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Sep
26

Oct 1: Change in Hours

On October 1, 2012, the Zoo will be changing to our Fall/Winter Hours.  Starting October 1, the Zoo’s hours will be 9:00am-4:00pm, with the last admission at 3:30pm.   Fall back in love with your favorite animals by visiting the Z0o this fall.   Fall/Winter Hours will be effective October 1, 2012 until March 3, 2013.  For more information, please call (508) 991-6178.
Sep
25

Grant and Donation Presentations

Red Acre Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant for Educational ProgrammingThe Buttonwood Park Zoological Society is the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the Red Acre Foundation for educational programming at the Buttonwood Park Zoo.  The Society is a past award recipient and appreciates the continued support of the Foundation.  Jay Bowen, Board Member of the Red Acre Foundation,  (pictured, center with Education...
Sep
25

Bat Passes Now On Sale!

Fly right through the Boo at the Zoo admission entrance with our Bat Pass! Pre-sale admission tickets for Boo at the Zoo are now available for purchase at the North Woods Gift Store. The Bat Pass is a single use, non-refundable pass that can be used any night of Boo at the Zoo. The Bat Pass is admission for Boo and costs: ZOO MEMBERS: $8/adult; $5/child. NON-MEMBERS: $13/adult; $10/child. Children under 3 are...
Sep
22

Sept 22: Elephant Appreciation Day

Elephant Appreciation Day Sunday, September 23 • 1:00pm-4:00pm Cost: Free with zoo admission We’ll celebrate all elephants with a day of demonstrations, activities and crafts. Join us for a day of elephant-sized fun!
Sep
22

Elephant Appreciation Day Letter

To all of our Members, Supporters and Zoo Visitors, I’d like to invite you to join us at the Zoo this Sunday, September 23rd to celebrate Elephant Appreciation Day with people around the world! This is a special day, a day to remember we share our planet with many different creatures including elephants, which, are perhaps the most magnificent of all.  The number of elephants in the wild is declining due...
Sep
13

Boo at the Zoo

Sep
10

Sept 16: Scout Day

Sunday, September 16, 2012 •  1:00pm-4:00pm Free with zoo admission Make s’mores, join us for some activities and discover the experiences and programs the Zoo offers for Boy and Girl Scouts.  All Boy and Girl Scouts under the age of 17 wearing Scout gear will be admitted for free. Both the Boy Scout & Girl Scout Councils will be here to register any interested scouts.
Sep
5

Things To Do This Fall

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! Please Note: There will be no Toe Jam Puppet Band on Columbus Day, Monday, October 8.   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...
Sep
5

Beaver Kits Naming Contest

Beaver Kit Update: September 5, 2012 Thank you to everyone who voted in our Name the Beaver Kits Contest.  We have collected all entry forms and will be announcing the beaver kits name shortly.  Please check back here or on our Facebook page to find our our beaver kits names!   August1, 2012 Buttonwood Park Zoo Celebrates the Arrival of Three Baby Beavers! New Bedford, Massachusetts- Mayor Jon Mitchell...
Aug
27

Zoo Memberships

What are the benefits of having a Buttonwood Park Zoo membership? A family membership is just $55 for the year. For a family of four, the family membership pays for itself if you visit the Zoo just FOUR times during the year!! Not a member?  Planning to come to Boo at the Zoo?  Your savings: Non-Member Pricing: Cost of one visit for a family of four to the Zoo= $18 Cost of a family of four to the 2012 Boo...
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