Visit Us!
Directions
The Zoo is located at:
425 Hawthorn Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
Three minutes from I-195:
Take exit 13A to Route 140 South. Cross Route 6 and continue south on Brownell Ave. Turn left on Hawthorn Street. Turn left at zoo entrance.
Free Parking
Admission Fees
Adult: $6 • Senior: $4.50 • Teens: $4.50 • Child 3-12 yr: $3.00 • Child under 3: Free
Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more with advance registration.
Call (508) 991-6178 for more information.
Hours
Open every day (except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day) from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (gates close at 4:30pm).
Visitor Services
Restrooms are located in the Wildlife Education Center and the barn at Buttonwood Farm. The restrooms are handicap accessible. Baby changing stations are located in both Men's and Women's restrooms in the Wildlife Education center.
First Aid assistance is available at the main entrance.
Special Needs changing facilities are available.
Tour Leaders
The Buttonwood Park Zoo offers a range of group tour programs, including packages that combine visits to other attractions in the area. Half day, whole day, and multi-day options are available.
Please call (508) 991-4556 x10 for more information.
