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Buttonwood Park Zoo will soon have chinchillas
(WJAR) — Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford will soon have some new residents. Three long-tailed chinchillas will soon join ...
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Buttonwood Park Zoo is mourning the loss of 16-year-old cougar Riley
Buttonwood Park Zoo officials and staff in New Bedford are mourning the zoo's second loss since May, Riley the cougar.
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New Bedford's BPZoo offers a sneak peak at its 'revolutionary' new Ambassador Center
Buttonwood Park Zoo officials in New Bedford say their new center will double its Ambassador Program and feature animals never before seen at the zoo.
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Buttonwood Park Zoo’s beloved cougar Riley passes away - MSN
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.
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Whaling City Festival in New Bedford returns July 10. Here's what to expect.
NEW BEDFORD — The Whaling City Festival is ready to kick off another season of celebrating New Bedford. From July 10 to the ...
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The Whaling City Festival runs July 10-13: Tickets, performers
The Whaling City Festival takes place July 10-13 at Buttonwood Park in New Bedford. The festival features carnival rides, food vendors, live pro wrestling, and a car show.
It’s a boy! Japanese macaque born at Blank Park Zoo
Officials announced another new addition to the Blank Park Zoo on Monday — a baby Japanese macaque. The baby, a boy named ...