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Buttonwood Park ZooLetter April 2010
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Fridge Posting
Weekly Favorites
Scrapbooking Workshop
Spring Fling Week
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.
Spring at the Zoo!
 
Spring vacation is just a few weeks away. Don't miss our Spring Fling Week activities including entertainment, crafts and a special celebration of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. As the weather gets nicer, don't forget to stop by and see some of our new animals that arrived over the winter!
 
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Weekly Favorites
 
Toe Jam Puppet Band

Every 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! 

 

Visitors at the horse pasture.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. 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.

 
Plymouth Red- Bellied TurtleScrapbooking Workshop
Saturday, April 17             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.
Spring Fling Week at the ZooSpring Fling Week 
April 19-23, Monday thru Friday
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 to 2:00PM.  Join us for a special celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day on Thursday, April 22nd.  Please visit www.bpzoo.org for more information about Spring Fling Week. 
 
Entertainment Schedule
Monday, April 19: Toe Jam Puppet Band at 10:30AM and 12:30PM   
Tuesday, April 20: Jody Scalise (comedy, mime, storytelling and songs) at 11:00AM
Wednesday, April 21: Tony Baloney (magic) at 11:00AM 
Thursday, April 22: Vic and Sticks (musical due who perform with recycled instruments) at 11:00AM
Friday, April 23: Toe Jam Puppet Band at 10:30AM and 12:30PM 
 
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 Caf� 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 or $11.  If adults accompany children to the party, but do not participate in lunch, the charge is a $5 per adult.

 

The birthday package includes:

  • Admission to the zoo
  • A reserved, decorated section of the Bear's Den Caf�
  • New! Lunch includes 2 slices of pizza and a small beverage
  • A birthday cake (1/4 sheet cake)
Save the DateEmily and Daffodils: 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 and a photo with our Asian elephants, Emily & Ruth!
Stay tuned for more information
 on these upcoming events!
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April Coupon
Free Popcorn with $5.00 Purchase
At the Bear's Den Cafe
 
Present this coupon prior to cafe purchase and recieve a free popcorn with your purchase of $5 or more (excludes sales tax). Valid throughout the month of April 2010. 
 
 
Offer Expires: April 30, 2010
Contact Info 
Buttonwood Park Zoological Society
(508) 991-4556
www.bpzoo.org