is along the East Bay Bike Path allowing bikers and walkers access to the refuge’s natural beauty. The Center offers guided tours, nature walks, special family programs and much more throughout the year. The facility and trails are handicapped accessible.

Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
Phone: 401-785-3510

From the arctic to our own backyard

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Roger Williams Park Zoo is home to well over 100 species of rare and fascinating animals from around the world including elephants, giraffes, snow leopards, kangaroos, moon bears, gibbons and many others, all in naturalistic settings. The Zoo is open year ‘round, with special events scheduled throughout the year. Visit our link or call for more information.

Wuskenau Town Beach
311 Atlantic Avenue
Westerly, RI 02891
Phone: 401-322-0110 401-348-2784

Enjoy a concert on the beach this summer!

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Come down to Wuskenau Town Beach this summer for one of our two concert series - Monday Night Jams or Blues on The Beach! Bring the whole family for a fun night of music and dancing. Don't forget to pick up your season pass while they're still available - only $70!
We've got three acres of public beach and are just steps away from Atlantic Beach Park, Water Wizz, and concession stands. Changing rooms available!