July 21, 2012   Dear Friends, The river otters are now back out on their exhibit.   Our harbor seals are enjoying their stay at Mystic Aquarium.   Please continue to check back here for updates . Thank you for your support as we continue to improve the Zoo!   July 13, 2012 Dear Friends, The roof is completed on the carousel! The carousel will now be open 7 days a week. We are planning to add...

Saturday, June 23 & Saturday, June 30   FrogWatch USA – Saving the World One Frog at a Time Amphibians throughout the world are declining.  Do you want to help? If so, join the Buttonwood Park Zoo FrogWatch Chapter and become a citizen scientist! As a citizen scientist Frog you will have the opportunity to explore your local wetlands, learn to identify local frogs and toads by their calls, and contribute...

Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9, 2012 World Oceans Weekend  from 10:00am-2:00pm Cost: Free with zoo admission Buttonwood Park Zoo is joining forces with Dr. Seuss to create a splash for World Oceans Day! Join us for fun activities and giveaways throughout the weekend.

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Just a friendly reminder there will be no Toe Jam Puppet Band on Monday, May 28.   The band will return to the Zoo on Monday, June 4 for two shows at 10:30am & 12:30pm.

Military Service Appreciation Weekend Saturday, May 26– Monday, May 28, 2012 During Memorial Day Weekend, all active duty, retired and reserve military personnel and their dependents who show proof of service will be honored with free admission to the Zoo.

Saturday, May 26, 2012 Build a Bird House Workshop at 1:00pm Cost: Members: $10/kit; Non-members: $12/kit Create a beautiful wooden birdhouse to take home in this adult-and-child workshop.  Additional kits will be available for purchase the day of the event. This workshop is recommended for children age 5 and older.  An adult should accompany each child.  Participants must pre-pay and pre-register by clicking...

Please Note:  The Zoo Train will not be running today, May 19.  The train will be off site at Aviation Day but will return on Sunday.  We will still have the Wildlife Carousel and Pony rides running  (weather permitting).