Judge rules Buttonwood Park Zoo lawsuit failed to prove ... - Yahoo News
22 hours ago · NEW BEDFORD — A federal judge has held that Buttonwood Park Zoo's elephant Ruth “received consistent and high-quality veterinary care,” while dismissing a lawsuit against the city, according to a press release. U.S. District Court Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV wrote in his decision that the plaintiff, Joyce Rowley, failed to present any ...
News - The Buttonwood Park Zoo
BPZOO Announces Hospice Care for Beloved Asian Elephant. Ruth has called BPZOO home since 1986 Buttonwood Park Zoo is sad to announce that Ruth, one of the Zoo’s two beloved female Asian elephants, has entered hospice care. The animal care team, which includes Zoo staff, veterinarians and curatorial staff, made the decision to focus on end-of ...
Lawsuit Against City of New Bedford Over Elephants Dismissed
19 hours ago · BOSTON — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought against the City of New Bedford regarding the care of the Asian elephants at the Buttonwood Park Zoo, stating that Emily and Ruth “received consistent and high-quality veterinary care.”The lawsuit, first filed in 2021, was brought forth by plaintiff Joyce Rowley, the second time she has sued the City while alleging mistreatment of ...
Federal Court Vindicates Zoo’s Elephant Care Practices
1 day ago · Federal Court Vindicates Zoo’s Elephant Care Practices. NEW BEDFORD – A federal judge in Boston held that an elephant at Buttonwood Park Zoo “received consistent and high-quality veterinary care,” while dismissing a lawsuit against the City.. U.S. District Court Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV wrote in his decision that the plaintiff, Joyce Rowley, failed to present any evidence that ...
Beloved elephant at Buttonwood Park Zoo enters hospice care
Oct 23, 2024 · 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...
Buttonwood Park Zoo's Animal Ambassador program expansion …
Mar 10, 2024 · The city-owned Buttonwood Park Zoo offers an Animal Ambassador program that will grow with new additions in the renovated barn.
Buttonwood Park Zoo welcomes three baby beavers in New …
Jun 18, 2024 · The Standard-Times. 0:02. 0:17. NEW BEDFORD — The three newborn residents of the Buttonwood Park Zoo are already expected to build great things. Zoo officials announced the arrival of three American beavers, a.k.a. kits, born on May 16. The kits' parents are 8-year-old female Wicket and 6-year-old male Justin, according to the zoo's press ...
Buttonwood Park Zoo mourns loss of Randall Lineback cow
Mar 7, 2024 · NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — Buttonwood Park Zoo is mourning the loss of its beloved Randall Lineback cow Daisy. Daisy, who was born at the zoo in 2010, was diagnosed with a large ovarian...
Buttonwood Park Zoo elephant enters hospice | WPRI.com
Oct 23, 2024 · 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...
Buttonwood Park Zoo expanding Animal Ambassador Program
Mar 8, 2024 · NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — Buttonwood Park Zoo’s Animal Ambassador Program will soon be a whole lot bigger, according to New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell. Mitchell said construction began...
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