NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — Buttonwood Park Zoo is mourning the loss of its 16-year-old cougar. The zoo announced Friday that Riley passed away due to age-related complications on June 12. Prior to ...

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — Buttonwood Park Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its beloved red pandas. The zoo announced Thursday that Marie, the first female red panda to call the zoo home, died on ...

Buttonwood Park Zoo has been recognized as one of the best zoos in the world. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums recently awarded the zoo accreditation following a detailed application and a ...

NEW BEDFORD — Buttonwood Park Zoo officials announced that, due to "record high heat and extreme temperature warnings," the zoo will be closed Tuesday, June 24. However, even though visitors won't be ...

The Buttonwood Park Zoo and Roger Williams Park Zoo will be making adjustments Tuesday due to the extreme heat. Staff said the Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford will be closed for the day. The zoo's ...

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday morning at Buttonwood Park Zoo to celebrate the opening of its Animal Ambassador Center. The $2.7 million facility features ...

Somerset police are searching for pair linked to shoplifting investigation The Somerset Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two individuals linked to a shoplifting ...