New Bedford's Buttonwood Park Zoo abruptly closed for two days, leading to speculation. However, the zoo said it was due to the death of a beloved harbor seal.
BP Zoo has been inundated with messages of support since Ruth's passing, but there were two cards that stood out among the rest that were extra special.
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against the City of New Bedford regarding the care of Emily and Ruth, the Asian elephants at the Buttonwood Park Zoo.