Buttonwood Park ZooLetter |
February 2010 | |
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Hours and Information |
Buttonwood Park Zoo is open every day (except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day) from 10:00am - 5:00pm. Gates close at 4:30pm.
Admission Fees
Adult:$6.00
Senior:$4.50
Teen:$4.50
Child 3-12: $3.00
Child under 3: Free
Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more with advance registration.
Call (508) 991-6178 for more information.
Free Parking. | |
Brrrr.
It may be cold outside, but there are lots of indoor activities happening at the Zoo this month!
Stay warm inside the Education Center during Cabin Fever Week Entertainment and daily craft. Venture outside to meet our new cougar cub and Randall Lineback calf.
Don't miss the coupon at the bottom of this email and save 20% on your February purchase at the North Woods Gift store.
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Just download, print and post on your Fridge! |
ToeJam Puppet Band Creative Arts Playgroup
Every Monday 10:30AM and 12:30PM
Zoo admission + $5/family
Sing, dance and play the hour away with the famous Toe Jam Puppet Band!
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Toddler Tales
Every Thursday 10:30AM
Cost: Free with zoo admission
Enjoy a zooper fun story time at the zoo! Toddler Tales is free with zoo admission and includes a snack and a craft/activity. Recommended for ages 3-5. | |
New! Indoor Monkey Business
Every Friday 1:00-4:00PM
Cost: Zoo admission + $5/family
Join us this January for our new open play Fridays. This is a great way to wrap up the school week with a quick visit with the animals and an afternoon of games, toys and puzzles. We'll provide the toys, you provide the monkeys! Recommended for ages 5-10. |
Junior Duck Stamp Art Exhibit
January 9, 2010 to February 26, 2010
Cost: Free with zoo admission
Stop by the education center and see some of the state winners of the 2009 Junior Duck Stamp program. |
Valentine's Day Cookie Decorating
February 7-14 11:00AM-3:00PM, daily
Cost: Zoo admission + $2/cookie
Stop by the Bear's Den Café to decorate a sweet for your sweetie! Join us anytime between 11:00AM and 3:00PM to create an edible work of art. |
Winter Wildlife Tracking at Copicut Woods
Saturday, February 13 9:00-11:00AM
Cost: FREE but please pre-register with The Trustees of Reservations at
Many birds and mammals remain active in the snow and cold. Join Bill Sampson, senior keeper at the Buttonwood Park Zoo, as we search for signs of rabbit, deer, fox, coyote, turkey and fisher at Copicut Woods in the Bioreserve. |
Craft an Animal Valentine's Day Card
Saturday, February 13 1:00-4:00PM
Cost: Free with zoo admission
Using stamps and stickers, we'll create Valentine's Day cards inspired by the animal kingdom. |
Cabin Fever Week
February 15-19, Monday thru Friday
Cost: Free with zoo admission
Celebrate winter vacation week at the zoo. We'll have entertainment each day at 11:00AM and a different craft each day from noon to 2:00PM.
Monday, February 15: Toe Jam Puppet Band (10:30AM and 12:30PM)
Tuesday, February 16: Sparky's Puppet Show (11AM)
Wednesday, February 17: Captain Jack Magic (11AM)
Thursday, February 18: The Lucky Show (11AM) Friday, February 19: George the Magician (11AM)
For more information about Cabin Fever Week, please visit www.bpzoo.org. |
Scrapbooking Workshop
Saturday, February 20 1:00-4:00PM Cost: Zoo admission + $5/participant
Join us for a series of scrapbooking afternoons beginning this February. Create a special zoo themed make-and-take for beginners or bring your own supplies for open scrapbooking. Participants of all experiences are welcome and are asked to bring their scrapbooking supplies and/or at least 5-10 pictures. Recommended for children 10 and up.
Participants are asked to pre-register by calling (508)991-4556 x 18 or by visiting www.bpzoo.org. |
Monthly
Coupon! |
Save 20%
At the North Woods Gift Store
Present this coupon prior to your merchandise purchase and recieve 20% off your purchase of $25 or more (excludes sales tax). Valid throughout the month of February 2010.
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Offer Expires: February 28, 2010
Discount is for gift store merchandise only. | |
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