Crafty Critters • 10:00am-3:00pm Cost: FREE Looking for that perfect holiday gift? Join us at the Zoo for an afternoon of holiday shopping featuring local artisans, crafters, and vendors. A special craft will be available for the children and all attendees to the event will receive free zoo admission. There is still time to register as a vendor!  For more information call 508-991-4556 ext.19

Did you take a photo with the vampire bear at Boo at the Zoo this year?  Visit our photo page to find your picture!

Enjoy a zooper fun story time at the Zoo on Thursdays at 10:30 AM!  Toddler Tales is free with zoo admission and includes a snack and craft/activity.  Recommended for ages 3-5.  Registration is not required.

New Bedford’s Favorite Halloween event has two nights left!  Don’t miss this merry, not-too-scary event! OCTOBER, 6-9 PM: Thursday, 29th Friday, 30th ZOO MEMBERS: $5/adult; $3/child NON-MEMBERS: $10/adult; $8/child Join us for a spooktacularly good time that features monster-ous thrills and chills, including annual favorites like the Hay Maze, Kids Crafts, Friendly Haunted House, Train & Wagon...

Boo at the Zoo continues tonight from 6-9 PM!  New tonight is a display of over 100 pumpkins carved by local artists!  Check out a sample of their work below and be sure to join us this weekend to see the rest!

Things have been looking up lately for Hallows Gallows, our upcoming event for this Halloween. (Yay ) For those of you who don’t know, Roots and Shoots will be hosting an event called “Hallows Gallows: The Place to Hang” at the Buttonwood Park Zoo this year. This event will include a Haunted House, a DJ (and Dancing, of course), a Hayride, and even a Costume contest. It’ll be loads...

Member Special: New this year! Members have the opportunity to pre-purchase premium tickets to Boo at the Zoo online before the event.  Premium ticket holders will receive: Special entrance line & 10-minute advanced entry into event Train/Hay Ride Tickets “Front of the Line Pass” for either Train/Hay Ride or Haunted House Entry into drawing for free 12-month extension of membership Premium tickets...

Saturday, October 24 1:00-3:00 pm Cost: $5 per Pumpkin + Bring your own Pumpkin Join Susan Cabral, of the Bierstadt Art Association, to learn how to paint your pumpkin!  If you don’t have a pumpkin yet, you can purchase one here for $10.  Check out some of Susan’s fantastic pumpkin carvings on the Buttonwood Park Zoo Facebook page.

New Bedford’s Favorite Halloween event has begun.  RAIN OR SHINE! Once again the Zoo transforms for safe, traffic-free Halloween fun during this merry-not-too-scary event: 8 NIGHTS IN OCTOBER, 6-9 PM: 16th, 17th, 18th 23rd, 24th, 25th 29th, 30th ZOO MEMBERS: $5/adult; $3/child NON-MEMBERS: $10/adult; $8/child Join us for a spooktacularly good time that features monster-ous thrills and chills, including...

New Bedford’s Favorite Halloween event is almost here! Once again the Zoo transforms for safe, traffic-free Halloween fun during this merry-not-too-scary event: 8 NIGHTS IN OCTOBER, 6-9 PM: 16th, 17th, 18th 23rd, 24th, 25th 29th, 30th ZOO MEMBERS: $5/adult; $3/child NON-MEMBERS: $10/adult; $8/child Join us for a spooktacularly good time that features monster-ous thrills and chills, including annual favorites...