The Buttonwood Park Zoo has released the Master Plan draft map.  Please visit http://bpzoo.org/about-the-zoo/master-plan/ for the draft maps. BUTTONWOOD PARK ZOO PUBLIC NOTICE MASTER PLAN New Bedford, MA- Notice is hereby given that the Buttonwood Park Zoo will convene meetings for public comment on the Zoo’s Draft Master Plan on Monday, November 1st and Thursday, November 4th. The hearings will...

Tuesdays. Oct. 12 to Nov. 16                              10:30AM-noon Cost: 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,...

Saturday, October 2                                  1:00PM-4:00PM Cost: Free with  zoo admission Celebrate fall at the farm in the Zoo! Get a farmer’s eye view from the seat of a tractor and look for a needle in a haystack.  Join us for harvest-related activities for the whole family.

Friday, October 1                                      6:30PM Cost:    $25/family for members;   $35/family for non-members 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. There will be a different topic for each campfire. Participants must pre-register and pay...

Join us on Saturday, September 25  from 1:00pm-4:00pm for the fourth annual Scout Day.  Make s’mores, partake in activities and discover the experiences and programs the Zoo offers for Boy and Girls Scouts.  All Boy and Girls Scouts under the age of 17 wearing Scout gear will be admitted for free.  Not a scout yet but interested?  Representatives from area troops will be available to register new...

BUTTONWOOD PARK ZOO PUBLIC NOTICE MASTER PLAN Notice is hereby given that the Buttonwood Park Zoo will convene a public hearing to present the Buttonwood Park Zoo Draft Master Plan on Thursday, September 23, 2010.  The hearing will be held at the Buttonwood Park Zoo at 425 Hawthorn Street, New Bedford, MA at 6:00 PM.  Following the meeting, the draft master plan will be available for review upon request at...

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...