CRANSTON, RI - From the Roger Williams Park Zoo: The Roger Williams Park Zoo will offer a free admission day to all on Friday, November 24. Zoo family hope that visitors will share the holiday spirit with the community by bringing non-perishable food items to benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Boxes for food items will be at the front gates of the Zoo.

According to Dr. Jeremy Goodman, executive director of Roger Williams Park Zoo, "the purpose of opening the Zoo on Black Friday is to encourage everyone to get outside, enjoy the fresh air, and take time with family and friends to experience everything the Zoo has to offer. Our Zoo is a wonderful place, no matter the weather, to enjoy being outside, visiting with interesting animals, and of course playing in Hasbro's Our Big Backyard."

Many of the animals at Roger Williams Park Zoo enjoy the cooler temperatures including the adorable red pandas, captivating snow leopards, and delightful moon bears all on the Marco Polo Trail. Additionally, do not forget to stop by and visit with the red wolves who also enjoy the brisk temperatures.