Buttonwood Park Zoological Society is asking the SouthCoast to âShare the Loveâ this winter, with a fundraiser launching Thursday, January 14, 2021. Funds raised between then and Sunday, March 14, 2021 will help ensure that Buttonwood Park Zoo remains a bright spot for families across the SouthCoast while continuing to provide world-class education, conservation and animal care programming.
âWe are asking individuals and organizations to put their hearts out there in support of BPZOO, and show they âshare the loveâ for animals, nature and our community,â said âShare the Loveâ Campaign Chair and BPZS Board Member, Patrice Coholan. âIt has been a tough year for so many and, in addition to raising meaningful funding for the Zoo, we want to spread a message of love, hope and âpawsitivityâ across the SouthCoast.â
For a minimum donation of $10, BPZOO supporters can help spread âpawsitivityâ and love by placing a paw print adorned heart-shaped lawn sign at their home or business. Donations can be made by texting LOVEBPZOO to 41444, or click here. Signs are available for pick up at the Zoo 9:00 am â 3:15 pm, seven days a week.
âThroughout the course of this pandemic, guests to BPZOO have consistently expressed their appreciation for having a safe and tranquil place where their families can connect with nature,â said Buttonwood Park Zoo Director Keith Lovett. âSpending time with animals has been proven to reduce stress in people and the Zoo has been able to offer an outdoor environment where people can relax in the presence of amazing wildlife.â
Buttonwood Park Zoo is located at 425 Hawthorn Street in New Bedford and is open from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm daily throughout the winter.
