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Buttonwood Park Zoo Press Release
Things to Do at the Buttonwood Park Zoo
 
New Bedford, MA- Buttonwood Park Zoo proudly announces the Zoo's upcoming events .  For more information about these events, please visit www.bpzoo.org.  
                                                                                       

Toe Jam Puppet Band
Every Monday                                                               10:30AM and 12:30PM
Cost: 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. 


Family Friendly Fridays
Every Friday thru Labor Day                                               all day
Cost: Free with zoo admission

 
Starting in July, the Zoo will have an activity sheet that your family can complete during their zoo visit.  Stop in every Friday for a different activity.
 
 
Gardening for Wildlife
Saturday, August 14                                                  1:00PM
Free with zoo admission
       
 
Did you know that parts of Buttonwood Park Zoo are Certified Wildlife Habitat? Join Education Curator Gail Janeczek to learn about how the zoo develops habitat for insects, birds and all living things. Take home tips and tricks for starting a wildlife haven in your own yard. If we get lucky, we may even find some baby butterflies! This program is suitable for adults and children ages 6 and older.
 
 
Toe Jam Super Summer Send-off!
Saturday, August 28                                                  6:00PM-8:00PM (doors open at 5:00PM)
Cost: $5 per child (ages 1-14); Children under 1 are free; Children over 14 and adults are free.

 
Celebrate the end of summer with the Toe Jam Puppet Band!  Bring blankets or lawn chairs and come sing, dance, and play the evening away on the Elephant Lawn.  There will be prizes and giveaways, the carousel and train will be running ($2/ticket)  and our caf� and gift store will be open.  Call the Bears Den Caf� to pre-order a pizza dinner or purchase food and snacks during the event.  
Please note: This event will be held rain or shine.  


Elephant Birthday Bash and Appreciation Day
Saturday, September 19                               1:00PM-4:00PM
Cost: Free with zoo admission

 
We'll celebrate all elephants with a day of demonstrations, activities and crafts. Join us for a day of elephant-sized fun! We will also celebrate our elephants' birthdays with Ruth and Emily's Birthday Bash. 
 
 
Family Fall Fun Campfires
Friday, September 24                         6:30PM
Friday, October 1                               6:30PM
Cost:    $25/family for members; $35/family for non-members

 
Bring a blanket to spread on the ground and enjoy a beautiful Friday evening at the zoo. Relax around the campfire as we share an activity, a story and a snack. There will be a different topic for each campfire. Participants must pre-register and pay in advance by calling (508) 991-4556 x 18. In the event of poor weather, we will call by 5:00PM to cancel.
 
Scout Day
Saturday, September 25                                                       1:00PM-4:00PM
 
Make s'mores, partake in activities and discover the experiences and programs the Zoo offers for Boy and Girl Scouts.  All Boy and Girl Scouts under the age of 17 wearing Scout gear will be admitted for free.  Not a Scout yet but interested?  Representatives  from area Girl and Boy Scout Councils will be available to register new Scouts, who will also get in FREE!  Accompanying adults and siblings must pay regular admission. 
 
 
Girls' Night Out
Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 6:30PM to Sunday, October 3, 2010 at 9:00AM
Members: $80 per adult/child pair, $40 each additional child
Non-members: $90 per adult/child pair, $45 each additional child

 
Join zoo staff for a girls-only overnight at the Zoo! Enjoy a pizza dinner, animal-themed activities, a flashlight tour of the zoo, and s'mores before falling asleep to an animal-themed animated movie.  Wake up early for a light breakfast and a morning zoo tour before heading home. Participants must pre-register and pre-pay by calling the Overnight Program Coordinator at (508) 991-4556 x 18 or by visiting www.bpzoo.org.
 

Boys' Night Out
Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 6:30PM to Sunday, October 10, 2010 at 9:00AM
Members: $80 per adult/child pair, $40 each additional child
Non-members: $90 per adult/child pair, $45 each additional child

 
Join zoo staff for a boys-only overnight at the Zoo! Enjoy a pizza dinner, animal-themed activities, a flashlight tour of the zoo, and s'mores before falling asleep to an animal-themed animated movie.  Wake up early for a light breakfast and a morning zoo tour before heading home. Participants must pre-register and pre-pay by calling the Overnight Program Coordinator at (508) 991-4556 x 18 or by visiting www.bpzoo.org.
 

Boo at the Zoo
October 15, 16 & 17                        6:00PM-9:00PM
October 22, 23 & 24                        6:00PM-9:00PM
October 28, 29 & 30                        6:00PM-9:00PM
Zoo members: $5/adult; $3/child
Non-members: $10/adult; $8/child

 
Join us for a slightly spooky family fun during the evening at the zoo.  Get in a ghostly mood with a spooky wagon ride, haunted house, hay-bale maze, and much more-if you dare!
 
 
  
 
                          
The Buttonwood Park Zoological Society (BPZS), a private, non-profit organization, was founded in 1969 to support the Buttonwood Park Zoo (BPZ) so that the Zoo will be a significant contributor to the conservation of nature both at home and throughout the world.  
 
Buttonwood Park Zoo (BPZ) features over 250 animals and 30 exhibits, including elephants, bison, mountain lions, bears, eagles, seals, otters, and farm animals.  BPZ is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and has been called "one of the finest small zoos in the United States" by that organization.

It is open daily, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information, visit www.bpzoo.org or call (508) 991-6178.
Buttonwood Park Zoological Society
Sarah O'Connell
Executive Director
email: [email protected]
phone: (508) 991-4556 ext. 12