News - The Buttonwood Park Zoo
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.
Environmental partners team up to preserve Buttonwood Park …
WEBNov 2, 2023 · Local, state and federal officials gathered at Buttonwood Park Zoo Wednesday to share excitement over funding for the New Bedford and Dartmouth project.
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.
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...
New Bedford mayor breaks ground on new renovation at Buttonwood Zoo - ABC6
WEBMar 8, 2024 · NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — Mayor Jon Mitchell, Buttonwood Park Zoo Director of Zoological Services Gary Lunsford, and other officials broke ground for a renovation project at the Buttonwood...
Mayor, Officials Kick Off Construction on Buttonwood Park Zoo …
WEBMayor Jon Mitchell joined Buttonwood Park Zoo Director of Zoological Services, Gary Lunsford, and others Friday morning to break ground on the expansion of the Animal Ambassador program.
Buttonwood Park Zoo has black bears again with arrival of 2 cubs
WEBSep 14, 2023 · NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — The Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford recently took in a pair of black bear cubs. The cubs came to New England from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game after...
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...
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.