Bear Cub Club–Spring Session Tuesdays starting March 8 Time: 10:30AM-noon Members: $65/child; $30 for second child; Non-members: $95/child; $45 for second child Run in conjunction with the I.H. Schwartz Center Early Intervention Program, this integrated playgroup is for 2- and 3-year-olds and a parent.  Each day features a visit to an area of the zoo, animal stories and songs, craft projects and a healthy...

Toddler Tales Thursday, February 17 at 10:30AM Free with zoo admission Join special guest reader, Janice E. Clark, author of “Roscoe Is a RAKster:You Can Be One Too” Thursday, February 17.    Toddler Tales includes a snack and a craft/activity. Recommended for ages 3-5.

January 8, 2011 to February 26, 2011 The Junior Duck Stamp Art Exhibit returns to the Buttonwood Park Zoo.   Starting January 8, the art work will be on exhibit in the Zoo’s Education Center until February 26.   The exhibit features some of the state winners of the 2010 Junior Duck stamp program.

Toe Jam Puppet Band Every Monday at 10:30AM and 12:30PM Cost: Zoo admission + $5/family Sing, dance and play the hour away with New Bedford’s favorite, The Toe Jam Puppet Band! Toddler Tales Every Thursday at 10:30AM Cost: Free with zoo admission Enjoy a zooper fun story time at the zoo! Toddler Tales includes a snack and a craft/activity. Recommended for ages 3-5. Toe Jam New Year’s Party! Monday,...

Happy New Year!  The Zoo will be closed this Saturday,  January 1, and  will reopen on Sunday, January 2.