Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Buttonwood Park Zoo officials and staff have announced "with heavy hearts" the recent loss of longtime zoo resident Riley the ...

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — Buttonwood Park Zoo is mourning the loss of its 16-year-old cougar. The zoo announced Friday that Riley passed away due to age-related complications on June 12. Prior to ...

Buttonwood Park Zoo has been recognized as one of the best zoos in the world. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums recently awarded the zoo accreditation following a detailed application and a ...

NEW BEDFORD — Buttonwood Park Zoo officials announced that, due to "record high heat and extreme temperature warnings," the zoo will be closed Tuesday, June 24. However, even though visitors won't be ...

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday morning at Buttonwood Park Zoo to celebrate the opening of its Animal Ambassador Center. The $2.7 million facility features ...

NEW BEDFORD — For all the animals one can see during a day at Buttonwood Park Zoo, there are a lot of animals behind the scenes for various reasons. Among those have always been BPZoo's Ambassador ...

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Love was in the air today, and if you had any doubt, the evidence was clear at local shops across the Ocean State. Veterinarian hopes rescue of 100 cats will 'help save other animals' After nearly 100 ...

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — Buttonwood Park Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its beloved red pandas. The zoo announced Thursday that Marie, the first female red panda to call the zoo home, died on ...