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Buttonwood Park Zoo

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Hours

SUMMER HOURS ARE APRIL – OCTOBER

9:00am – 5:00pm, daily (with the last admission at 4:15pm)

WINTER HOURS ARE NOVEMBER – MARCH

9:00am – 4:00pm, daily (with the last admission at 3:15pm)

Admission

New Bedford Resident Admission
(Must show proof of New Bedford Residency)

Adult: $7.50
Senior/Student: $6
Child (Ages 3-12): $4.50
Child Under Age 3: FREE

Non-Resident Admission

Adult: $10
Senior/Student: $8
Child (Ages 3-12): $6
Child Under Age 3: FREE

About Buttonwood Park Zoo

Looking for places to see animals near Boston? The Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is the 12th oldest zoo in the country!
The zoo is home to over 180 species, including Asian elephants, red pandas, black bears, eagles, bison, seals, otters, South American primates, and many waterfowl species!
Listed as one of the finest small zoos in the country, the Buttonwood Park Zoo is the perfect place to encounter animals from both local and around the planet!
Families will have a great time enjoying the unique exhibits and attractions, including the Zoo Train, Wildlife Carousel, and many fun family-friendly events!

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