Buttonwood Park Zoo, owned and operated by the City of New Bedford, MA, and supported in its endeavors by the Buttonwood Park Zoological Society, features a variety of animals native to Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, and South America.

Buttonwood Park Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and has been called “one of the finest small zoos in the United States” by that organization.

Accreditation means that the BPZOO meets the high standards of the AZA for exhibit quality, animal care, educational programs and conservation projects. There are only 240 AZA accredited zoos and aquariums in the United States, out of the more than 2,400 animal exhibiters licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture. The AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation and is dedicated to providing excellent care for animals and educating the public about wildlife, habits and conservation.

The winner of this One-Year Family Membership will receive the following benefits:

• Year-round access to the Zoo


• 10% discount at the North Woods Gift Store


• 10% discount at the Bear's Den Cafe


• Discounted rates on Zoo programs and events


• Member-only events


• Discounts at local eateries and partner businesses


• Reciprocal benefits including free or discounted admission to more than 100 zoos and aquariums