NEW BEDFORD — Ruth, the beloved elephant at Buttonwood Park Zoo has died. "It is with heavy hearts that the Buttonwood Park Zoo shares the passing of Ruth, a 66-year-old year Asian elephant who ...

After two days of sudden closure, Buttonwood Park Zoo announced that Blue, its male Atlantic harbor seal, died. Here's what ...

NEW BEDFORD — After a long and happy life at the Buttonwood Park Zoo, beloved Asian elephant Ruth passed away on Dec. 28, 2024 at the age of 66. Now the staff is monitoring Emily as she ...

(WJAR) — Ruth the elephant is in hospice ... the Assistant Director of the Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford. Ruth is majestic, even as she gives herself a dirt bath in the morning sun.

Friday was 'Coach Lee Stetson night' at Exeter-West Greenwich High School, as students and staff honored a beloved teacher and basketball coach.

New Bedford's Buttonwood Park Zoo abruptly closed for two days, leading to speculation. However, the zoo said it was due to the death of a beloved harbor seal.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — Buttonwood Park Zoo announced the passing of Atlantic Harbor seal Blue on Feb. 5. The zoo said ...

Following an unexpected closure on Wednesday, Feb. 5, according to Buttonwood Park Zoo's website, the zoo will remain closed on Thursday, Feb. 6. A pop-up on the site noted, "Zoo closed ...

Emily the elephant grieving:Buttonwood Park Zoo shares updates on Emily days after Ruth's passing. What to know. The zoo noted that the “veterinary team began a variety of treatments and ...