Zoo News
There are always things happening at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo from new exhibits and animals to fun
events for the whole 
family. To find out about what has been going on click the news listings below.
2012
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Wed, 05/02/2012
To help kick off its 90th birthday, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo launched "Picture Yourself at the Zoo," a new program that invites the public to share favorite photos, both new and old.
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Tue, 04/24/2012
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is celebrating its 90th birthday this year with the "90 Days of Summer" beginning Memorial Day Weekend and ending Labor Day Weekend. Come to the Zoo and enjoy reduced admission, $1 carousel rides, and lots more!
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Tue, 04/24/2012
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is pleased to announce its Evening Lecture Series schedule for now through September.
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Mon, 04/16/2012
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is celebrating Earth Day by throwing a Party for the Planet!
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Fri, 04/13/2012
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is proud to invite ALL Bridgeport residents to come to Connecticut's only zoo on Sunday, May 20, 2012 for a reduced admission fee of just $5 with proper I.D. Meet and greet with town officials, business and civic leaders, friends, and neighbors during a fun filled day for the whole family.
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Fri, 02/03/2012
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is pleased to release its calendar for March, April, and May 2012, which includes highlights of upcoming programming for Summer 2012
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Mon, 01/30/2012
The Zoo is pleased to announce it has received a grant totaling $78,000 over three years from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to support its Conservation Discovery Corps (CDC) teen program.
2011
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Wed, 12/21/2011
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, the state’s only zoo, is pleased to release its calendar for late December through February 2012.
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Fri, 12/16/2011
In an attempt to beat the holiday traffic, Viktor, an Amur (Siberian) tiger, has arrived at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo. He has returned home for the holidays and the Zoo is inviting visitors to help welcome him back to Bridgeport and celebrate "Happy Zoo Year" with half price admission from December 26-30, 2011. Also new on exhibit are two Maned wolves, the Zoo's rare Chacoan peccary piglet, and a baby Pronghorn. Viktor was one of three cubs born in 2004 at Connecticut's only Zoo and was transferred to the Detroit Zoo in 2008. He will be ready to greet his East coast fans after Christmas.
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Fri, 11/11/2011
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo has lots of news to share, with new animals on exhibit while others have left.
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Fri, 11/11/2011
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of an endangered Chacoan peccary piglet, the first to be born in the northeast. The female piglet will remain off exhibit until the spring. Also new to the Zoo are two Canada lynx and two Common rheas, both of which will be on exhibit this weekend.
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Wed, 11/02/2011
As a treat for Connecticut residents, many of whom have been left powerless from the October snowstorm, this Saturday, November 5 from noon to 3:00 pm, the Zoo will host Boo at the Zoo - Part 2!
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Fri, 10/21/2011
Just in time for Halloween weekend, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is pleased to present Rainforest Reptiles, a dynamic, interactive, and educational show sure to engage and excite young and old alike.
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Tue, 09/27/2011
The Zoo invites schools and art classes to create their own unique scarecrow design for this year's festivities.
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Wed, 09/21/2011
On Oct. 3, the Zoo will host its 5th Annual Golf Tournament at the CT Golf Club in Easton.
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Thu, 09/15/2011
The Zoo has received funding toward general operating support.
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Wed, 09/14/2011
We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by offering $5 off general admission to all patrons who visit the Zoo on Sept. 18.
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Thu, 08/11/2011
The Zoo concludes its summer programming schedule with Rainforest Reptiles, a dynamic, interactive and educational show.
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Wed, 08/03/2011
The Zoo has released its September/October 2011 programming calendar.
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Wed, 07/13/2011
Thanks to Aquarion Water Company, the Zoo's river otters have a new slide and ramp to enjoy.
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Fri, 07/08/2011
The Zoo is pleased to announce the results of its ocelot kitten naming contest.
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Thu, 07/07/2011
The Zoo celebrates the birth of nine new piglets and welcomes an additional Pygmy Marmoset.
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Mon, 06/20/2011
The Zoo has released its UPDATED summer 2011 programming calendar.
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Fri, 06/17/2011
The Zoo is pleased to announce the return of family favorite entertainer, Chris Rowlands.
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Thu, 04/28/2011
The Zoo releases its summer 2011 programming calendar.
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Mon, 04/25/2011
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is pleased to welcome four Snowy Owls, two males and two females.
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Tue, 04/12/2011
The rare endangered ocelot kitten born in January will be on exhibit beginning Saturday, April 16, 2011.
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Tue, 04/05/2011
The Fairfield Arts Center, The Cardinal Shehan Center, and the Zoo will present Kids & Kritters: Wild Inspiration.
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Fri, 04/01/2011
The Fairfield Arts Center, The Cardinal Shehan Center, and the Zoo will present Kids & Kritters: Wild Inspirations, an art exhibit.
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Mon, 03/07/2011
We are excited to announce the birth of the world's first endangered cat produced by Oviductal Artificial Insemination (AI).
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Tue, 03/01/2011
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is pleased to release its calendar for April and May 2011.
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Fri, 02/25/2011
On March 2, the Zoo will host a job fair for part-time seasonal positions for the spring and summer.
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Tue, 02/01/2011
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, the state's only Zoo, is pleased to release its March 2011 programming calendar.
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Tue, 01/11/2011
The Zoo is pleased to release its updated calendar for February 2011.
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Fri, 01/07/2011
ESPN2’s First Take interviewed the principals in Monday's BCS Championship game -- pitting the Tigers of Auburn against the Ducks of Oregon – Thursday when Lomas Brown was assigned to Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo.
2010
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Thu, 12/23/2010
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, the state's only Zoo, is pleased to release its calendar for February 2011.
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Mon, 12/20/2010
Animal Care staff began training several animals to paint as part of its Animal Enrichment program in the summer of 2010. The result is a collection of the "Animal Art" now on sale at the Zoo.
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Fri, 12/10/2010
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is a great alternative for holiday gatherings and unique gift giving ideas.
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Fri, 11/19/2010
The Zoo is a great alternative for holiday gatherings and unique gift giving ideas.
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Wed, 10/06/2010
The Zoo releases its November calendar of events.
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Thu, 09/02/2010
Meet the Zoo's newest additions -- an Andean condor and three llamas.
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Thu, 08/19/2010
The Zoo announces a wide variety of events this September and October.
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Mon, 08/09/2010
The Zoo announces “Everyone is a Kid” pricing from August 16 through August 31, 2010.
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Fri, 07/30/2010
The Zoo announces a wide variety of events this September and October sure to delight visitors of all ages.
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Fri, 07/23/2010
The Zoo announces exciting additions to its summer calendar of events.
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Thu, 07/22/2010
Just days apart, both of the Zoo’s female Guinea Hogs, Jodie and Olivia, gave birth to litters of piglets.
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Thu, 07/01/2010
Town of Trumbull Business Education Initiative (BEI) recently honored CT's Beardsley Zoo at its 14th Annual Recognition Event with a Making a Difference Recognition Award.
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Mon, 06/28/2010
Just in time for the 4th of July, Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo welcomes three Bald Eagles to the family.
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Tue, 05/18/2010
Weighing just 120 grams, or 4.2 ounces, at birth, a tiny but healthy North American River Otter named Homer became the newest addition to the Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo family.
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Wed, 05/05/2010
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, the state’s only Zoo, releases its summer 2010 programming calendar.
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Fri, 02/26/2010
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is pleased to release its calendar for April and May 2010.
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Fri, 02/12/2010
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is planning on bringing together Naka and Booskin, the two Amur tigers in residence, to be introduced for the very first time.
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Wed, 02/03/2010
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, the state’s only Zoo, is pleased to release its March 2010 programming calendar.
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Tue, 01/26/2010
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo announced today that Thaao, the oldest living Andean condor in captivity, has died at nearly 80 years of age.
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