Buttonwood Park Zoo

Address
425 Hawthorn St.
New Bedford, MA United States Get Directions
Website https://www.bpzoo.org/

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  • Boo at the Zoo

    Boo at the Zoo
    Buttonwood Park Zoo 425 Hawthorn St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Halloween gets a little wild at Boo at the Zoo for three October weekends at Buttonwood Park Zoo. Daylight trick-or-treating runs on Oct. 10-11, 17-18, and 24-25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. . Along with candy stops throughout the zoo, the Halloween fun includes face painting, a Bubble Fairy, roaming pirates, and a dinosaur. […]

  • Buttonwood Buddies at BPZoo

    Buttonwood Buddies at BPZoo
    Buttonwood Park Zoo 425 Hawthorn St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Preschoolers can get outside, make some new friends, and meet a few animal friends during Buttonwood Buddies at Buttonwood Park Zoo. The weekly playgroup is designed for children ages 2 to 5 and runs Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m., Oct. 1 through Nov. 19. There will be no session on Oct. 15. Each session […]

  • Puddle Jumpers at Buttonwood Park Zoo

    Puddle Jumpers at Buttonwood Park Zoo
    Buttonwood Park Zoo 425 Hawthorn St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Puddle Jumpers is for children ages 2 to 5 to explore nature outside through guided hikes and hands-on play. A BPZoo educator will lead a 50-minute adventure at a different Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust location each week. The fall program runs Tuesdays from Sept. 29 through Oct. 27, from 10 to 11 a.m. Sessions take […]

  • Elephant Appreciation Day at BPZoo

    Buttonwood Park Zoo 425 Hawthorn St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    It’s a big day for Emily at Buttonwood Park Zoo on Sunday, Oct. 4, when the zoo marks Elephant Appreciation Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The celebration gives visitors an opportunity to wish Emily a happy 62nd birthday. Special keeper chats will provide a closer look at Emily and her life at the […]

  • First Taste of Fall at Buttonwood Park Zoo

    Buttonwood Park Zoo 425 Hawthorn St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The annual First Taste of Fall fundraiser is on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. VIP admission begins at 3 p.m. Support the Buttonwood Park Zoological Society while trying offerings from local breweries, wineries, and food trucks. Visitors can enjoy beer and wine samples from local producers, food trucks, animal encounters, and live […]

  • Bunny Brunch at BPZOO

    Bunny Brunch at BPZOO
    Buttonwood Park Zoo 425 Hawthorn St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Hop into spring with Bunny Brunch at Buttonwood Park Zoo. Tickets are $20–25, and advance registration is required. The buffet breakfast includes eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, and more. Meet the Easter Bunny and take photos. Additional activities include face painting and a meet-and-greet with one of the zoo’s animal ambassadors. Each Bunny Brunch ticket also […]