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Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is one of Connecticut’s top family attractions. Spend an hour or the whole day and see more than 300 animals representing primarily North and South American species. Come learn about our many endangered and threatened species, which include the Amur (Siberian) tiger, Andean condor, Red wolf, Maned wolf, Giant Anteater and Golden lion tamarin. Grab a bite at the Peacock Café, enjoy an outdoor lunch in the Picnic Grove and take a ride on our colorful carousel. We can’t wait to see you!
Updated Zoo HoursConnecticut’s Beardsley Zoo will re-open on Monday, June 1st with the following updated hours: Open 9 a.m - 12 p.m., Closed 12-1 p.m. for cleaning, Open 1-4 p.m.
We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. We close at 12pm on the days before these holidays, with the last ticket sold at noon. Hours are subject to change due to weather and operational capacity. |
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Daily Hours
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Carousel
Closed Cafe Open, 9:00am-11:30am; 1:00pm-4:00pm (Grill closes at 3:30pm) See below for more details regarding the Cafe |
Gift Shop
Closed, Limited item kiosk outside of Gift Shop Rainforest Building Closed |
Canteen
Open Tuesday-Sunday
Hours are subject to change due to staffing and weather conditions.
Open Tuesday-Sunday
Hours are subject to change due to staffing and weather conditions.
General Admission
FREE for Connecticut Zoological Society Members
Just a reminder, we are not able to apply admission ticket monies post-visit to membership purchases. Please consider becoming a member first and then your visits will be free.
Join now and receive free admission today. Click here to learn about membership benefits.
Adult Admission (ages 12 & older) = $15.00
Child Admission (ages 3 -11) = $10.00
Senior Admission (62 & older) = $10.00
Under 3 years = FREE
Purchase tickets here.
When you arrive at the Zoo, please have your confirmation email (phone or printed) ready for check-in.
All tickets must be purchased online prior to your Zoo visit. If you are unable to purchase tickets for a specific day and time, that means that day has sold out.
Your ticket is rain or shine. In case of an electrical storm, we will move guests to an indoor location but keep people socially distanced. We do not offer refunds due to weather.
Because of this, we are unable to accept in-person discounts (AARP, EBT, Library Program, Military Discount, etc.) at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Parking is free.
Food
The Peacock Cafe is reopened with the following guidelines:
Guests are also allowed to bring their own food into the Zoo. Please use social distancing guidelines when eating in the Picnic Grove.
Restrooms
Restrooms at the Café and Front Gate area will be open. Restrooms will be checked and cleaned frequently through during the periods of time when the zoo is open. They also will be cleaned thoroughly during the time the zoo is closed from 12 to 1 pm.
Rentals
All rentals (stroller, wheelchair, scooter) are currently unavailable.
Group Rates
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo offers discounted admission fees for groups such as schools and non-profit organizations with 10 or more paying people that make a reservation at least 3 weeks in advance, pay at least 2 weeks in advance using one group payment, and enter the Zoo as a group for a self-guided visit. Educational programs, rides, food, appliance rentals and souvenirs are extra cost items. For more information on prices and how to make a reservation, click here or email Group Sales at groupsales@beardsleyzoo.org.
Just a reminder, we are not able to apply admission ticket monies post-visit to membership purchases. Please consider becoming a member first and then your visits will be free.
Join now and receive free admission today. Click here to learn about membership benefits.
Adult Admission (ages 12 & older) = $15.00
Child Admission (ages 3 -11) = $10.00
Senior Admission (62 & older) = $10.00
Under 3 years = FREE
Purchase tickets here.
When you arrive at the Zoo, please have your confirmation email (phone or printed) ready for check-in.
All tickets must be purchased online prior to your Zoo visit. If you are unable to purchase tickets for a specific day and time, that means that day has sold out.
Your ticket is rain or shine. In case of an electrical storm, we will move guests to an indoor location but keep people socially distanced. We do not offer refunds due to weather.
Because of this, we are unable to accept in-person discounts (AARP, EBT, Library Program, Military Discount, etc.) at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Parking is free.
Food
The Peacock Cafe is reopened with the following guidelines:
- 10 guests will be permitted in the building at one time and is for ordering only. ( no dining room or bathroom access.)
- 1 person per household will be permitted in the building for ordering.
- Please adhere to the social distance 6 ft markers are both inside and outside.
- There will be a Pick-up zone outside café for both online and indoor ordering.
- Credit cards only accepted.
- ATM has no accessibility.
- There will be plexi-glass hanging between cashier and guest for safety.
- A limited menu with combos will be available for purchase.
- Food will be available for purchase from 9:00am-11:30am and 1:00pm-4:00pm (Grill closes at 3:30pm).
Guests are also allowed to bring their own food into the Zoo. Please use social distancing guidelines when eating in the Picnic Grove.
Restrooms
Restrooms at the Café and Front Gate area will be open. Restrooms will be checked and cleaned frequently through during the periods of time when the zoo is open. They also will be cleaned thoroughly during the time the zoo is closed from 12 to 1 pm.
Rentals
All rentals (stroller, wheelchair, scooter) are currently unavailable.
Group Rates
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo offers discounted admission fees for groups such as schools and non-profit organizations with 10 or more paying people that make a reservation at least 3 weeks in advance, pay at least 2 weeks in advance using one group payment, and enter the Zoo as a group for a self-guided visit. Educational programs, rides, food, appliance rentals and souvenirs are extra cost items. For more information on prices and how to make a reservation, click here or email Group Sales at groupsales@beardsleyzoo.org.
Zoo Etiquette |
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Behind the Scenes
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Why do our animals look so happy?
Good food and a clean home – that’s why! Think about it. Beef, for example – it’s what’s for dinner (and breakfast and lunch). Our tigers eat the equivalent of 161 steaks per week! A total of 8,395 pounds of meat go down the gullets of our tigers every year. That’s the same weight as two and a half Jaguars…the car, that is. What about those insects not lucky enough to end up in an episode of Survivor? Turns out that hundreds of thousands of ‘em end up in the mouths of our animals. We serve up 390,000 insects per year including our special mix of crickets, and mealworms. Mmm! You may be surprised to learn that it also takes a lot of newspaper to keep our animals in a clean and comfortable home – 12,672 pages per year! Newsprint makes excellent bedding because it provides lightweight warmth and animals can easily crumple, shred and scratch it to make their perfect nest, den or burrow. It also takes a lot of help to keep Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo clean and beautiful. Over 90 active volunteers donate almost 5,000 hours of their time each year. That’s 13.6 years of hard work in just 365 days! |
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1875 Noble Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06610 Using public transportation to get to the Zoo? Use Greater Bridgeport Transit's Trip Planner to find the best route for you! |
