Zoo Director

The Director of the Buttonwood Park Zoo is discussing the facility's updated master plan. The $22 million plan will be carried out over three, five year phases, and will include more exhibits featuring endangered and exotic species like tigers, snow leopards and red panda's...

An animal protection group has criticized the Buttonwood Park Zoo for its treatment of their elephants. In Defense of Animals ranked the zoo fourth in their annual list of the "Ten Worst Zoos For Elephants." Dr. Toni Frohoff says Emily and Ruth belong in a sanctuary...

The Buttonwood Park Zoo has been re-accredited for another five years. The announcement was made this week by the National Association of Zoos and Aquariums.  Zoo Director Keith Lovett tells WBSM's Mid-Day Llive, the zoo got high marks  following an intense inspection... ...