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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Toddler Tales • 10:30am
Cost: Free with zoo admission
Enjoy a zooper fun story time at the zoo! Toddler Tales includes a snack and a craft/activity. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Endangered Species Day from 10:00am-1:00pm
Cost: Free with zoo admission
Explore the world of threatened wildlife on national Endangered Species Day. Visit the discovery station to see products made from endangered species first hand. Tour the zoo to find current and former endangered species being helped by zoos and aquariums. Pick up a coloring sheet and learn how you can help animals at risk.
Sunday, 20, 2012
Pet Fest at Buttonwood Park
The Coalition for Animals is having it’s 132h Annual Pet Fest and Walk for Animals on Sunday, May 20th from 11-3pm at Buttonwood Park (next to Lawler Library), New Bedford, MA. Great prizes, contests, demonstrations, food, music and more!
100% of all proceeds goes to our programs. Help raise money for injured, sick, abandoned and homeless animals. Walkers without dogs are welcome. Call 508 991-6366 or visit www.coalitionforanimals.com or http://www.nbaco.info/ for more info and to download registration forms. Vendor booth forms also available to download!
Please Note: Pet Fest is located at Buttonwood Park not the Zoo.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Toe Jam Puppet Band • 10:30am and 12:30pm
Cost: Zoo admission + $5/family
Join the Toe Jam Puppet Band to sing, dance and play the hour away.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Toddler Tales • 10:30am
Cost: Free with zoo admission
Enjoy a zooper fun story time at the zoo! Toddler Tales includes a snack and a craft/activity. Recommended for ages 3-5.
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 visiting www.bpzoo.org or by calling (508)991-6178x 31.
Saturday, May 26– Monday, May 28, 2012
Military Service Appreciation Weekend
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.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Please Note: There will be no Toe Jam Puppet Band show on Monday, May 28.
World Oceans Weekend
Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9 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.
Family Twilight Tour
Saturday, June 9 at 6:00PM
Cost: Members: $15/person; Non-members: $18/person; Children under 3 FREE
Join us for an exciting evening at the Zoo rain or shine! This 3 hour program includes a pizza dinner, a program about animals at the Zoo, an evening tour of the Zoo and a campfire with s’mores! Participants must pre-register and pay in advance by calling (508) 991-4556 x 18 or by visiting at www.bpzoo.org.
Father’s Day at the Zoo
Sunday, June 17 All Day
Cost: Fathers are free with a paying child
Enjoy a relaxing Sunday at the Zoo with Dad.
Wild West Zoo Fest Friday, July 27 from 6:00pm-10:00pm Tickets: $50/person
Mosey on over on Friday, July 27, for our country and western themed over-21 plus event! Dance to the sounds of the Country Mile Band, enjoy BBQ by Russell Morin, ride the mechanical bull, wet your whistle in the Bear’s Den Saloon and bid on our auction items. Feeling lucky? Enter our 50/50 raffle where you pick a square in our paddock, and our cow…decides the winner. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased at the Zoo or online at www.bpzoo.org.
July 23 – 27, 2012
Zoo Crew’s Buttonwood Bunch from 9:00am – noon
Cost: Members: $100/week; Non-members: $120/week
The zoo is a wild place for 5 and 6 year olds! Each day will feature a special topic such as camouflage or eggs that we will explore in depth with games and crafts. Enjoy the outdoors, make new friends and have fun!
Zoo Crew | 9:00am-3:00pm
Sessions Cost: Zoo Members: $175 per week for one child. (Siblings are $150 each)
Non-Members: $200 per week for one child. (Siblings are $175 each)
Sense-ational Animals | For Ages 7 and 8 | July 30 – August 3, 2012
Conservation Crusaders| For Ages 9 and 10| July 30 – August 3, 2012
The Animal Kingdom| For Ages 7 and 8 |August 6 – 10, 2012
You Belong in a Zoo | For Ages 9 and 10 |August 6 – 10, 2012
To find out additional information about Zoo Crew or to register for the program, please call (508) 991-6178 x 22.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Family Friendly Friday | all day
Cost: Free with zoo admission
The Zoo will be open free to the public on Friday, July 1 thanks to the Highland Street Foundation Free Fun Friday program. The Zoo will be open regular hours of 10 AM to 5 PM with last entry at 4:30 PM. Train and Carousel rides will be available for standard ticket prices. Visit www.bpzoo.org for further information on the Highland Street Foundation and the Free Fun Friday program.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Member’s Night from 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Cost: FREE (open to zoo members only)
Relax at the Zoo during this special evening for members only. For more information, please visit www.bpzoo.org.
