A federal judge has held that Buttonwood Park Zoo's elephant Ruth “received consistent and high-quality" care in dismissing a ...

Ruth, one of Buttonwood Park Zoo’s two beloved Asian elephants, is nearing the end of her long life. The zoo announced on Tuesday that Ruth has entered hospice care, citing her advanced age ...

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against the City of New Bedford regarding the care of Emily and Ruth, the Asian elephants ...

Members of the New Bedford Educators Association have given the School Committee a preview of what they expect in their next ...

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WJAR) — Buttonwood Park Zoo announced that beloved elephant Ruth has entered hospice care on Tuesday. According to zoo officials, the animal care team made the decision to ...

A long-time patron of Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford has failed once again in her quest to see two elderly Asian ...

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — The Buttonwood Park Zoo added two Atlantic harbor seals to its ever-growing family earlier this month. The New Bedford zoo welcomed 2-year-old Luna and 1-year-old ...

A beloved elephant at the Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford is being transitioned to hospice care, officials said. The elephant, who at 66 is one of the oldest Asian elephants in captivity ...

A New Bedford woman scored a couple of wicked good collectibles in Dartmouth today – the recalled 'Wicked' dolls that link to ...

The Minot Park District has named Dr. Logan Wood as the new Roosevelt Park Zoo director. Wood has served as the Roosevelt ...

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — A 66-year-old elephant at Buttonwood Park Zoo has entered hospice care. Ruth, one of the zoo’s two female Asian elephants, is one of the oldest elephants in ...