The Buttonwood Park Zoological Society currently has two part-time positions available: Ride Operator/Touch Tank Attendant: $8/hour The Buttonwood Park Zoological Society is currently seeking an outgoing person to join our team.  This position is part-time and may require weekend availability.  Hours will vary but will usually be about 16-24 hours per week.  Schedule will be divided between carousel operator,...

Save Elephants.  Start Walking. The New Bedford Chapter of the American Association of Zookeepers needs your help!  We are hosting an event on September 19th to raise money and awareness for elephant conservation. Visit the Elephant Tracks Page to learn more about how you can participate!

Bring a blanket to spread on the ground and enjoy a beautiful Friday evening at the Zoo.  Relax around the campfire as we share an activity, a story and a snack.  Participants must pre-register and pay in advance online or by calling (508) 991-4556, ext. 18.  In the event of inclement weather, we will call by 5:00 PM to cancel and issue full refunds. Cost: $25/family for members; $35/family for non-members REGISTER...

Rise and shine with the animals and watch as some of them receive their morning meal.  The program includes zoo your, hot breakfast buffet and zoo admission for the day.  Participants must pre-register and pre-pay online or by calling (508) 991-4556, ext. 14. Cost: $15/person for members; $20/person for non-members; under 1 are free REGISTER ONLINE NOW or call (508) 991-4556, ext. 14

Wildlife Carousel Now Open! The carousel runs daily (weather permitting) from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM and tickets are $2.  The carousel has been financed with a loan from Bristol County Savings Bank and future proceeds will directly support education programs, exhibit improvements and conservation awareness. Do you wonder how a carousel gets put together?  Check out the video below for a little peak at the...

The Best Birthdays Happen at the Zoo! The Zoo offers birthday party packages for children of all ages.  Visit our Birthday Party Page for more information.

The Zoo will be open free to the public on Friday, September 3rd thanks to the Highland Street Foundation Free Fun Friday program.  The Zoo will be open regular hours of 10 AM to 5 PM with last entry at 4:30 PM.  Train and Carousel rides will be available for standard ticket prices.  Visit the Highland Street Foundation website for more information, including other participating organizations. The Zoo...

Toe Jam Super Summer Send-off • Saturday, August 28th 6:00-8:00 pm (doors open at 5:00 pm)                                                           Cost: $5 per child (ages 1-14); children under 1 and over 14 are free; adults are free Say goodbye to summer and celebrate the arrival of the back-to-school season with the Toe Jam...

The Buttonwood Park Zoo is proud to be celebrating the 10th anniversary of the NEW ZOO this August! Please help us commemorate this exciting anniversary by sharing your memories, stories and photos of the Zoo (both old and new). We will feature select submissions in a special exhibit at the Zoo this August. All those who share their stories, memories and/or photos (and give us permission to include them...

What’s Zoo Crew all about?  Check out the video below to learn more! Zoo Crew is a summer program designed especially for children ages 8 to 12.  Each session has been developed to have a balance of outdoor and classroom learning, educational games and activities, crafts and fun!  Learn about animals, explore different zoo careers, and much more. Each weeklong program runs 9:00 AM...