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Buttonwood Park Zoo
4.5 ★★★★★ 3,313 Google reviews · Indoor playground in New Bedford, Massachusetts
Storied, 97-acre park showcasing playgrounds, wildlife, ball fields, a small zoo & other features.
Plan your visit
- Café on site somewhere to grab a coffee and sit while the kids play
- Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd come back often
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (508) 991-4556
- Website bpzoo.org
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–4 PM |
What parents highlight
“There’s a sweet little train ride and a classic carousel that kids absolutely love, plus a clean, safe playground with views of the animal habitats.”
“You can grab lunch at the café (prices are surprisingly reasonable), or bring your own food and picnic around the grounds.”
“Overall, a charming and affordable place for a fun, low-key day with family.”
What parents say
This was my first time visiting Buttonwood and I’m glad I did! We visited on a Saturday and were pleased to see it wasn’t too busy. The park itself is small but well maintained with a decent amount of animals to see.
Great zoo! Perfect size for little kids. The animals all looked very happy and were well-cared for. The employees were kind and helpful. Prices for snacks and food were pretty reasonable. The zoo itself was clean and well-maintained, including the bathrooms.
Place is great! Nicely kept grounds and everything is spread out nicely for an enjoyable walk around without crowding. My kids loved it, especially the sensory touch tank and Emily the Elephant! The Cafe also has very affordable snacks and food options. My oldest loved his mini pizza!
Such an amazing smaller sized zoo. Unlike the big zoos you don't get lost or get turned around as easy. As it was October when we went, It wasn't too crowded. Good amount of animals. It is such a reasonably priced zoo. I would recommend it.
Birthday parties at Buttonwood Park Zoo
Buttonwood Park Zoo hosts birthday parties — confirmed on their own site. Packages, party rooms, and pricing change often, so check the current options and book ahead — weekend slots go fast at popular playgrounds.
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