Proudly Sponsored By Baker Books The Buttonwood Park Zoological Society invites students in grades 4, 5, and 6 to write a poem about birds at the Zoo. Animals include: American   Bald Eagle, American Oyster Catcher, Wild Turkey, Chicken, Eastern Screech Owl, and Turkey Vulture. Poems can address any aspect of the animal, for example: how it looks, acts, sounds or why it is important to the environment, or...

We are expecting spring like weather this weekend!  Come visit with your favorite animals and check out the following experiences on Saturday, January 12 and Sunday, January 13: Elephant Demo at 11:00am and 2:00pm Seal Feed at 12:00pm  and 3:00pm

Critter Craft Series: Crafts Inspired by and for Our Pets Saturdays, January 12, 19 and 26 at 1:00pm The Critter Craft series was designed with participants aged 10 years to adult in mind. Click here to register for one of our Critter Craft programs.   Critter Craft Series: Alternative Pet Enrichments Saturday, January 26 at 1:00pm Cost:  Zoo Members: $7/participant; Non-Members: $12/participant If...

There will be no Toe Jam Puppet Band on Martin Luther King Day, January 21.  The band will return to the Zoo on Monday, January 28 at 10:30am & 12:30pm.

Zoo Year’s Eve Monday, December 31, 2012 from 11:00am – 2:00pm Cost: Free with zoo admission Calling all party animals! Celebrate the New Year in style at the Buttonwood Park Zoo. The ball drops at noon (including a countdown and ginger ale toast), but the fun and games will run from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Dance the early afternoon away to the sounds of DJ Steve from Music ‘n Motion. Fun...

Happy Holidays!  There will be no Toe Jam Puppet Band on Mondays, December 24 and December 31, 2012.  The Toe Jam Puppet Band will return to the Zoo on January 7, 2013 at 10:30am & 12:30pm.  There will be no Toddler Tales on Thursday, December 27, 2012.  Toddler Tales will return on January 3, 2013 at 10:30am.

Happy Holidays and Best Wishes in 2013!  The Zoo will be closed on Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25, and will re-open on Wednesday, December 26 at 9am. The Zoo will also be closed on New Year’s Day,  Tuesday, January 1, 2013 and will re-open on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 9am.

North Woods Gift Store Enjoy peaceful Holiday gift shopping at the North Woods Gift Store for unique gift ideas.  Come on in and see our great selection of animal related toys for all ages.  For the adult on your list, we have a wonderful line of stationary products and coffee mugs featuring our own beloved animals.  The North Woods Gift Store has something for everyone on your gift list!  Zoo admission...