Corporate Support

Throughout the year, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo presents a variety of ways to raise necessary funds to support the zoos mission. Through education, conservation, research and recreation, Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo provides a wonderfully wild experience for students and families. Your support helps us create connections within our community on the importance of conservation

Our corporate sponsorship packages are designed to help you build and strengthen relationships with clients, gain visibility within the community, and create an elevated image and brand awareness. Your company can partner with the Zoo in a variety of projects, activities, events, and educational programs held throughout the year.

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AT A GLANCE

Connecticut’s Only Zoo
Open 362 Days a Year
Average annual attendance of 300,000
Education Programs reaching 162,516 guests a year
Membership base of more than 2,000 households
Home to 350 birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish, including threatened, endangered or critically endangered species
An accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)
Recognized as a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization

REACH

41,000
FOLLOWERS

14,100
FOLLOWERS

6,000
FOLLOWERS

100,000
EMAIL SUBSCRIBERS

300,000
GUESTS/YEAR

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Opportunities to Engage

• EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
• EVENTS
• ONSITE ACTIVATIONS/TABLEING
• ONSITE RECOGNITION
• SCHOOL PROGRAMS
• TICKETING DISCOUNTS / COMMUNITY FREE DAYS
• VOLUNTEERING / EMPLOYEE ENGAGMENT
• AND MORE!

EVENTS

WILD WINE, BEER & FOOD SAFARI (JUNE)
Featuring Connecticut's best restaurants, caterers, and beer and wine vendors in an after hours 21+ only event.

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION (JULY)
An opportunity for the Zoo’s many dedicated amateur and professional photographers to submit their best work for public viewing.

TEDDY BEAR FESTIVAL (JULY)
Children are invited to bring their favorite teddy bear friend or any special plush pal to this “beary” fun day! Children’s activities, storytelling, and education tables focussed on Bear Awareness. Plus, bring your teddy bear to the “Teddy Bear Clinic”

FAIRY TAILS DAY (SEPTEMBER)
The Zoo turns into a magical land, with day full of fun activities, including princesses, story time at multiple locations on grounds, face painting, performances and animal presentations

ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT (SEPTEMBER)
It's time to tee off for conservation! Your sponsorship includes a round of golf, corporate promotion on our website, e-newsletter & social media, and great food & drinks! Enjoy an open bar and exciting online silent auction & raffle.

GLOW WILD (SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER)
Journey through a wonderland of illuminated larger-than-life lanterns inspired by our wild world.

ZOO GALA EVENT (NOVEMBER)
Cordially invites guests to a wild night as we celebrate over 100 years of success. Dinner, cocktails, musical entertainment, animal encounters, and silent & live auctions.

Interested in Learning More?

Ashley Volkens, Director of Development & Marketing
avolkens@beardsleyzoo.org