Butterwood Park Zoo

Location: 425 Hawthorn Street, New Bedford

Time: Daily 10am-5pm

Age appropriateness: All ages

Cost: Varies

Buttonwood Park Zoo, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, has often been dubbed one of the finest small zoos in the United States. Based on the theme “From the Berkshires to the Sea”, this zoo highlights the land- and water-based wildlife of the state of Massachusetts and has endeavored to recreate the habitats in which these animals live.

Currently, the Buttonwood Park Zoo is home to about 200 different species of animals though exhibits do change, especially at the waterfowl pond where the birds are migratory and free to come and go as they please.

You’ll find, nonetheless, just about every family of animals here, including birds, fish, invertebrates, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and domestic farm animals. 

Special events at the zoo include daily seasonal “Wild Times”, full of activities for children to enjoy. Family programs are plentiful as well and you can even join the zoo staff for breakfast with the animals.

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