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Buttonwood Park ZooLetter | July 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.
Summer 2010
All rides are weather permitting. Train Rides: $2/ride
Pony Rides: $3/ride
Pony Pictures: $2/picture
Carousel Rides
starting July 24: $2/ticket |
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Come Ride an Animal!
Ride your favorite animal starting July 24th. The Wildlife Carousel will feature animals such as zebras, horses, a coyote, an elephant, an eagle and more! Construction on the new Wildlife Carousel will be completed in just a few weeks!
Join us in celebrating the Grand Opening of the Wildlife Carousel July 24 & 25. Carousel tickets will be $2 per ticket. For updates about the carousel, please visit www.bpzoo,org or join us on Facebook for a behind-the-scenes look at the Carousel. |
Just download, print and post on your Fridge! |
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.
NEW! Family Friendly Fridays Every Friday thru Labor Day All Day
Cost: Free with zoo admission Each Friday will feature a NEW and FUN activity sheet for your family as you spend a pleasant visit at the Zoo.
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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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FREE Thomas Giveaway at the North Woods Gift Store! Starting July 15, 2010 while supplies last.
Receive a FREE! Sodor Day Celebration Musical Caboose when you make a $39.99 Thomas Wooden Railway purchase. Valid July 15, 2010 while supplies last. An $11.99 value! |
Summer Bear Cub Club Tuesdays, July 20 to August 24 10:30AM-noon Cost: Members: $65/child; $30 for second child Non-members: $95/child; $45 for second child Don't miss our summer session of Bear Cub Club! Run in conjunction with the I.H. 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. |
Bug-a-Rama
Saturday, July 24 1:00PM-4:00PM Cost: Free with zoo admission Explore the wonderful world of insects! Visit the zoo today for buggy crafts and activities, including catch-and-release insect hunts. |
Members' Night
Thursday, July 29 5:30PM - 8:30PM Cost: FREE (open to zoo members only) Relax at the Zoo during this special evening for members only. Each guest will receive a coupon for a FREE train ride, FREE popcorn and a FREE raffle. Just our little way of saying thanks for your support! Bear's Den Cafe and and North Woods Gift Store will be open.
EXCLUSIVE FOR MEMBERS ONLY: Receive a special price of $1 per ticket during Members' Night only to ride the Zoo's new Wildlife Carousel. Not a zoo member? There's still time for you to become a zoo member. Visit www.bpzoo.org to join before July 29 to attend Members' Night. |
Group Visits to the Zoo
We'd like to thank all the groups that visited the Zoo this spring. To view the list of groups from this spring, please visit www.bpzoo.org.
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Contact Info Buttonwood Park Zoological Society
(508) 991-4556 www.bpzoo.org |
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