Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo to Re-Open June 1st
As we move to re-open, I want to share with you our plan. The Zoo will open on Monday, June 1. We are implementing a new online ticketing system to welcome everyone back safely and efficiently. The Zoo will be splitting the day into two sessions allowing for up to 500 guests per session. We will open the Zoo at 9am and will close at noon for cleaning. We will then re-open at 1pm and close at 4pm.
We will be requiring all guests to wear a mask. And the more creative the better!
We have created a one-way loop around the Zoo so guests can explore while social distancing. All buildings will be closed to the public; however, guests will be able to pre-order food online from the café and pick it up from our take-out window. Also, the gift shop will be open for online purchases which will be made available for pick up at gift shop kiosk.
Ticket prices will be reduced from $16 to $15 for an adult and from $13 to $10 for a child and a senior and as always children under 3 are free. We will not be able to accept coupons or allow for any partner discount at this time. We also will not be able to rent wheelchairs or strollers.
As we welcome you back under these new circumstances, we appreciate your patience as we look to be able to provide you the best Zoo experience in the safest manner possible.
Even though we have been continuing to work behind the scenes and even as we continue to provide enrichment every day for our animal residents, nothing is the same without you.
Your Zoo family, both two and four-legged, can’t wait to see you!
We will be requiring all guests to wear a mask. And the more creative the better!
We have created a one-way loop around the Zoo so guests can explore while social distancing. All buildings will be closed to the public; however, guests will be able to pre-order food online from the café and pick it up from our take-out window. Also, the gift shop will be open for online purchases which will be made available for pick up at gift shop kiosk.
Ticket prices will be reduced from $16 to $15 for an adult and from $13 to $10 for a child and a senior and as always children under 3 are free. We will not be able to accept coupons or allow for any partner discount at this time. We also will not be able to rent wheelchairs or strollers.
As we welcome you back under these new circumstances, we appreciate your patience as we look to be able to provide you the best Zoo experience in the safest manner possible.
Even though we have been continuing to work behind the scenes and even as we continue to provide enrichment every day for our animal residents, nothing is the same without you.
Your Zoo family, both two and four-legged, can’t wait to see you!
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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 1 pm 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 Closed, Pre-ordering limited menu for take out available soon |
Gift Shop
Closed, Limited item kiosk outside of Gift Shop Rainforest Building Closed |
Hours are subject to change due to staffing and weather conditions.
General Admission
FREE for Connecticut Zoological Society Members
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.
All tickets must be purchased online prior to your Zoo visit.
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.
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.
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.
All tickets must be purchased online prior to your Zoo visit.
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.
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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