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WEBNew Bedford, Massachusetts: The Buttonwood Park Zoo is announcing a slight change to operating hours for the upcoming spring and summer season. Starting April 1, BPZOO will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week, a slight change from previous summer and spring seasons.
Buttonwood Park Zoo's Animal Ambassador program expansion …
WEBMar 10, 2024 · The city-owned Buttonwood Park Zoo offers an Animal Ambassador program that will grow with new additions in the renovated barn.
Buttonwood Park Zoo welcomes three baby beavers in New …
WEBJun 18, 2024 · Zoo officials announced the arrival of three American beavers, a.k.a. kits, born on May 16. The kits' parents are 8-year-old female Wicket and 6-year-old male Justin, according to the zoo's...
Where is Ruth? Buttonwood Park Zoo gives update on aging Asian elephant
WEBSep 24, 2021 · Visitors to Buttonwood Park Zoo may have noticed that Ruth, a 63-year-old female Asian elephant who has called the Zoo home since 1986, has not been as visible in the outdoor elephant habitat...
Mayor, Officials Kick Off Construction on Buttonwood Park Zoo …
WEBNEW BEDFORD – Buttonwood Park Zoo will soon be home to some new animals. Mayor Jon Mitchell joined Buttonwood Park Zoo Director of Zoological Services, Gary Lunsford, and others Friday morning to break ground on the …
The Buttonwood Park Zoo | Named one of the finest small zoos …
WEBRecent News @ Buttonwood Park Zoo. All News. Join us for Creature Creations, an indoor painting class led by instructor Kathleen Patrick and a zoo educator. This fun program will introduce your child to a featured animal, either inside the classroom or …
Buttonwood Park Zoo to break ground on expansion of Animal …
WEBMar 8, 2024 · (WJAR) — The Buttonwood Park Zoo is breaking ground on Friday on an expansion of the Animal Ambassador program. New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell is expected to attend the morning event.
A Baby Sloth at BPZOO! - The Buttonwood Park Zoo
WEBJul 13, 2021 · They say the best things come to those who wait – and after waiting approximately 11.5 months, there is a baby sloth at BPZOO! Born on June 22, 2021 to first time parents, 12-year-old female Sandy and 20-year-old male, Bernardo, this Hoffman’s two-toed sloth baby is the first to ever be born at BPZOO in its 127-year history.
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WEBButtonwood Park Zoo, New Bedford, Massachusetts. 39,325 likes · 1,414 talking about this · 78,263 were here. Buttonwood Park Zoo is your nature connection! Come visit one of the finest small zoos in...
Buttonwood Park Zoo mourns loss of beloved black bear
WEBSep 2, 2022 · NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — The Buttonwood Park Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its most iconic animals. Toby, the New Bedford zoo’s 23-year-old black bear, passed away after battling a...