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Buttonwood Park ZooLetter March 2010
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In This Issue
Fridge Posting
Bear Cub Club
Weekly Favorites
Zoo Explorers
Shrink Your Footprint Fair
It's Not Easy Being Green
Scrapbooking Workshop
Easter Bunny at the Zoo
Zoo Crew
Birthday Parties
Save the Date
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.
March Membership Mayhem!
Purchase a zoo membership from March 1- 31, 2010 and receive FIVE free train tickets.
 
Enjoy free admission to the Buttonwood Park Zoo all year, PLUS: 10% discount at the North Woods Gift Store, discounts on selected zoo programs and birthday parties and free or reduced admission to 120 particpating AZA Zoos across the United States.
 
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Join us for a new Zoo Explorers adventure, hop over with the Easter Bunny or join us for one of our weekly favorites. Don't miss the coupon for the Bear's Den Cafe at the bottom of this email!
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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

 

Bear Cub Club ArtworkRun 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.
 
Weekly Favorites
 
Toe Jam Puppet Band

Buttonwood FarmEvery Monday at 10:30AM and 12:30PM

Zoo admission + $5/family

 

Sing, dance and play the hour away with the famous Toe Jam Puppet Band! 

 

Toddler Tales

Every Thursday at 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: Free with zoo admission

 

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! 

 
AppleZoo Explorers: The Missing Apple 

Wednesday, March 10 at 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.

 
Shrink Your Footprint Fair
Saturday, March 13                     1-5PM
Location: Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech High School
1121 Ashley Boulevard, New Bedford
Cost: Free

  

Join us for this free half-day fair featuring workshops for the whole family on how to live an economically healthy and environmentally friendly lifestyle.

  

The event will kick off with live music by Brick by Brick, vendors and exhibits. Three workshop sessions will follow at 1:30, 2:35 and 3:40. Workshop topics will include native landscapes, gardening, green parenting, using media to get your message out, worm composting and much more. There will be a free raffle for everyone that attends, with prizes from the vendors and sponsoring organizations. For more details, visit www.seeal.org
 
green paw printIt's Not Easy Being Green Fun Sheet

Wednesday, March 17                            all day

Cost: Free with zoo admission

 

green paw printHave 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.

BeaverScrapbooking Workshop
Saturday, March 20                                1:00-4:00PM
Cost: Zoo admission + $5/participant
 
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.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Saturday, April 3 at 9:00AM

Cost:  Members: $13/person

Non-members: $16/person

Children under 1 FREE

 
Join us for a hot breakfast buffet as we await the arrival of the Easter Bunny. A photo with the Easter Bunny, a small gift, a train ride and zoo admission are included in the program price.  Participants must pre-register and pay in advance by calling the North Woods Gift Store at (508) 991-4556 x 14.
 
Milk and Cookies with the Easter Bunny  

Friday, April 2 and Saturday, April 3 at 1:00PM and 3:00PM

Cost: Members: $6/person

Non-members: $9/person
Children under 1 FREE
 
Snack on milk and cookies as you visit with the Easter Bunny, then have your photo taken and jump on the train for a ride.  Zoo admission and a small gift for each child are included in program price. Participants must pre-register and pay in advance by calling the North Woods Gift Store at (508) 991-4556 x 14.
Zoo Crew

July and August 2010

Cost: Zoo Members: $175 per week for one child. (Siblings are $150 each)*

Non-Members: $200 per week for one child. (Siblings are $175 each)*

 

Session I (July 26-30): "The Animal Kingdom"

Session II (August 2-6):  "You Belong in a Zoo"

Session III (August 9-13): "The Big Blue Ocean"

Session IV (August 16-20):  "Wildlife Protectors"

Session V (August 23-27): "You Belong in a Zoo"

 

Education program at the zoo.Zoo Crew is a summer program designed especially for children ages 8-12.  Each session has been developed to have a balance of outdoor and classroom learning opportunities, educational games and activities, crafts, and fun! Each week-long program runs 9:00AM-3:00PM, Monday thru Friday.  To request a Zoo Crew brochure or to register please contact the Zoo's education department at (508) 991-6178 x 31.

 

*A package deal is available for children who register for all four sessions: $625/members, $725/non-members.  Please Note: Session V is not part of this discount and must be paid at the regular weekly rate. 
 
Birthday Party Clip Art Birthday Parties at the Zoo 
 
The Buttonwood Park Zoo is now booking birthday parties. If you are interested in holding your child's birthday party at the zoo, please call the Bear's Den Café at (508) 991-4556, ext. 6 at least 2 weeks prior to the party. If the date is available, a $25 deposit will be required to hold it for your party.
 
Price: $11/person
Members' Price: $10/person and the birthday child is free!
 
This birthday package is available for groups of 10 to 20.  If adults accompany children to the party and participate in lunch, the charge is $10 for members or $11 for non-members.  If adults accompany children to the party, but do not participate in lunch, the charge is $5 per adult.
 
The birthday package includes:
  • Admission to the zoo
  • A reserved, decorated section of the Bear's Den Café
  • New! Lunch includes 2 slices of pizza and a small beverage
  • A birthday cake (1/4 sheet cake) 
 
Please call the Bear's Den Cafe at (508) 991-4556 x 6 for more information about birthday parties at the Zoo.
 Save the Dates
 
Emily and DaffodilsSpring Fling Week: April 19-23
Spring has sprung at the Buttonwood Park Zoo and we're celebrating all week long with a different entertainer and craft each day.  Crafts will be from noon-2:00PM. We'll have entertainment Monday and Friday at 10:30AM and 12:30PM and at 11:00AM Tuesday thru Thursday. Join us for a special celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day on Tuesday, April 20th.
 
Wild Night at the Zoo: Saturday, June 26 
 
SAVE THE DATE for the Buttonwood Park Zoological Society's Annual Fundraiser on Saturday, June 26th, and party with a purpose!  Have a Wild Night at the Zoo and help sustain the Zoo's educational and conservation programs. The event includes a dinner buffet, open bar, live and silent auction, and a photo with our Asian elephants, Emily & Ruth! Tickets will be available in May and cost $100/person.

Stay tuned for more information on these upcoming events!

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March Coupon
FREE Popcorn with $5.00 Purchase
At the Bear's Den Cafe
Present this coupon prior to cafe purchase and receive a free popcorn with your purchase of $5 or more (excludes sales tax). Valid throughout the month of March 2010.  
 
Offer Expires: March 31, 2010
Contact Info 
Buttonwood Park Zoological Society
(508) 991-4556
www.bpzoo.org