Make s’mores, partake in activities and discover the experiences and programs the Zoo offers for Boy & Girl Scouts.  All Boy & Girl Scouts under the age of 17 wearing Scout gear will be admitted free.  Not a Scout yet, but interested?  Representatives from area Girl and Boy Scout Councils will be available to register new Scouts, who will also get in FREE.  Accompanying adults and siblings must...

The Buttonwood Park Zoo is currently accepting applications for Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 internships. The Buttonwood Park Zoo currently offers three different internship tracks for current college students that have completed their sophomore year. The roles of the Animal Care, Marketing, and Special Events are structured to provide the qualified candidate with a diverse background in non-profit and zoo-related...

The Buttonwood Park Zoo has partnered with the Jane Goodall Institute to bring a special opportunity to students of southeastern Massachusetts: The RS BPZoo Planet Protectors! The RS BPZoo Planet Protectors are an impassioned group of youth from the New Bedford and Dartmouth areas that are acting as ambassadors to our community and working to improve our most important community assets: our local animal populations,...

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...