Buttonwood Park Zoo

Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford, MA is a wonderful small zoo. We have been there a few times and find it is perfect for an outing with younger kids. The walkways through the zoo are very wide which makes navigating strollers a breeze. There are plenty of animals to see, our favorites are the Elephants and the Horses. Of course you go to the zoo to see animals, but this zoo has some fun extras. There is a cute train that goes all through the zoo. There's also a gorgeous carousel and pony rides. Just be warned, you have to buy tickets for the rides ahead of time. You can easily visit Buttonwood in a morning or afternoon, which I think is perfect. You can be home in time for lunch and nap-time!