After two days of sudden closure, Buttonwood Park Zoo announced that Blue, its male Atlantic harbor seal, died. Here's what ...

New Bedford's Buttonwood Park Zoo abruptly closed for two days, leading to speculation. However, the zoo said it was due to ...

Following an unexpected closure on Wednesday, Feb. 5, according to Buttonwood Park Zoo's website, the zoo will remain closed ...

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — Buttonwood Park Zoo announced the passing of Atlantic Harbor seal Blue on Feb. 5. The zoo said Blue had been under veterinary care and observation since Jan. 31 due to ...

NEW BEDFORD — After a long and happy life at the Buttonwood Park Zoo, beloved Asian elephant Ruth passed away on Dec. 28, 2024 at the age of 66. Now the staff is monitoring Emily as she ...

NEW BEDFORD – Joyce Rowley doesn’t expect a big turnout for a vigil in front of City Hall Friday at 6 p.m. in memory of Ruth, the Buttonwood Park Zoo elephant that died at 66 years of age ...

“She really is a sassy old lady,” said her longtime care taker, Shara Rapoza, the Assistant Director of the Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford. Ruth is majestic, even as she gives herself a ...

Friday was 'Coach Lee Stetson night' at Exeter-West Greenwich High School, as students and staff honored a beloved teacher and basketball coach.

Two emperor tamarins are the newest residents of Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. Sal, an 8-year-old male, and Feta, a 4-year-old ...

Lincoln Park Zoo has two new petite primate residents! Emperor tamarins Sal and Feta have settled into their habitat in ...