After two days of sudden closure with little explanation, Buttonwood Park Zoo announced Thursday that Blue, its male Atlantic harbor seal, died early Wednesday. The death comes just over a month ...

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — The Buttonwood Park Zoo is mourning the loss of Blue, a harbor seal that died from the bird flu earlier this month. Shara Rapoza, acting director of Buttonwood Park ...

resting bears and the watchful coyotes is Ruth. “She really is a sassy old lady,” said her longtime care taker, Shara Rapoza, the Assistant Director of the Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford.

Blue, the 21-year-old harbor seal died at Buttonwood Park Zoo, in New Bedford. He was known for his involvement in educational lessons, charity events, and happy spirit. Buttonwood Park Zoo Acting ...

Blue, a 21-year-old harbor seal, died last week due to complications from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as avian flu, the Buttonwood Park Zoo said on Facebook.

Avian flu is being blamed for the sudden death of a beloved seal at a Massachusetts zoo last week. Blue, a 21-year-old harbor seal, was a resident of the Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford.