Marie the red panda has passed away at Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford after battling illness Her legacy continues through her cubs Kodo Sprout and Pip
New Bedford's Buttonwood Park Zoo abruptly closed for two days, leading to speculation. However, the zoo said it was due to the death of a beloved harbor seal.
BP Zoo has been inundated with messages of support since Ruth's passing, but there were two cards that stood out among the rest that were extra special.
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against the City of New Bedford regarding the care of Emily and Ruth, the Asian elephants at the Buttonwood Park Zoo.