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Buttonwood Park ZooLetter | June 2010 |
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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.
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.
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Summer's Almost Here!
Zoo staff would like to thank everyone who helped make Dream Night a success. Donations for the Zoo's Dream Night event raised close to $700. Dream Night will be held on June 4.
Pepsi Refresh Update We would also like to thank everyone who voted for the Zoo in Pepsi Refresh grant program. Although we did not reach the top 10, we appreciate everyone's support.
Pony Rides
Pony rides return to the Zoo full time the week of June 13. Rides are $3 and pictures are $2. Hours: 10AM-12PM and 1PM-4PM.
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Weekly Favorites at the Zoo
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!
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. |
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Zoo Crew
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)
July 26 - 30: The Animal Kingdom August 2 - 6: You Belong in a Zoo August 9 - 13: The Big Blue Ocean August 16 - 20: Wildlife Protectors August 23-27: You Belong in a Zoo * Special second offering of most popular session! Zoo Crew is a summer program for children ages 8-12. Each session has a balance of outdoor and classroom learning opportunities, educational games and activities, crafts, and fun! Each week-long program runs 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, Monday thru Friday. For more information or to register, please call the Zoo's education department at (508) 991-6178 x 31 or visit the Zoo Crew page.
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World Oceans Day
Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6 All Day
Cost: Free with Zoo Admission
Buttonwood Park Zoo is joining forces with Dr. Seuss to create a splash for World Oceans Day and the 50th anniversary of Dr. Seuss's beloved book: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish! Join us for fun activities and giveaways throughout the weekend. |
Spring Lecture Series
Basking with Humpbacks: Tracking Threatened Marine Life in New England Waters Tuesday, June 15th 7:00PM Cost: Free The Buttonwood Park Zoological Society's Spring Lecture Series continues! Rhode Island-based author Todd McLeish will take us along on an entertaining journey with biologists who are studying these creatures to better understand the complex threats they face. He follows basking sharks--the second largest fish in the sea--as they search for food, helps harbor porpoises escape from fishing nets, snorkels in search of wild bay scallops, and learns how the blood of horseshoe crabs is used in medical research. Along the way he visits the islands where rare seabirds nest, tracks humpback whales on their long migration to the Gulf of Maine, and watches as stranded sea turtles are released back into the ocean. |
Build a Bird House Workshop
Saturday, June 19 1:00PM Zoo members: $10/child Non-members: $20/child Create a beautiful wooden birdhouse. One birdhouse kit is included in the program fee and tools will be provided-no skill necessary. Additional kits will be available for purchase after the workshop for $6 each. This workshop is recommended for children ages 5 and up. An adult must accompany each child. Participants must pre-register and pay in advance by calling the North Woods Gift Store at (508) 991-4556 x 14 or by visiting www.bpzoo.org. |
Father's Day at the Zoo
Sunday, June 20 All Day Cost: Fathers are free with a paying child Enjoy a relaxing Sunday at the Zoo with Dad. Play "Who's Your Daddy?", a word-based game about animal dads. |
Family Twilight Tour
Friday, June 25 6:00PM Members: $15/person Non-members: $18/person Children under 3 FREE Join us for an exciting evening at the Zoo rain or shine! This 3�-hour program includes a pizza dinner, a mystery theme program, an evening tour of the Zoo and a campfire with s'mores! Participants must pre-register and pay in advance by calling (508) 991-4556 x 18 or by visiting at www.bpzoo.org. |
Wild Night at the Zoo Saturday, June 26 7:00PM-11:00PM
Cost: $100 per person
TICKETS ON SALE NOW for the Buttonwood Park Zoological Society's Annual Fundraiser on Saturday, June 26th! 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!
There are three easy ways to get your tickets now!
1) Visit www.bpzoo.org www.bpzoo.org and securely purchase your tickets online with a credit card.
2) Visit www.bpzoo.org to print a RSVP card and mail in with a check or credit card.
3) Call (508) 991-4556, ext. 10.
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Contact Info Buttonwood Park Zoological Society
(508) 991-4556 www.bpzoo.org |
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