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Buttonwood Park ZooLetter | September 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: $2/ticket |
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Update: Free Fun Friday
Tomorrow, Friday, September 3
All Day Cost: Free
In anticipation of the possible hurricane, the Buttonwood Park Zoological Society will make a decision regarding Free Fun Friday early tomorrow morning. Please check with the Zoo after 9:00am for the desicion at
(508) 991-4556 x 11. The decision will also be posted at www.bpzoo.org and on the Zoo's Facebook page. Thank You.
The Zoo will be open free to the public tomorrow, Friday, September 3rd thanks to the Highland Street Foundation Free Fun Friday program. The Zoo will be open regular hours of 10 AM to 5 PM with last entry at 4:30 PM. Train and Carousel rides will be available for standard ticket prices. Visit www.bpzoo.org for further information on the Highland Street Foundation and the Free Fun Friday program. |
Touch Tank
Cost: Free with zoo admission
Ever wonder what a hermit crab feels like? The Touch Tank will feature animals such as spider crabs, horseshoe crabs, sea stars, hermit crabs, sea urchins, rock crabs and skate eggs. Visit our new Touch Tank in the Wildlife Education Center in September to find out! Check our website for hours of availability. Courtesy of a grant from the Bristol County Savings Bank Foundation.
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Fridge Posting
Please note: the Fall Fridge Posting includes Zoo events for September and October. |
Will It Be You?
The Zoo is getting ready to welcome our TWO MILLIONTH VISITOR and it could be YOU! Our lucky two millionth guest will receive a special prize package. As the kids head back to school, we have many programs each weekend to keep your family busy. |
Carousel
Cost: zoo admission + $2/ride
Ride your favorite animal on the Wildlife Carousel from 10AM-4:30PM. Tickets to ride the carousel are $2. The Carousel will be open daily this fall, weather permitting. |
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National Grandparents Day Sunday, September 12 All Day Have a grand time at the Buttonwood Park Zoo! Grandparents are admitted free with a paying grandchild all day. |
Elephant Tracks
Sunday, September 19 11:30AM Join the American Association of Zoo Keepers in this fundraising walk at the Buttonwood Park Zoo. All monies raised will benefit wild populations of elephants. For more information, please visit the Elephant Tracks Page.
Children 5 and under: free registration, $10 minimum sponsorship. Age 6 and up: $10 registration fee, $10 minimum sponsorships. Groups up to 10: no registration fee, $200 minimum sponsorships. Groups of 11 or more: no registration fee, $300 minimum sponsorships. All participants receive free zoo admission for the day of the walk! |
Ruth & Emily's Birthday Bash AND Elephant Appreciation Day
Sunday, 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! Don't miss Ruth & 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 or by visiting www.bpzoo.org.
*In the event of poor weather, we will call by 5:00PM to cancel. |
Breakfast with the Animals
Saturday, September 25 Cost: Members $15/person; Non-members: $20/person; Children under 1 are free Rise and shine with the animals and watch as some of them receive their morning meal. The program includes zoo tour, hot breakfast buffet and zoo admission for the day. Participants must pre-register and pre-pay by calling (508) 991-4556 x 14 or by visiting www.bpzoo.org. |
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. Accompanying adults and siblings must pay regular admission. |
Zoo Clamboil
Saturday, September 25 3:00PM-6:00PM
Members: $40 for adult and $10 for children Non-members: $45 for adult and $15 for children Join us for an afternoon of great food and fun! Ticket price includes clam boil supper, soft drinks, zoo admission and fun games & activities for the kids. Beer & Wine cash bar. This event is pre-register and pre-pay by calling (508) 991-4556 x 10 or by visiting www.bpzoo.org. |
Join us each week for weekly Zoo favorites!
Toe Jam Puppet Band
Every Monday at 10:30AM and 12:30PM
Cost: Zoo admission + $5/family
Sing, dance and play the hour away with the famous Toe Jam Puppet Band!
Please note: there will be no Toe Jam Puppet Band on Labor Day, September 6, and Columbus Day, October 11.
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. |
Sneak Peek: October Things to Do at the Zoo |
Girls' Night Out
Saturday, October 2 at 6:30PM to Sunday, October 3 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. Registration closes September 27.
Boys' Night Out
Saturday, October 9 at 6:30PM to Sunday, October 10 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. Registration closes October 1. |
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 Cost: Zoo members: $5/adult; $3/child
Non-members: $10/adult; $8/child
There's enough fun for everyone at Buttonwood Park's Boo at the Zoo! Thrills and chills! Frights and sights! Join us at Boo at the Zoo for an evening of Halloween fun! Climb aboard for a spoooooky wagon ride ($1/ride), train ride ($1/ride) or take a bewitching carousel ride ($2/ride)! Crafts, activities, and slightly scary fun for all ages! Please visit www.bpzoo.org for more information about Boo at the Zoo. |
Contact Info Buttonwood Park Zoological Society
(508) 991-4556 www.bpzoo.org |
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