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Buttonwood Park Zoo, New Bedford

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Buttonwood Park Zoo

Facts and practical information

Opened: 1894 (130 years ago)Visitors per year: 222 thous.Animals: 250Species: 83Elevation: 95 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°37'52"N, 70°57'5"W
Address

425 Hawthorn StNew Bedford 02740-1418 United States

Contact
+1 508-991-6178
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Buttonwood Park Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum, Buttonwood Park Historic District, New Bedford Meeting House, Oak Grove Cemetery.

  • the rotch jones duff house garden museum new bedford1.2 miE
  • buttonwood park historic district new bedford~310 ftNW
  • new bedford meeting house location map
    1.2 miE
  • oak grove cemetery new bedford1 miNE
  • rural cemetery new bedford0.9 miSE
  • gallery x new bedford1.2 miE
  • nathan and mary johnson properties new bedford1.2 miE
  • first baptist church new bedford1.2 miE
  • central new bedford historic district1.3 miE
  • william j rotch gothic cottage new bedford1 miE
  • wamsutta club new bedford location map
    1.1 miE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Buttonwood Park Zoo open?

Buttonwood Park Zoo is open:
  • Monday 9 am - 5 pm
  • Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
  • Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
  • Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
  • Friday 9 am - 5 pm
  • Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
  • Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Buttonwood Park Zoo?

Nearby attractions include Buttonwood Park Historic District, New Bedford (2 min walk), Moreland Terrace Historic District, New Bedford (21 min walk), Rural Cemetery, New Bedford (23 min walk).

How to get to Buttonwood Park Zoo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Buttonwood Park Zoo:

Bus
  • Bedford towers stop • Lines: 9 (29 min walk)
  • Kempton St. Stop • Lines: 9 (31 min walk)

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