Happy Holidays!  This December we offer a variety of holiday programs to accommodate even the busiest of visitors. Join us for breakfast or dinner with Santa and meet the big guy in red or enjoy milk and cookies before getting your picture with the jolly man himself. Click here to read more about our holiday programs.
Just a reminder the Zoo will be closed on December 25 (Christmas Day) and January 1 (New Year's Day). Zoo hours remain the same during the winter 10am-5pm (last admission at 4:30pm).
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Holiday Gift Ideas
Zoo memberships are a great gift for families or grandparents. Receive free admission to the zoo for one year. All zoo memberships purchased as a gift during the month of December will receive four free train ride tickets (to be mailed with their new membership cards).
Find unique and creative gifts for your favorite kids including Thomas & Friends, Calico Critters, Webkinz and more. All zoo members receive a 10% discount on their merchandise purchase in the gift store.
Become a Pal, Proud Animal Lover, and sponsor one of our animals for a year. New PALs during the month of December will be entered into a raffle for a painting by Daisy, our youngest cow. Come see the display in the Education Building.
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Zoological Society Annual Meeting
Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 6:00pm
The Buttonwood Park Zoological Society will hold its Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 7, 2010, at 6pm at the Buttonwood Park Zoo. The meeting's agenda includes an annual report followed by awards and light refreshments. The winners of the Zoo's 2010 Poetry Contest will read their poems.
We ask that those interested in attending the Annual Meeting please RSVP at (508) 991-4556 x 10 or email us at info@bpzoo.org.
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Seasonal Fun
Merry TubaChristmas
Saturday, December 4 at 2:00PM
Free admission to the zoo for the performance.
Santa arrives at the finale!
Buttonwood Park Zoo is thrilled to host its fourth annual Merry TubaChristmas concert. Get into the spirit like never before with a unique musical experience that's fun for all ages. Listen to your favorite Christmas carols and sing along as local tuba and euphonium players of all ages perform these specially arranged tunes. Join us as we welcome Santa's arrival to the Zoo following the concert. Be sure to bundle up for this outdoor performance. Interested musicians, please call (508) 991 - 6178 x 31 for more information.
Breakfast with Santa
Saturdays, December 4, 11 & 18 at 9:00AM
Zoo Members: $13/person
Non-Members: $16/person
Children under 1 are free
Sign up early! Dine on a hot breakfast buffet with Santa and have your picture taken with him. Photo, gift from Santa, train ride and admission to the zoo for the day is included in program price. Participants must pre- register and pay in advance by calling (508) 991-4556 x 13 or CLICK HERE.
Pizza Party with Santa
Saturdays, December 11 and 18 at 5:30PM
Zoo Members: $13/person
Non-Members: $16/person
Children under 1 are free
Party with your favorite holiday characters, including Santa, Frosty & Rudolph! Pizza dinner, train ride and a craft with Mrs. Claus included. Participants must pre-register and pay in advance by calling (508) 991-4556 x 13 or CLICK HERE.
Milk and Cookies with Santa
Saturdays, December 11 and 18 at 1:00PM & 3:00PM
Sundays, December 5, 12, and 19 at 1:00PM & 3:00PM
Mondays, December 6, 13, 20 at 12:30PM
Zoo Members: $6/person
Non-Members: $9/person
Children under 1 are free
Visit with Santa before he makes his annual trip. Enjoy cookies and milk and then pose with Santa for a photo. A small gift and a train ride will be given to each child. Participants must pre-register and pay in advance by calling
(508) 991-4556 x 13 or CLICK HERE.
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About Us
Buttonwood Park Zoological Society
425 Hawthorn Street
New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740
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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.
Free Parking.
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Train & Carousel
Carousel Rides: $2 per ride
Carousel runs daily.
Train Rides: $2/person
Train runs Saturday, Sunday & Monday.
All rides are weather permitting.
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Weekly Favorites
Join us in January 2011 when all our
Weekly Favorites return!
Toe Jam Puppet Band
Toe Jam is taking a break in December but will return to the Buttonwood Park Zoo in January 2011. During December, join us for Milk & Cookies with Santa on December 6, 13 and 20! Sign up for Milk & Cookies with Santa at www.bpzoo.org.
 Toddler Tales Every Thursday at 10:30AMFree with zoo admission Enjoy a zooper fun story time at the Zoo! Toddler Tales is free with zoo admission and includes a snack and craft/activity. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Please Note: There will be no Toddler Tales December 16, 23 & 30.
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North Woods Gift Store
Register your child for their own special wish registry for the holidays, birthday, or any day! Come into the North Woods Gift Store to find out more information.
Don't forget zoo members receive a 10% discount on their merchandise purchase in the gift store.
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Thanks for Fighting the Frost!
Special thanks to all of our members and guests who donated coats on November 6th to the Fight the Frost Coat Drive. The event was created, promoted and run by UMass students Nicole Collins, Aaron Pavao, Bryan Rodrigues, Nick Trudeau and Justin McCormack. The group collected 201 gently used or outgrown coats for the local charity Gifts to Give.
Thanks to the students and all of you who made the coat drive a success!
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Thanks to PieZoni's and our pizza-loving friends!
Thank you to PieZoni's for sponsoring our Zoo Pizza Nights and to everyone who dined at PieZoni's this week. We appreciate all of your support!
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