Spring has arrived at the Buttonwood Park Zoo and we’ve got lots going on in May to take advantage of the beautiful weather!  In addition to our regular weekly favorites (Toe Jam Puppet Band, Toddler Tales and Monkey Business), we also have the following activities/programs planned for this month: Spring on the Farm Mother’s Day at the Zoo Senior Safari Spring Lecture Series Endangered Species...

Saturday, April 23rd Two at the Zoo: A day full of fun in recognition of Multiple Birth awareness month. Are you a Twin or Triplet? Do you have some? Are you married, related or a friend of some? Come celebrate the miracle of multiples with us.  Twins, triplet+ children get into the Zoo for the price of one! The Southcoast Mother’s of Multiples will be hosting fun and games from 10:00 am to 3:00pm...

Monday April 19 – Friday, April 23, 2010 Spring Fling Week • 10:00 am to 5:00 pm                                   Cost: Free with Zoo Admission Spring has sprung at the Buttonwood Park Zoo and we’re celebrating all week long with a different entertainer and craft each day.  Crafts will be from noon-2PM.  See below for the schedule of FREE entertainment! ...

The Buttonwood Park Zoological Society is currently hiring concessions staff to join the Bear’s Den Cafe Team.  This position is part-time and requires weekday and weekend availability.  The ideal candidate will be energetic, punctual, excited to work in a fast-paced environment and have some concessions and customer service experience.  Candidates must be 18 years or older and available to start...

Spring has arrived at the Buttonwood Park Zoo and we’ve got lots going on in April!  In addition to our regular weekly favorites (Toe Jam Puppet Band, Toddler Tales and Monkey Business), we also have the following activities/programs planned for this month: Milk & Cookies with the Easter Bunny Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Scrapbooking Workshop Spring Fling Week! Visit the Easter Bunny ...

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 Spring is in the air today!  Join us for a beautiful St. Patrick’s Day at the Zoo.  Have you ever wondered how many green things exist at the zoo? Pick up a sheet at the front desk and see how many you can find. Not Easy Being Green Fun Sheet • all day Cost: Free with zoo admission

The Zoo is going to be hopping in March!   In addition to our regular weekly favorites (Toe Jam Puppet Band, Toddler Tales and Monkey Business), we also have the following activities/programs planned for this month: Bears Cub Club Zoo Explorers Not Easy Being Green Fun Sheet Scrapbooking Workshop Milk & Cookies with the Easter Bunny Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Visit the Easter Bunny Page or our...

The North Woods Gift Store has just received a shipment of the latest Zhu Zhu Pets, including 4 new spring release hamsters, the zhu zhu babies, and new accessories! Come down to the gift store to get your first Zhu Zhu pet or add to your collection. The North Woods Gift Store is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM. Zoo admission is not required to visit the store. Zoo members receive a 10% discount. For more information,...

February 15-19, 2010 Cabin Fever Week Join our animals Monday through Friday for some winter fun!  We have a different entertainer and surprise craft lined up for every day of this vacation week.  Crafts and entertainment are free with Zoo admission. Monday will feature the Toe Jam Puppet Band at 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM and crafts from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Tuesday through Friday will feature entertainment at...

The Zoo is going to be hopping in February!   In addition to our regular weekly favorites (Toe Jam Puppet Band, Toddler Tales and Monkey Business), we also have the following activities/programs planned for this month: Groundhog Day Activity Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating Wildlife Tracking at Copicut Woods Craft Animal Valentine’s Day Cards Cabin Fever Week (free entertainment) Scrapbooking...