Let your gifts be a little wild!

Looking for a one-of-a-kind gift that also gives back? Look no further than Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo! Give the gift of the Zoo through one of our many options below, like a membership or animal adoption box! Or be sure to stop by the Gift Shop during your next Zoo visit for a wonderful selection of gifts!

As a non-profit, purchasing a gift from us means you are not only giving a gift to your family or friends, but you are also supporting Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo and our mission of conservation, education, and exceptional guest experience! 

​Animal Adoption Boxes

Our "Adopt an Animal" program is a great gift for the animal lover in your life! With 6 animals to choose from, this is the perfect way to celebrate a birthday, holiday or other milestone while supporting conservation. ​Our newly designed adoption boxes are designed to be colored in and features a Zoo-themed word search on the side! Crayons are included! 

​Each adoption box includes:

• A Plush Animal of your Choice
• A certificate of adoption
• Animal Fact Card
• Animal Bookmark 
• A "Proud to be Saving Species" Sticker
• A Four Pack of Crayons​

Adopt Yours Today

Zoo Mini's Adoption Box! 

Bring home three times the fun with our new Zoo Mini's Adoption Box! Each adoption box includes:

• Three mini plush animals
• A certificate of adoption
• Animal Fact Card
• Animal Bookmark 
• A "Proud to be Saving Species" Sticker
• A Four Pack of Crayons

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Commemorative Garden Bench

Honor a special person, occasion, or pet with a commemorative bench at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo. Commemorative benches provide a lasting gift, beautify Zoo grounds and enhance our guest experience.​

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Support the Zoo

Membership

Become a Zoo Member and share the love of the Zoo with your family year-round! Or gift a membership  to a loved one as a gift that keeps on giving ​by purchasing a gift card below!

MEMBERSHIP

Visit the Zoo

Give the gift of a day at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo! Purchase tickets for you and your loved ones to spend a day together exploring the Zoo!
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BUY TICKETS

Wishlist

​Purchasing items from the Zoo's Wish List is a direct way to support the Zoo and our animals! 
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Visit Wish List

Gift Cards

Give the gift that keeps on giving! Gift cards are available for use all year round!
Physical gift cards can be purchased at the front gate. Guests may also place an order over the phone and have the gift card mailed out to the recipient of your choice. To place an order over the phone, please call 203-450-5966.
Gift cards can be used for memberships, tickets, in the café, and in the gift shop. 
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​Questions? Our Guest Services Manager will be happy to assist: [email protected] or 203.394.5526.