New Bedford, MA- Buttonwood Park Zoo proudly announces the Zoo's April and May 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
Zoo admission + $5/family
Sing, dance and play the hour away with the famous 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. Please note there will be no Toddler Tales on Thursday, April 22.
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. Please note there will be no Monkey Business on Friday, April 23.
Milk and Cookies with the Easter Bunny
Friday, April 2 and Saturday, April 3 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.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Saturday, April 3 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 or visit www.bpzoo.org.
Scrapbooking Workshop
April 17 1-4PM
Cost: Zoo admission + $5/participant
Create a special zoo themed make-and-take for beginners or bring your own supplies for open scrapbooking. Join us for an afternoon of 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.
Spring Fling Week
April 19-23
Cost: Free with zoo admission
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-2PM. Please visit www.bpzoo.org for the entertainment schedule. The Toe Jam Puppet Band will perform at 10:30AM and 12:30PM on Monday and Friday. Entertainment at 11:00AM will include Jody Scalise on Tuesday, Tony Baloney on Wednesday, and Vic and Sticks on Thursday. Join us for a special celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day on Thursday, April 22.
Spring on the Farm
Saturday, May 1 1-4PM
Cost: Free with zoo admission
The sun is up, the soil is warm and it's time to get busy. Plant seeds, visit the animals, and learn about life on the farm with crafts and activities.
Senior Safari Day
Tuesday, May 18 11AM-3PM
Cost: Free admission for seniors (age 60+)
Celebrate the Zoo's first Senior Day on May 18. Information tables as well as activities including zoo keeper talks will be scheduled between 11AM and 3PM. Seniors (ages 60+) will receive free admission to the Zoo from 10AM-4:30PM. For more information about Senior Safari Day, please visit www.bpzoo.org.
Endangered Species Day
Friday, May 21 All Day
Cost: Free with zoo admission
Join us for a self-lead stroll around the zoo to find out more about endangered and threatened species.
Bear Awareness Day
Saturday, May 22 1-4PM
Cost: Free with zoo admission
Bears, bears everywhere! Learn about our black bears and their relatives during Bear Awareness Day. Go on a bear hunt to find all the bears at the zoo. Create a bear craft to take home. Fun for the whole family!
Military Service Appreciation Weekend
Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 29 - Monday, May 31
All active duty, retired and reserve military personnel and their dependants who show proof of service will be honored with free admission to the zoo during Memorial Day Weekend.