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Thursday, March 11, 2010
Toddler Tales • 10:30 am
Cost: Free with zoo admission
Enjoy a zooper fun story time at the zoo! Toddler Tales is free with zoo admission and includes a snack and a craft/activity. Recommended for ages 3 – 5.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Monkey Business • 10:30 am
Cost: Free with zoo admission
Join us for open play Fridays. This is a great way to wrap up the school week with a quick visit with the animals and an afternoon of fun. We’ll provide the toys, you provide the monkeys!
Monday, March 15, 2010
Toe Jam Puppet Band • 10:30 am and 12:30 pm
Cost: Zoo admission + $5 per participant
Sing, dance and play the hour away with New Bedford’s favorite, The Toe Jam Puppet Band!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Bear Cub Club • Tuesdays, March 9 – April 13 10:30AM-noon
Cost: Members: $65/child; $30 for second child
Non-members: $95/child; $45 for second child
Run in conjunction with the Schwartz Center Early Intervention Program, this integrated playgroup is for 2 and 3-year-olds and a parent. Each day features a visit to an area of the Zoo, animal stories and songs, craft projects and a healthy snack. For more information or to register, please call (508) 991-6178 x 31.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Not Easy Being Green Fun Sheet • all day
Cost: Free with zoo admission
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.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Toddler Tales • 10:30 am
Cost: Free with zoo admission
Enjoy a zooper fun story time at the zoo! Toddler Tales is free with zoo admission and includes a snack and a craft/activity. Recommended for ages 3 – 5.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Monkey Business • 10:30 am
Cost: Free with zoo admission
Join us for open play Fridays. This is a great way to wrap up the school week with a quick visit with the animals and an afternoon of fun. We’ll provide the toys, you provide the monkeys!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Scrapbooking Workshop • 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm REGISTER NOW
Cost: Zoo admission + $5 per participant
Create a special zoo themed make-and-take for beginners or bring your own supplies for open scrapbooking. Join us for a series of scrapbooking afternoons. Participants of all experiences are welcomed and are asked to bring their scrapbooking supplies and/or at least 5-10 pictures. Participants are asked to pre-register by calling
(508) 991-4556 x 18 or by visiting our registration page.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Toe Jam Puppet Band • 10:30 am and 12:30 pm
Cost: Zoo admission + $5 per participant
Sing, dance and play the hour away with New Bedford’s favorite, The Toe Jam Puppet Band!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Bear Cub Club • Tuesdays, March 9 – April 13 10:30AM-noon
Cost: Members: $65/child; $30 for second child
Non-members: $95/child; $45 for second child
Run in conjunction with the Schwartz Center Early Intervention Program, this integrated playgroup is for 2 and 3-year-olds and a parent. Each day features a visit to an area of the Zoo, animal stories and songs, craft projects and a healthy snack. For more information or to register, please call (508) 991-6178 x 31.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Toddler Tales • 10:30 am
Cost: Free with zoo admission
Enjoy a zooper fun story time at the zoo! Toddler Tales is free with zoo admission and includes a snack and a craft/activity. Recommended for ages 3 – 5.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Monkey Business • 10:30 am
Cost: Free with zoo admission
Join us for open play Fridays. This is a great way to wrap up the school week with a quick visit with the animals and an afternoon of fun. We’ll provide the toys, you provide the monkeys!
Monday, March 29, 2010
Toe Jam Puppet Band • 10:30 am and 12:30 pm
Cost: Zoo admission + $5 per participant
Sing, dance and play the hour away with New Bedford’s favorite, The Toe Jam Puppet Band!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Bear Cub Club • Tuesdays, March 9 – April 13 10:30AM-noon
Cost: Members: $65/child; $30 for second child
Non-members: $95/child; $45 for second child
Run in conjunction with the Schwartz Center Early Intervention Program, this integrated playgroup is for 2 and 3-year-olds and a parent. Each day features a visit to an area of the Zoo, animal stories and songs, craft projects and a healthy snack. For more information or to register, please call (508) 991-6178 x 31.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Toddler Tales • 10:30 am
Cost: Free with zoo admission
Enjoy a zooper fun story time at the zoo! Toddler Tales is free with zoo admission and includes a snack and a craft/activity. Recommended for ages 3 – 5.
Friday, April 2, 2010 REGISTER NOW
Cookies with the Easter Bunny • 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Cost: $6 per person for members, $9 per person for non-members, children under 1 free
Snack on milk and cookies as you visit with the Easter Bunny. A photo with the Easter Bunny, a small gift, a train ride and zoo admission are included in the program price. Participants must pre-register and pay in advance by registering securely online on our registration page or by calling the North Woods Gift Store at (508) 991-4556 x 14.
Saturday, April 3, 2010 REGISTER NOW
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny • 9:00 am
Cost: $13 per person for members, $16 per person for non-members, children under 1 free
Join us for a hot breakfast buffet as we await the arrival of the Easter Bunny. A photo with the Easter Bunny, a small gift, a train ride and zoo admission are included in the program price. Participants must pre-register and pay in advance by registering securely online on our registration page or by calling the North Woods Gift Store at (508) 991-4556 x 14.
Cookies with the Easter Bunny • 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Cost: $6 per person for members, $9 per person for non-members, children under 1 free
Snack on milk and cookies as you visit with the Easter Bunny. A photo with the Easter Bunny, a small gift, a train ride and zoo admission are included in the program price. Participants must pre-register and pay in advance by registering securely online on our registration page or by calling the North Woods Gift Store at (508) 991-4556 x 14.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Scrapbooking Workshop • 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm REGISTER NOW
Cost: Zoo admission + $5 per participant
Create a special zoo themed make-and-take for beginners or bring your own supplies for open scrapbooking. Join us for a series of scrapbooking afternoons. Participants of all experiences are welcomed and are asked to bring their scrapbooking supplies and/or at least 5-10 pictures. Participants are asked to pre-register by calling
(508) 991-4556 x 18 or by visiting our registration page.
SAVE THE DATES: April 19-23
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. Check back here for the entertainment schedule as we get closer! We’ll have entertainment Monday and Friday at 10:30AM and 12:30PM and at 11:00AM Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Join us for a special celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day on Tuesday, April 20th.
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, June 26, 2010
Wild at the Zoo Gala
SAVE THE DATE for the Buttonwood Park Zoological Society’s Annual Fundraiser on Saturday, July 17th and party with a purpose! Have a Wild Night at the Zoo and help sustain the Zoo’s educational and conservation programs. The event includes a dinner buffet, open bar and a photo with our Asian elephants, Emily & Ruth!
Stay tuned for more information!
