Creature Creations (Ages 3+) Saturday, November 11th  12:30 – 1:30 pm & 2:30 – 3:30 pm Featured Animal: Bald Eagle Join us for Creature Creations, an indoor painting class led by instructor Kathleen Patrick and a zoo educator. This fun program will introduce your child to a featured animal, either inside the classroom or at an animal habitat.   Members: $16 per ticket Non-Members: $27 per ticket   One ticket includes admission for one child and one accompanying adult. Only registered children can participate in the program. Additional admission tickets are available at the door. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Unregistered children (including siblings) can not attend. Purchase Tickets Important Safety Guidelines For Creature Creations: Programs will be limited to 20 participants with 1 Art Teacher and 1 Zoo Educator. Participants will be seated 2 per table with additional chairs available nearby for guardians/parents. All materials will be provided. Out of consideration for all of our BPZOO guests, if a participant is experiencing any of the following symptoms (fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea), please do not allow them to attend this program. You will be granted a full refund as a sign of our appreciation. Questions? Contact the Education Department at (508) 991- 4556 ext.110 or email svanwormer@bpzoo.org.

JOIN US FOR A BIG CELEBRATION Elephant Appreciation Day at BPZOO is happening on Sunday, October 1st, 2023, and we welcome you to join us in honoring and celebrating Ruth and Emily! Can you believe that Ruth is turning 65 and Emily is turning 59!? Stop by the Asian elephant habitat for educational activities from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, with a Happy Birthday sing-a-long & special enrichment happening at 1:00 pm. Did you know – Ruth and Emily are among the oldest Asian elephants in North America? It is an honor and a privilege to provide a home for these beautiful elephants and we welcome the community to join us in honoring them! If you would like to bring Emily and Ruth a special treat, donations of unopened packages of unsalted shelled peanuts, yogurt-covered raisins, and dried fruit will be accepted on their behalf. The Asian elephants you know and love living in zoos and human care serve as ambassadors to inspire people to care about their preservation. Asian elephant numbers are 10 times lower than those of African elephants. Worldwide, the estimate is that only 40,000 – 50,000 remain. Lack of habitat, competition for resources, and development have left about a third of all Asian elephants reliant on some form of managed care. We need to find ways for humans and elephants to peacefully coexist to save the species. AZA facilities and affiliated conservation organizations are doing just this, in order to ensure this magnificent species will remain for generations to come! You can make a donation in their honor that goes directly towards Asian elephant conservation.   BPZOO is dedicated to protecting wildlife and wild places.

Saturday, September 30th from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Tie Dye Workshop: Get creative and design your very own tie-dye masterpiece. We provide the materials, you bring the imagination! Create vibrant, one-of-a-kind designs on your choice of clothing items. Whether you’re a tie-dye pro or a beginner, this activity is fun for all ages. Children’s sizes XS-Large. $14.95 per shirt. Pre-registration required. The best part? Return to Buttonwood Park Zoo wearing your t-shirt and receive a FREE ride token! Be careful when washing it for the first time! Wear gloves or the dye may stain hands your hands. Purchase Your Ticket Today! Glitter Witch Tattoos: Add a touch of enchantment to your day with our Glitter Witch Tattoos station. The Glitter Witches will adorn you with sparkling, mystical designs. Choose from an array of magical designs and patterns, and let your inner witch or wizard shine. Honey Tasting: Experience the sweet side of nature with our Honey Tasting event. Sample our pumpkin spice whipped honey or honey lip balms, each with its own unique flavor profile. Learn about the importance of bees in our ecosystem and discover the secrets of honey production. Animal Encounters: While you’re here, don’t forget to visit our amazing animals! Buttonwood Park Zoo is home to a diverse array of species from around the world. Explore our habitats and learn about wildlife conservation. *Ticket purchase provides you with a white BPZOO T-shirt for tie-dying. Glitter tattoos are available for purchase through the Glitter Witches. This event will be rain or shine. Tickets can not be refunded.*

Tickets are LIVE for BPZOO MEMBERS ONLY through September 10th! Baby Boo at the Zoo will satisfy all your little ones fall, Halloween, and cool weather cravings! This daytime Halloween-themed family-friendly event is full of games, trick-or-treating, costume parade, food, and fun. Friday, October 27th 9:30 am – 1:00 pm Ticket Prices: Member Pricing: Adults (18+): $10 | Child (2-17): $5 | Under 2: Free Non-Member Pricing: Adults (18+): $15 | Child (2-17): $10 | Under 2: Free Baby Boo is geared towards ages 5 and younger Purchase Tickets Here Special Halloween Toe Jam Puppet Band performance at 12:30 pm! Are you or your family looking for a unique way to give back to the community? Boo at the Zoo at Buttonwood Park Zoo is a fun way to volunteer while helping to create slightly spooky memories for thousands of families. Would you like to volunteer? Email ksherman@bpzoo.org. Thank you to our sponsors and their continued...

Tickets are LIVE for BPZOO MEMBERS ONLY until September 10th! Now in its 22nd year, “Boo at the Zoo” is here to fulfill all your autumnal and mildly eerie Halloween desires. With campus-wide daylight trick-or-treating, you have a total of six delightful days to relish in the Boo at the Zoo experience this season. Saturdays & Sundays October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm(last admission 4:00 pm) Ticket Prices: Member Pricing: Adults (18+): $13 | Child (2-17): $9 | Under 2: Free Non-Member Pricing: Adults (18+): $18 | Child (2-17): $14 | Under 2: Free Purchase Tickets Proudly Presented By: Are you or your family looking for a unique way to give back to the community? Boo at the Zoo at Buttonwood Park Zoo is a fun way to volunteer while helping to create slightly spooky memories for thousands of families. Would you like to volunteer? Email ksherman@bpzoo.org. Thank you to our sponsors and their continued...

SING AND DANCE WITH TOE JAM PUPPET BAND! Rockin’ band for KIDS and their grown-ups, enjoy Toe Jam Puppet Band every Monday at the Buttonwood Park Zoo! Toe Jam will play two 45-minute shows at 10:00 am and 11:30 am. The cost is $10/family after admission. Locations: January, February, and March: Inside the classrooms April – September: Outside unless noted otherwise October: Outside only November: Inside the classroom NO SHOWS ON: May 29th (Memorial Day) September 4th (Labor Day) October 9th (Indigenous Peoples Day) All of December   Check the Zoo’s or Toe Jam’s Facebook & Instagram pages for any cancellations. Do you visit us two or three times a year!? Then you need a BPZOO Membership!