Animals are amazing! And the folks at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo want to connect kids with all the coolest animals facts around. We’ve got fact sheets and photos, scavenger hunts and wild web links, and exciting opportunities for you to make a real difference for wildlife. Read more about our awesome opportunities below!

Zoo Tots  – This monthly 45-minute program for children 22 months to four years, who are accompanied by an adult, may include stories, games, activities, crafts, and live animals is held the second Tuesday and Wednesday of the month. Playgroups can also book your own Beardsley Zoo Tots Program!

Zoo Patrol – If you love animals, the environment, and being outdoors, you’ll love Zoo Patrol: a week full of zoo keeper talks, behind-the-scenes tours, hands-on learning, games, crafts, and more!  Offered in week-long sessions in July and August.

Birthday Parties – With more than 120 species of animals, a carousel, an indoor South American Rainforest, a New England Farmyard, and 52 beautiful acres in Beardsley Park, Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is a fun and exciting place for a birthday party. The Zoo is available year-round for birthday parties
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Scavenger Hunts – Make you next visit to the Zoo even more fun with these scavenger hunts.