Get in Touch with Your Inner Animal!

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo has a mission, and we need you to help us accomplish it. Quite simply, we need to present the richness of nature to everyone we come in contact with. We need to inspire positive action. We need to get everyone involved in making a difference for nature. And you can get involved by becoming part of the Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo family!

Memberships also make the perfect gift! Click the button below to be directed to our gift membership purchasing page. 
Please note: When completing the "Your Information" section on the purchasing page, please be sure to enter your information. You will enter the recipient's information on another page. Thank you!

Please note: Due to COVID-19, there have been admission restrictions placed on most zoos, aquariums, and museums. For this reason, many institutions, including Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, are not able to honor reciprocal memberships at this time. We highly recommend you contact any institution prior to your visit to confirm their current participation status in the reciprocal program to avoid any confusion or awkwardness when you arrive.

BECOME A MEMBER TODAY!

All of our members enjoy benefits including:

• Unlimited admission to Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo during regular Zoo business hours
• Free or discounted admission to over 150 zoos & aquariums
  • Click here to view the full list of reciprocal zoos & aquariums
  • Please note: Due to COVID-19, there have been admission restrictions placed on most zoos, aquariums, and museums. For this reason, many institutions, including Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, are not able to honor reciprocal memberships at this time. We highly recommend you contact any institution prior to your visit to confirm their current participation status in the reciprocal program to avoid any confusion or awkwardness when you arrive.
• Discounts at Zoo Gift Shops, programs & birthday parties
• Bring-a-Friend passes
• Invitations to Members-Only events

Members do not need to make a reservation to visit the Zoo.

Membership Rates

Matching I.D. required for adults each visit.

Individual = $70

• 1 Named Adult

Family = $130

• Admission during regular Zoo business hours for 1 or 2 named adults living at the same residence
• Your own minor children living under the same roof as named adults, age 17 and under, limit 6

Family Plus = $160

• Admission during regular Zoo business hours for 1 or 2 named adults living at the same residence
• Your own minor children living under the same roof as named adults, age 17 and under, limit 6
• Add 1 named adult (required) to your card such as a nanny, caregiver or relative. The Plus One will be given a card to use to visit with Your children.  You need not be present when they visit with their card and Your children. The Plus One will also be required to show a matching photo ID each visit.

Director’s Circle = $250

• Admission during regular Zoo business hours for 1 or 2 named adults living at the same residence
• Your own minor children living under the same roof as named adults, age 17 and under, limit 6
• 2 guests each visit during regular Zoo business hours and you must accompany your guests
• Invitation to Director’s Event for the 1 or 2 named adults and children as shown on the card

​Silver Society = $500

• Admission during regular Zoo business hours for 1 or 2 named adults living at the same residence
• Your own minor children living under the same roof as named adults, age 17 and under, limit 6
• 4 guests each visit during regular Zoo business hours and member must accompany guests
• Invitation to Director’s Event for the 1 or 2 named adults and children on the card
• 2 complimentary tickets to our annual Wild Wine, Beer and Food Safari ($200 value - membership must be purchased by May 15th to receive tickets for same year event)
• Animal Encounter for four people

Zuele Society Donor - Ambassador = $1,000

• Admission during regular Zoo business hours for 1 or 2 named adults living at the same residence
• Your own minor children living under the same roof as named adults, age 17 and under, limit 6
• 4 guests each visit during regular Zoo business hours and member must accompany guests
• Invitation to Director’s Event for the 1 or 2 named adults and children on the card
• 2 complimentary tickets to our annual Wild Wine, Beer and Food Safari ($200 value - membership must be purchased by May 15th to receive tickets for same year event)
• Animal Encounter for four people
• Behind-the-scenes tour for six people

​Zuele Society Donor - Founder = $2,500

• Receive the same admission and perks as the Zuele Society Ambassador plus
•  2 complimentary tickets to our annual Endangered Species Gala

​Just a reminder, we are currently 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.

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2022 Member Perk

Zoo Members can now enjoy a year-round, general admission discount at the CT Science Center in Hartford, CT. A 50% reciprocal discount will apply to general admission up to the Family level, with a limit of 1 or 2 adults as shown on the membership cards, along with their own minor age children (limit 6) as shown on their membership cards. Members do not need to reserve tickets online but should check the CT Science Center website for their current operating hours before arriving. Parking is not included in the reciprocal offer and members must show a valid photo ID along with their current membership card to receive the 50% discount off general admission. Extra perk: Members attending their theater movies and shows, as well as their Butterfly Encounter, will also receive their special member rate of $5 per person.

Join Today!

Become a member by using our online form.
​If you have any questions, please contact the Membership Department at membership@beardsleyzoo.org.

​Just a reminder, we are currently 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.