Buttonwood Park Zoo Announces March Events
New Bedford, MA- Buttonwood Park Zoo proudly announces the Zoo's March events. For more information about these events, please visit www.bpzoo.org.
Toe Jam Puppet Band Creative Arts Playgroup
Every Monday 10:30AM and 12:30PM
Cost: Zoo admission plus $5/family
Sing, dance and play the hour away with New Bedford's favorite, The Toe Jam Puppet Band!
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.
Indoor Monkey Business
Every Friday 1:00PM-4:00PM
Cost: Zoo admission + $5/family
Join us for our 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!
Bear Cub Club
Tuesdays, March 9-April 13 10:30AM-noon
Cost: Members: $65/child; $30 for second child
Non-members: $95/child; $45 for second child
Run in conjunction with the Schwartz Center Early Intervention Program, this integrated playgroup is for 2 and 3-year-olds and a parent. Each day features a visit to an area of the Zoo, animal stories and songs, craft projects and a healthy snack. For more information or to register, please call (508) 991-6178 x 31.
Zoo Explorers: The Missing Apple
Wednesday, March 10 10:30AM
Cost: Zoo admission plus $5/family
Does your 3 to 5-year-old love Dora and Diego? Then join us for this real life mini-adventure at the zoo. Help the zoo staff follow the trail of the apple thief. Please dress for the weather.
It's Not Easy Being Green Fun Sheet
Wednesday, March 17 all day
Cost: Free with zoo admission
Have you ever wondered how many green things exist at the zoo? Pick up a parent and preschooler sheet at the front desk and see how many you can find. A small green prize awaits at the end.
Scrapbooking Workshop
Saturday, March 20 1-4PM
Cost: Zoo admission + $5/participant
Join us for an afternoon of scrapbooking and 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. Participants are asked to pre-register by calling (508) 991-4556 x 18 or by visiting www.bpzoo.org.
The Buttonwood Park Zoological Society (BPZS), a private, non-profit organization, was founded in 1969 to support the Buttonwood Park Zoo (BPZ) so that the Zoo will be a significant contributor to the conservation of nature both at home and throughout the world.
Buttonwood Park Zoo (BPZ) features over 250 animals and 30 exhibits, including elephants, bison, mountain lions, bears, eagles, seals, otters, and farm animals. BPZ is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and has been called "one of the finest small zoos in the United States" by that organization.
It is open daily, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information, visit www.bpzoo.org or call (508) 991-6178. |
