The New Bedford Light

Bunny Brunch at BPZOO
2026-03-29 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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 includes admission to the zoo for the rest of the day.

Noon Year's Eve at BPZoo
2025-12-31 11:00 - 12:15
Celebrate the New Year at noon with a family-friendly event on Dec. 31. This daytime party offers an early countdown for those who prefer to skip late-night plans.
Live DJ Gazelle spins upbeat music for a dance party. Fresh popcorn is available throughout the afternoon. A lively countdown to noon adds to the excitement.
New Year’s hats are available for purchase during the event.
Free with zoo admission.

The SouthCoast Youth Climate Summit
2025-11-15 10:00 - 16:00
The SouthCoast Youth Climate Summit is Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Buttonwood Park Zoo. The event is free for teens ages 13 to 17.
Workshops focus on air quality, food systems, and civic action. Activities include a “Science on a Sphere” demo and talks by local groups.
Lunch is included. Bring a jacket and water bottle. Register at massaudubon.org.

Baby Boo at the Zoo
2025-10-31 09:30 - 14:00
Buttonwood Park Zoo will host Baby Boo on Friday, October 31, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The annual event is designed for children five and under.
Families can meet Miss Rachel and Blippi impersonators from 10 a.m. to noon. The Toe Jam Puppet Band will perform at 11:30 a.m.
All ages are welcome at this Halloween celebration for little ones.

Boo at the Zoo
2025-10-25 10:00 - 16:00
Buttonwood Park Zoo’s annual Halloween extravaganza returns for its 24th year. Boo at the Zoo is a mix of family fun and mild spooks.
The celebration runs weekends from October 11 through Halloween, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities include face painting, glitter tattoos, carousel rides, animal encounters, and trick-or-treating.
New this year are an inflatable corn maze, roaming fairies, and access to Charlie’s Nature Play and the Animal Ambassador Center.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children two and older, with BPZOO members receiving a $5 discount. Event information and pumpkin decorating contest details are available through the Zoo’s website.
