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The effort to save the nearly-extinct elephant population of Vietnam has been given a big boost from the SouthCoast. Patrons of the Buttonwood Park Zoo have donated enough money that the zoo was recently able to purchase a digital scale for the Elephant Conservation Center in Dak Lak, Vietnam...

NEW BEDFORD - The Buttonwood Park Zoo has once again appeared on a list of the Ten Worst Zoos for Elephants. The list, compiled by In Defense of Animals, places the New Bedford zoo in their "Hall of Shame," making this the seventh consecutive year the zoo has appeared on the list...

A Rhode Island coyote that was spared euthanization after a public outcry could find a new home at New Bedford's zoo. Keith Lovett, the director of Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford tells WBSM News the zoo would take the coyote known as Cliff, but only if several conditions are met, including giving Cliff a physical examination...

The City has updated the master plan for the Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford. The fifteen year, $22 million plan calls for a host of changes, including more exhibits featuring endangered and exotic species such as tigers, snow leopards, red pandas, and much more...

If you're looking to make sure you have plenty of activities left for the summer (and into the fall!) now is your chance to Seize the Deal to Buttonwood Park Zoo!

Ruth the elephant is doing much better. Buttonwood Park Zoo Director Keith Lovett says it was touch and go for the pacyderm Friday and Saturday as she was suffering from gastrointestinal stasis. Lovett tells WBSM News that changed Sunday morning when Ruth was finally able to pass much of the blockage in her digestive system...

Buttonwood Park Zoo Director Keith Lovett says there's not much change in Ruth the elephant's condition. Ruth is reported as suffering from gastrointestinal complications, and hasn't been able to pass food. Lovett says she is up and about, as zoo staff took her for a walk around the park Thursday morning...

One of the Buttonwood Park Zoo's biggest residents is sick. For several days, Ruth the Elephant has been dealing with gastrointestinal difficulties. BP Zoo Director Keith Lovett tells WBSM News at this point, Ruth isn't eating anything...

The newest additions to the Buttonwood Park Zoo were formally introduced to the zoo community Thursday night during a members only event.

The Buttonwood Park Zoo hosted it's first Baby Boo at the Zoo-  a "mini" Halloween party with with educational activities, an up close and personal visit with an animal, toddler friendly snacks and a costume parade.