New Bedford’s Toe Jam Puppet Band Is Back at Buttonwood Park Zoo

Parents and children of the SouthCoast, rejoice! The Toe Jam Puppet Band is back this winter with toe-tapping tunes for the whole family.

The band's events calendar is looking pretty busy after a recent announcement.

Buttonwood Park Zoo shared the news on its website and Facebook page that the New Bedford band would be making their return for a fun-filled season. The Toe Jam Puppet Band has been entertaining children and their parent for years and 2025 is no different.

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Starting Monday, January 20 the singing, dancing and sometimes bubble-making band with hit the stage in New Bedford, the beginning of a nine-month stint at Buttonwood Park Zoo.

The musical performers are scheduled to play two 45-minute shows each Monday. The first performance welcomes the crowd at 10 a.m. followed by a second show at 11:30 a.m.

If these frigid temps have you thinking of a later date, fear not. Their January-May performances will be held inside the classrooms, making for a warm, comfortable atmosphere for babies, toddlers, older kids and the kids at heart.

June-September will be outdoors unless otherwise noted.

If you're planning a visit, keep in mind admission to The Toe Jam Puppet Band is an additional $10 per family (after zoo admission). It's important to note there are no shows on the following dates:

May 26 (Memorial Day)

September 1 (Labor Day)

If this is a family favorite for you and your little ones, get ready to sing and dance each week. Mark your calendars for a fun-filled 2025 at Buttonwood Park Zoo with The Toe Jam Puppet Band.