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CONNECTICUT’S BEARDSLEY ZOO OFFERS A WILD WAY TO SHOP LOCAL AT its “COMMUNITY CORNER”
CONNECTICUT’S BEARDSLEY ZOO OFFERS A WILD WAY TO SHOP LOCAL AT its “COMMUNITY CORNER”

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is inviting local makers, creatives, and small businesses to be part of the Community Corner for the 2026 season. This lively weekend pop-up market, located right on zoo grounds, offers a unique opportunity for vendors to showcase their products, share their stories, and connect with thousands of visitors throughout the summer season.

Jul 24, 2026
Chinese Goral Mother and Calf interacting
A RARE BABY ARRIVES: CONNECTICUT'S BEARDSLEY ZOO WELCOMES ITS FIRST CHINESE GORAL BIRTH

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is excited to announce the birth of a Chinese goral kid, marking the first Chinese goral ever born at the Zoo and an important milestone for species conservation.

Jul 24, 2026
GO GREEN AT CONNECTICUT'S BEARDSLEY ZOO'S PARTY FOR THE PLANET ON EARTH DAY
GO GREEN AT CONNECTICUT'S BEARDSLEY ZOO'S PARTY FOR THE PLANET ON EARTH DAY

Bridgeport, CT – Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo invites the community to celebrate Earth Day at its annual Party for the Planet, a lively day of wildlife, conservation, and environmental learning. On Saturday, April 25, from 9am – 3pm, guests can…

Apr 9, 2026
TICKETS ON SALE FOR THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF BEARDSLEY ZOO'S WILD WINE, FOOD & BEVERAGE SAFARI!
TICKETS ON SALE FOR THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF BEARDSLEY ZOO'S WILD WINE, FOOD & BEVERAGE SAFARI!

BRIDGEPORT, CT (April 1, 2026) — Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo invites guests to experience one of the region's most anticipated events of the season as the Wild Wine, Food & Beverage Safari returns this summer. This 21+ event is celebrating 20 years…

Apr 1, 2026
IT'S A GIRL! CONNECTICUT'S BEARDSLEY ZOO ANNOUNCES GENDER REVEAL AND NAMING CONTEST FOR BABY BLACK-HANDED SPIDER MONKEY
IT'S A GIRL! CONNECTICUT'S BEARDSLEY ZOO ANNOUNCES GENDER REVEAL AND NAMING CONTEST FOR BABY BLACK-HANDED SPIDER MONKEY

What: Beardsley Zoo is excited to announce that its newest Black-handed Spider Monkey baby is a female! To celebrate this new addition, the Zoo is inviting the public to select her name by voting in an online poll. Who: Baby Girl Spider Monkey —…

Mar 2, 2026
ZOO PATROL RETURNS TO CONNECTICUT'S BEARDSLEY ZOO
ZOO PATROL RETURNS TO CONNECTICUT'S BEARDSLEY ZOO

FAMILIES CAN NOW REGISTER FOR A WILD SUMMER ADVENTURE BRIDGEPORT, CT – Families can now secure their spot for a wild summer at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo as registration opens for Zoo Patrol. The zoo's immersive, hands-on youth program invites…

Feb 17, 2026
CONNECTICUT'S BEARDSLEY ANNOUNCES $40,000 GRANT FROM AVANGRID FOUNDATION WILDLIFE REHABILITATION PROGRAM
CONNECTICUT'S BEARDSLEY ANNOUNCES $40,000 GRANT FROM AVANGRID FOUNDATION WILDLIFE REHABILITATION PROGRAM

BRIDGEPORT, CT — Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo (CBZ), the state's only accredited zoo and a leader in wildlife conservation, is thrilled to announce a grant of $40,000 from the Avangrid Foundation's Wildlife Rehabilitation Program. This funding will…

Jan 30, 2026
Shell Yeah! Logan the Amazon River Turtle Elected Mayor of Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
Shell Yeah! Logan the Amazon River Turtle Elected Mayor of Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

BRIDGEPORT, CT – Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is proud to announce that Logan the Amazon River Turtle has been elected as the Zoo’s 2025 Mayor!

Dec 4, 2025
Cheers to Conservation: Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo and Foolproof Brewing Company Launch Beardsley Brew 2
Cheers to Conservation: Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo and Foolproof Brewing Company Launch Beardsley Brew 2

(BRIDGEPORT, CT) A new collaboration is on tap as the zoo once again join forces with Foolproof Brewing Company to release Beardsley Brew 2. This year’s limited-edition beer is a crisp Japanese-style rice lager that pairs local craftsmanship with a…

Nov 4, 2025