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

It's Halloween, but you might not know it based on the temperature outside.

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

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

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — The City of New Bedford said that road closures and detours would be in place for the Veterans ...

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 and ...

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 ...

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 ...

A celebration of his life at The Buttonwood attracted a good-size crowd of people sharing ... The couple would take it to ...

A woman driving her mother’s car was arrested after fentanyl was found in the vehicle.