How do North American river otters keep themselves warm after swimming?
They have thick, protective fur that they clean and dry between dives to maintain their insulating properties. These otters love to swim and have webbed feet and a long, strong tail that helps them swim fast.
New Bedford's Buttonwood Park Zoo is home to three North American river otters. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), BPZOO is committed to providing excellent care for animals and educating the public about wildlife, habitats, and conservation.
Looking for a place to read your next book that's not the beach?
Pack a blanket and read among the 350+ rose bushes in the public gardens at the Rotch-Jones-Duff House this summer. When you're done reading in the garden, pay admission to enter the preserved 1830s mansion and browse the collection of historic artifacts representing three consecutive periods of occupancy by the Rotch, Jones, and Duff families in New Bedford.
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The Creative Sector Summit is coming to New Bedford!
The Creative Sector Summit is an annual convening of cultural thought leaders, artists, creatives, policy advocates, educators, culture bearers, arts administrators, teaching artists, and public officials presented by Mass Creative.
The Summit features insightful cross-sector panels, workshops, and policy conversations to promote statewide coalition-building among arts and culture advocates and inspire further community organizing within Massachusetts’ creative community.
📍The Zeiterion | Downtown New Bedford, Massachusetts
📅 Friday, June 12, 2026
⏰️ 9:30am - 5:30pm
🎟️ Tickets on sale at mass-creative.org/summit
If you're looking for tours led by knowledgeable guides who can provide extra insights and answer questions, consider joining a guided tour.
Book a tour with the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, where you can get a glimpse behind the scenes of the city's active fishing port. Tours are led by industry professionals with decades of stories to share.
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If you love craft beer and animal conservation, then this event is for you!
Buttonwood Park Zoo is hosting its annual Red, White, and Brew at the Zoo next weekend. Enjoy live music, craft beer and wine tastings, and food trucks outside at the zoo.
🍺 Red, White, and Brew at the Zoo
📍 Buttonwood Park Zoo | New Bedford, Massachusetts
📅 Saturday, May 16
⏰️ 4 - 7 pm
Check out @buttonwoodparkzoo for ticket info!
When Frederick Douglass escaped slavery, he first lived as a free man in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Douglass lived in the home of Black abolitionists Nathan and Polly Johnson. Their house still stands in New Bedford today and was designated a National Historical Landmark.
While the home is under restoration, visitors can view the outside of the home in the Abolition Row Historic District, which is also the location of Abolition Row Park, where a bronze statue of Frederick Douglass is located.
Learn more about Douglass's time in New Bedford at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitor Center in downtown New Bedford.
Warm weather = outdoor dining
Where's your favorite place in New Bedford for outdoor dining? Share in the comments.
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New Bedford got DJ BBQ hooked!
If you missed it this weekend on TV, you can watch it anytime on YouTube!
#DJBBQ #LOSTINwithDJBBQ #NewBedford #Massachusetts
Have you ever had a pastel de nata? Pastel de nata is a famous Portuguese egg custard tart with a flaky, buttery puff pastry crust and a rich, creamy, caramelized custard filling, traditionally served warm and dusted with cinnamon or powdered sugar.
Get LOST IN New Bedford, MA on your local stations this weekend, or anytime on YouTube!
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It always starts with clam chowder...and guess what? The Whale's Tail Clam Bar opens for season TODAY! Go get that clam chowder!
You can see The Whale's Tail Clam Bar and get LOST IN New Bedford, MA on your local stations this weekend, or anytime on YouTube!
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We are SO ready for some games and some drinks at the Play Arcade! 👾
Get LOST IN New Bedford, MA on your local stations this weekend, or anytime on YouTube!
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Goulart Square is a Portuguese bakery that has been a staple of the city for over 40 years.
In 2023, Goulart Square bakery won "Best Pastel de Nata" in the South Coast Snackdown challenge. This year, the challenge returns with voting open until May 15!
Check out @nbfoodtours for participating bakeries and how to cast your vote.
The New Bedford episode of Lost In with DJ BBQ re-airs nationwide on cable TV this weekend! During the episode, host DJ BBQ visits Goulart Square bakery in New Bedford's south end. @lostin_series
