Buttonwood Park Zoo » Family Event http://bpzoo.org Fri, 17 May 2013 18:06:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Jan 26: Critter Craft Series http://bpzoo.org/2013/01/critter-craft-series-this-january/ http://bpzoo.org/2013/01/critter-craft-series-this-january/#comments Sat, 12 Jan 2013 15:09:53 +0000 bpzoo http://bpzoo.org/?p=5415 Critter Craft Series: Crafts Inspired by and for Our Pets
Saturdays, January 12, 19 and 26 at 1:00pm
The Critter Craft series was designed with participants aged 10 years to adult in mind.
Click here to register for one of our Critter Craft programs.

 

Critter Craft Series: Alternative Pet Enrichments
Saturday, January 26 at 1:00pm
Cost:  Zoo Members: $7/participant; Non-Members: $12/participant

If you own a bird or rodent as a pet, you know it can be difficult to provide enrichment items for your pet that are not food items. Join us to create safe, non-food enrichment toys for the tiniest members of your household.  Click here to register for one of our Critter Craft programs.

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We’ve got events scheduled to fit into any busy holiday calendar.  All of our events feature a photo with Santa and a train ride.  Space is limited so be sure to find the right program for you and REGISTER TODAY!

Check our Calendar Page for non-registration events offered in December like Merry Tuba Christmas.

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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Saturdays, December 5, 12 and 19 at 9:00AM
Zoo Members: $13/person
Non- Members: $16/person
Children under 1 are free

Dine on a hot breakfast buffet with Santa and have your picture taken with him.  Photo, gift from Santa, train ride and admission to the zoo for the day, is included in program price.

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MILK & COOKIES WITH SANTA
Saturdays, December 12 and 19 at 1:00PM & 3:00PM
Sundays, December 6, 13, and 20 at 1:00PM & 3:00PM
Mondays, December 7, 14, and 21 at 12:30PM
Zoo Members: $6/person
Non-Members: $9/person
Children under 1 are free

Enjoy cookies and milk with Santa before he makes his annual trip.  Photo, gift from Santa, train ride and admission to the zoo for the day, is included in program price.   Participants must pre-register and pay in advance by calling (508) 991-4556 or by visiting www.bpzoo.org.

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HOLIDAY FUN AT THE ZOO
December 6, 11, 12, 18 and 19 from 5:30PM-7:30PM
Zoo Members: $13/person
Non- Members: $16/person
Children under 1 are free

Party with your favorite holiday characters, including Santa, Frosty & Rudolph!  Pizza dinner, holiday lights train ride and a craft with Mrs. Claus included.


REGISTER TODAY!

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OCTOBER, 6-9 PM:

Thursday, 29th

Friday, 30th

ZOO MEMBERS: $5/adult; $3/child
NON-MEMBERS: $10/adult; $8/child

Join us for a spooktacularly good time that features monster-ous thrills and chills, including annual favorites like the Hay Maze, Kids Crafts, Friendly Haunted House, Train & Wagon Rides, and more…

Looking for something a little less merry and a little more scary?  The Haunted House is back again this year in a new location!  Face your fears or leave in tears!

Visit our Boo at the Zoo page for more details!

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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 these majestic creatures and why they are so important.  Free with walk registration and/or zoo admission!

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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 be open.  Call the Bears Den Café to pre-order a pizza dinner or purchase food and snacks during the event.

Cost: $5 per child (ages 1-14)

  • Children under 1 are free
  • Children over 14 and adults are free
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