NEW BEDFORD – Buttonwood Park Zoo is not just a place where visitors can see exotic animals in their habitats, but it is also a hub for scientific research and conservation efforts. With the zoo’s ...

NEW BEDFORD — On Thursday, Buttonwood Park Zoo announced the death of one if its "most beloved and iconic animals," a female Atlantic harbor seal named Yellow. According to a press release, Yellow had ...

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 — Ruth, the beloved elephant at Buttonwood Park Zoo has died. "It is with heavy hearts that the Buttonwood Park Zoo shares the passing of Ruth, a 66-year-old year Asian elephant who has ...

NEW BEDFORD — The three newborn residents of the Buttonwood Park Zoo are already expected to build great things. Zoo officials announced the arrival of three American beavers, a.k.a. kits, born on May ...

NEW BEDFORD – Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford is mourning the death of a 66-year-old elephant that has been an iconic member of the zoo for nearly 40 years. The zoo announced the death of Ruth, an ...

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — Buttonwood Park Zoo’s Animal Ambassador Program will soon be a whole lot bigger, according to New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell. Mitchell said construction began Friday ...

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — Buttonwood Park Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its Atlantic harbor seals. Yellow, one of the zoo’s oldest residents, passed away less than a week from her 40th birthday ...

NEW BEDFORD — At 66, Buttonwood Park Zoo's beloved elephant Ruth has reached the outer limits of what the zoo can do for her medically, with caregivers having to have difficult conversations about ...

The Buttonwood Park Zoo and Roger Williams Park Zoo will be making adjustments Tuesday due to the extreme heat. Staff said the Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford will be closed for the day. The zoo's ...