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Buttonwood Park ZooLetter February 2010
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In This Issue
Fridge Posting
Toe Jam Puppet Band
Toddler Tales
Indoor Monkey Business
Junior Duck Stamp Art Exhibit
Valentine's Day Cookie Decorating
Winter Wildlife Tracking
Craft an Animal Valentine's Day Card
Cabin Fever Week
Scrapbooking Workshop
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.
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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.
New Cougar Arrival at the ZooBrrrr.
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. 
 
Calf born at the Zoo in January 2010.Don't miss the coupon at the bottom of this email and save 20% on your February purchase at the North Woods Gift store.
Fridge PostingPlease click here for your 
February Fridge Posting
 
 Just download, print and post on your Fridge!
Toe Jam Puppet Band LogoToeJam 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!

SheepToddler 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.

BennyNew! 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.  
Ducks in the Bison PastureJunior 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. 
CookiesValentine'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.
pawWinter Wildlife Tracking at Copicut Woods 

Saturday, February 13                        9:00-11:00AM

Cost: FREE but please pre-register with The Trustees of Reservations at

(508) 679-2115 or [email protected]

 

pawMany 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.

Valentine's Day FrogCraft 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.

 
BobcatCabin 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.

 
Entertainment Schedule

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.
horsesScrapbooking 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.  
 
Offer Expires: February 28, 2010
Discount is for gift store merchandise only.
Contact Info 
Buttonwood Park Zoological Society
(508) 991-4556
www.bpzoo.org