Fan Favorite Award-Winning Singer Songwriter Chris Rowlands Returns

​Bridgeport, CT – Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is delighted to announce two public debuts for this Memorial Day weekend!   The zoo is pleased to share the news of a new furry friend, Dorji the Red Panda.  Dorji will now have a motherly companion as he joins 14-year-old Berry in the Natt Family Red Panda Habitat.  Also appearing this extended holiday weekend, a fan favorite and award-winning singer-songwriter Chris Rowlands returns!

Bridgeport, CT – Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is thrilled to announce the launch of its Summer 2024 Calendar, packed with exciting events and educational programs from June through September. As temperatures rise, the Zoo becomes the perfect family getaway with an array of activities designed to engage all ages in wildlife conservation and fun.
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June
June 1:  Kick off the month with Wild Wine Beer & Food Safari. This adult-only evening features local breweries and delicious cuisine amidst our wildlife exhibits.   Sample tastings from dozens of restaurants, caterers, wine & beer. Listen to live music, taste a Malbec with our monkeys, or sip a pilsner with our prairie dogs.  The Wild Wine, Beer, and Food Safari is one of the Zoo’s largest fundraisers, that benefits the care of endangered species, expansion of our exhibits, and educational programming. Click here for info and to get your tickets.

​June 3: Submissions open today for the annual Photo Exhibition. Capture the beauty of nature and submit your best shots for a chance to be displayed at the Zoo.  The final exhibition will be hosted at the zoo on Wednesday, July 24th.  Click here for more and to enter your pics!

Bridgeport, CT – Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is excited to announce the appearance of new black-tailed prairie dog pups in the Zoo’s popular prairie dog habitat. After weeks of staying snug in their underground burrows, the pups have finally emerged, ready to charm visitors with their playful antics and curious nature.

“This is always an exciting time for us,” said Gregg Dancho, Zoo Director. “Our guests love seeing the new pups as they finally emerge to interact with the adults. They bring so much energy to the habitat, and visitors of all ages have fun watching and learning.”