Buttonwood Park Zoo

Buttonwood Park Zoo is a small community zoo that offers a relaxed wildlife experience within the landscaped setting of Buttonwood Park. Rather than trying to showcase every region of the world, the zoo places a strong emphasis on animals from North and South America, creating a collection with a clear geographic focus. Its compact size and thoughtfully designed habitats make it easy to explore in a few hours while supporting the zoo's mission of conservation, education, and animal care.

Visitors can encounter black bears, mountain lions, river otters, red wolves, harbor seals, bison, capybaras, and a variety of birds and reptiles as they follow shaded paths through the exhibits. Naturalistic habitats and close viewing opportunities encourage unhurried observation, while educational displays help explain the relationships between the animals and their native ecosystems. The combination of a regional wildlife focus, manageable layout, and welcoming atmosphere makes Buttonwood Park Zoo especially well suited to travelers looking for a relaxed half-day attraction with an emphasis on the wildlife of the Americas.