New Bedford Sloth Gender Reveal and Naming Contest Announced
They finally know the sex of the baby sloth at New Bedford's Buttonwood Park Zoo, and they want you to help name it.
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New Bedford Zoo Director on Euthanized Lions
New Bedford's Buttonwood Park Zoo Director Keith Lovett gives insight into how poorly lions are treated in South Africa.
Buttonwood Park Zoo Explains Why We Haven't Seen Ruth Lately
New Bedford's Buttonwood Park Zoo released a statement about the geriatric elephant's absence from the outdoor habitat.
Buttonwood Park Zoo Takes In Two Orphaned Massachusetts Fawns
The two fawns, affectionately referred to as Autumn and Olive, were only weeks old when they arrived at BPZOO and required hand-rearing by animal care staff.
Odin the Opossum Gets Second Chance at Life with New Bedford Zoo
A Massachusetts opossum is getting a new lease on life thanks to his new role at New Bedford's Buttonwood Park Zoo.
New Bedford’s Pickle the Goose Is a Star at Buttonwood Park Zoo
Meet the New Bedford's emperor goose Pickle, whose personality and level of cuteness exceeds expectation. She's becoming a star at the Buttonwood Park Zoo.
Masks Required Indoors at Buttonwood Park Zoo
There is an Executive Order concerning masks in municipal buildings in New Bedford effective on Monday, August 16.
Tour the SouthCoast’s Best Attractions, Food and More From A to Z
Whether you're just visiting the SouthCoast, are new to the area, or are a born-and-bred Southcoast-for-lifer, there's always something new to check out.
Endowing Tourism on the SouthCoast [PHIL-OSOPHY]
Massachusetts officials recently announced that $2 million in awards will go to support the Destination Development Capital Grant Program.
Buttonwood Park Zoo Welcomes First Baby Sloth Born at Zoo
This is the first sloth born at Buttonwood Park Zoo in its 127-year history.