Smooth Sailing into Kindergarten at Buttonwood Park ZooSmooth Sailing into Kindergarten at Buttonwood Park ZooButtonwood Park Zoo hosts an event to welcome all incoming Kindergarten students of New Bedford Public Schools.Kasey SilviaKasey Silvia
Willow the Cow at Buttonwood Park Zoo Passes AwayWillow the Cow at Buttonwood Park Zoo Passes AwayThe beloved cow suffered from chronic arthritis.Kasey SilviaKasey SilviaKyleigh BaraoKyleigh Barao
Buttonwood Park Zoo Celebrating 125th AnniversaryButtonwood Park Zoo Celebrating 125th AnniversaryZoobilation will bring friends and families together to enjoy the Zoo and all it has to offer at a celebration designed for children and adults.Kasey SilviaKasey Silvia
13th Annual Dream Night at Buttonwood Park Zoo [PHOTOS]13th Annual Dream Night at Buttonwood Park Zoo [PHOTOS]This free, invitation-only event was open exclusively to families of children with chronic healthcare needs and disabilities.Kasey SilviaKasey Silvia
Baby Boo at Buttonwood Zoo 2018 [PHOTOS]Baby Boo at Buttonwood Zoo 2018 [PHOTOS]Judges saw hundreds of children march by their table competing for different prizes in the costume parade. See just some of the cute costumes here.Kasey SilviaKasey Silvia
Elephant Birthday Party at Buttonwood Park ZooElephant Birthday Party at Buttonwood Park ZooA celebration in honor of National Elephant Appreciation Day, Ruth's 60th birthday, and the 50th anniversary of Emily joining the Zoo family.Kasey SilviaKasey Silvia
Wyatt the Ox Passes Away at Buttonwood Park ZooWyatt the Ox Passes Away at Buttonwood Park ZooThe staff said goodbye to a beloved creature this morning.Kasey SilviaKasey Silvia
Unstructured Play Space Opens at Buttonwood Park ZooUnstructured Play Space Opens at Buttonwood Park ZooThe Zoo has partnered with Nature Explore, a national research-based company, to design this natural learning center.Kasey SilviaKasey Silvia
Red Pandas Coming to Buttonwood Park ZooRed Pandas Coming to Buttonwood Park ZooThese red balls of fluff will make their debut this summerKasey SilviaKasey Silvia
Buttonwood Zoo Makes Donation to Save Endangered DolphinsButtonwood Zoo Makes Donation to Save Endangered DolphinsNEW BEDFORD—The Buttonwood Park Zoo has donated $5,000 as part of a $1 million rescue plan to save the vaquita porpoise, the world's most endangered marine mammal. The vaquita is found off the coast of Mexico and has a very limited range...Tim WeisbergTim Weisberg