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. She has entered hospice ...

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

NEW BEDFORD – State health officials have notified the city Health Department and Animal Control that a raccoon found in the Buttonwood Park area has tested positive for rabies. The Health ...

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. (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 graduate of The Villages Charter School will be sworn in as the newest member of the Fruitland Park Commission.

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

The parade route travels South Main Street and West Afton Avenue, starting at the American Legion and ending at Buttonwood ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...