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

Following an unexpected closure on Wednesday, Feb. 5, according to Buttonwood Park Zoo's website, the zoo will remain closed ...

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 ...

“She really is a sassy old lady,” said her longtime care taker, Shara Rapoza, the Assistant Director of the Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford. Ruth is majestic, even as she gives herself a ...

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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 ...

Buttonwood Park Zoo's male Atlantic harbor seal Blue died Wednesday after a sudden illness. The seal was 21 years old. Atlantic harbor seals live about 25 years on average. Blue was the sole ...