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May 24
- September 1
“Fly Me to the Zoo” Bird Show
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June 23
- August 26
"Awesome Amphibians and Rowdy Reptiles" Show
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| We Are Open...
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Directions and Info | |
| Contact Info:
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
1875 Noble Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06610
Main Number: (203) 394-6565 | |
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Greenhouse
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 Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo boasts one of the largest greenhouses in Connecticut, with one half open to the public and the other half devoted to plant propagation for the Zoo’s many exhibit needs. On the public side, visitors enjoy a lush tropical section with banana trees, birds-of-paradise blooms, interesting cacti, fragrant orchids and many other interesting plant species.
The Zoo’s propagation program grows plants for the Zoo’s many planting beds, wildflower areas, hummingbird and butterfly gardens as well as hardy specimens that are rotated through the Zoo’s animal exhibits. Monkeys swinging through trees and colorful birds clipping twigs for nests are enjoyed by our Zoo visitors, but those same animals create havoc for the Zoo’s horticultural staff! Plants that are badly pulled, chewed, and ripped out by our animals are routinely (and patiently!) replaced by our staff and nursed back to health in the Zoo’s Greenhouse.
One wing of this beautiful greenhouse, built in 1890, was restored in 2003 and is now available for rental. Celebrate a birthday, bridal shower, wedding, or corporate event surrounded by lush tropical plantings and lots of sunlight. Call our Special Events Coordinator at 203-332-4243 for details.
Folks with green thumbs and free time please click to the volunteer page.
Students interested in horticulture should go to the volunteer page and check out our intern program.
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