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Visitor Information

 Buttonwood Park Zoo features over 250 animals and 30 exhibits, including elephants, bison, mountain lions, bears, eagles, seals, otters, and farm animals.  An average Zoo visit last approximately 1.5 hours.

 

Download our Zoo Map to get an idea of the Zoo layout and use it as a fun coloring page.  (Please note that while we strive to keep the map as up-to-date as possible, there may be periodic changes to animal exhibits not reflected.)

To ensure your enjoyment of the Zoo, please be aware of the following Zoo manners:

  • The Zoo buildings and grounds are smoke free.
  • For the safety and comfort of other visitors and the Zoo animals, the following items are prohibited:
    • Pets
    • Bicycles
    • Scooters
    • Roller Skates
    • Glass Containers
    • Sporting Equipment
    • Balloons
    • Drinking Straws

Accessibility:
The Zoo is fully accessible to the disabled, and a limited number of wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the front entrance.

Strollers are welcome throughout the Zoo, but please be considerate to others when navigating in crowded viewing areas. Strollers are available for rent at the Gift Shop on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Restrooms & First-Aid:
Restrooms are located in the Wildlife Education Center and the barn at Buttonwood Farm. The restrooms are handicap accessible. Baby changing stations are located in both Men’s and Women’s restrooms in the Wildlife Education center.  Special Needs changing facilities are available.

First Aid assistance is available at the main entrance or by contacting any Zoo employee.

 

Hours and Pricing

Things To  Do

 

 

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