We’re happy to announce the arrival of several Nigerian Dwarf goats!  We acquired two does on August 4th from Charmingfare Farm, which is located in Candia, NH (www.charmingfare.com) Two of the four goats are kids (baby goats), born in August. Nigerian Dwarf goats are miniature dairy goats of West African origin.  Nigerian Dwarf goats are enjoying a rise in popularity due to their small size, colorful...

Join us for a one mile walk around zoo grounds on Sunday, September 20th to raise money and awareness for elephant conservation.  All proceeds from registrations, sponsorships and other donations go directly to elephant conservation efforts worldwide. Visit the Elephant Tracks Event Page or more information! Please join the staff following the walk for Elephant Appreciation Day from 1-4 PM to learn more about...

The Toe Jam Super Summer Send-off is scheduled for Friday, September 18th! 6-8:00 PM (doors open at 5:00 PM) Say goodbye to summer and celebrate the arrival of fall with the Toe Jam Puppet Band!  Bring blankets or lawn chairs and come sing, dance, and play the evening away on the Elephant Lawn.  There will be prizes and giveaways, the train and pony rides will be running and our café and gift store will...

For the second year, the North Woods Gift Store at the Buttonwood Park Zoo was chosen by parents as the Best Toy Store in the Providence area in Nickelodeon’s Parents Connect’s Parents’ Picks Awards! Come see what makes our gift store so great: Check out our new items from Webkinz, Calico Critters and Ugly Dolls! Take advantage of our Summer Special: All Melissa and Doug Boxed Puzzles are buy...

You might have some things around your home or office that could be really useful to us here at the Zoo? If you’re looking to clear out some space or just have something you’re not using, check out our Wish List Page!  We also accept cash donations to be put toward the purchase of any of these items. You’ll be donating to a worthwhile cause and getting a donation receipt!

Saturday, August 22, 2009 Member’s Night • 5:30pm—8:30pm Cost: Free (open to Zoo members only) Relax at the Zoo during this special evening for members only.  Each guest will receive a coupon for a FREE train ride, FREE popcorn, FREE raffle and a chance to spin the Wheel of Prizes.  Just our little way of saying thanks for your support!

Zoo Crew is a summer program designed especially for children ages 8-12. Each session has been developed to have a balance of outdoor and classroom learning, educational games and activities, craft and fun! Learn about animals, explore different zoo careers, and much more. Each week-long program runs 9am-3pm, Monday through Friday. Themes are as follows: July 27 – 31: The Animal Kingdom August 3 – 7: You...

You can now become a fan of Buttonwood Park Zoo on Facebook and receive regular updates on what’s happening around the Zoo!  Simply search for Buttonwood Park Zoo from your Facebook account and become a fan today!    

Wild Night at the Zoo Page Wild Night at the Zoo 2009 was a great success!  Over 240 guests enjoyed the buffet dinner, open bar by Cardoza’s and music by the Ayo Murphy Quartet. THe Buttonwood Park Zoo would like to thank our GENEROUS SPONSORS: Hawthorn Medical Associates (click here to learn more) Cardoza’s Wine & Spirits (click here to learn more) JS Dataforms David Haskell, Horticulturist

Because June has been a bit of a wash-out, the Buttonwood Park Zoo is expanding our membership drive to July.  The Zoo’s goal is to sign up 500 new zoo members and we will only be able to do it with your help! New members who sign up between June 1st and July 31st will be eligible to participate in our Membership promotion.  Any current member who recruits a new member will be entered into a drawing...