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SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo
DESCRIPTION: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. . \nAlong with candy stops throughout the zoo\, the Halloween fun includes face painting\, a Bubble Fairy\, roaming pirates\, and a dinosaur. Princesses will make appearances on Saturdays\, while Sundays bring roaming Huntrx characters. \nTickets are $15 for adult zoo members and $10 for children ages 2 to 17. Nonmembers pay $20 for adults and $15 for children. Children under 2 are free.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Buttonwood Park Zoo\, 425 Hawthorn St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buttonwood Park Zoo,Culture Calendar,Fall Activities,Family,Halloween
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SUMMARY:Buttonwood Buddies at BPZoo
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEach session includes outdoor play\, crafts\, songs\, and story time\, along with a chance to meet some of the zoo’s animals. A zoo educator leads the activities\, giving children and their grown-ups time to play and explore together. \nFeatured animals include a red fox\, Russian tortoise\, corn snake\, leopard gecko\, invertebrates\, green aracari\, and striped skunk. \nZoo members pay $16 per session\, and nonmembers pay $27.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/buttonwood-buddies-at-bpzoo/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Buttonwood Park Zoo\, 425 Hawthorn St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buttonwood Park Zoo,Culture Calendar,Kids
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SUMMARY:Puddle Jumpers at Buttonwood Park Zoo
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe fall program runs Tuesdays from Sept. 29 through Oct. 27\, from 10 to 11 a.m. Sessions take place at DNRT properties\, not at the zoo. \nAn adult must accompany children. Accompanying adults and backpack babies may attend free with a registered child. \nCost is $10 per child for Buttonwood Park Zoo and DNRT members and $12 per child for nonmembers\, per session.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/puddle-jumpers-at-buttonwood-park-zoo/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:Buttonwood Park Zoo\, 425 Hawthorn St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buttonwood Park Zoo,Culture Calendar,Fall Activities,Kids
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SUMMARY:Elephant Appreciation Day at BPZoo
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSpecial keeper chats will provide a closer look at Emily and her life at the zoo. Guests can also join crafts and games and enter a raffle to support wildlife conservation. \nElephant Appreciation Day is free with zoo admission.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/elephant-appreciation-day-at-bpzoo/
LOCATION:Buttonwood Park Zoo\, 425 Hawthorn St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buttonwood Park Zoo,Culture Calendar,Education,Family,Free,Nature
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SUMMARY:First Taste of Fall at Buttonwood Park Zoo
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSupport the Buttonwood Park Zoological Society while trying offerings from local breweries\, wineries\, and food trucks. \nVisitors can enjoy beer and wine samples from local producers\, food trucks\, animal encounters\, and live music. Admission includes zoo entry and a sampling cup. Food will be available for purchase. \nGeneral admission is $55. VIP tickets are $90 and include early entry\, a food voucher\, a special sampling cup\, and an exclusive animal encounter. Designated driver tickets are $30 for general admission and $40 for VIP admission and do not include alcohol samples. \nA portion of the proceeds will support the Buttonwood Park Zoological Society’s educational programs. The rain date is Saturday\, Sept. 19. Tickets are nonrefundable.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/first-taste-of-fall-at-buttonwood-park-zoo/
LOCATION:Buttonwood Park Zoo\, 425 Hawthorn St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buttonwood Park Zoo,Culture Calendar,Family,Festival Theatre,Fundraiser,Fundraising,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Bunny Brunch at BPZOO
DESCRIPTION:Hop into spring with Bunny Brunch at Buttonwood Park Zoo. Tickets are $20–25\, and advance registration is required. \nThe buffet breakfast includes eggs\, bacon\, sausage\, pancakes\, and more. Meet the Easter Bunny and take photos. \nAdditional 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.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/bunny-brunch-at-bpzoo/2026-03-29/
LOCATION:Buttonwood Park Zoo\, 425 Hawthorn St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buttonwood Park Zoo,Culture Calendar,Family
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