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Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo to Hold Swearing-In Ceremony for Mayor-Elect Harry on Dec 8

12/7/2021

Harry the Guinea Hog Piglet to Take Oath of Office at 1 p.m

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. –December 7, 2021–-Harry the Guinea Hog Piglet will officially take on the duties and responsibilities of Mayor of the Zoo on Wednesday, December 8 at 1:00 p.m., in the Zoo’s New England Farmyard. The Swearing-In Ceremony will be conducted by Zoo Director Gregg Dancho and witnessed by Zoo staff and farmyard friends. After taking the official oath of office, Harry will have the opportunity to make remarks, followed by the presentation of pajamas from the Guinea Hog family for the Zoo’s holiday collection for Oliver’s Pajama Project.

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo Plans Three Weekends of Holiday Happenings

11/22/2021

Bridgeport, CT, November 22, 2021- This year, the Zoo is pairing up with Oliver’s Pajama Project to bring pajamas to underserved communities throughout the state as well as offering three fun weekends of Holiday Happenings. Oliver Koenig-Paquin is a young boy whose dream is to make sure every boy and girl has a pair of new pajamas to keep them warm and cozy at night. Throughout the holiday season, the Zoo will be collecting pajamas at the front gate: all ages and sizes needed!

The Winner in the Race for Mayor of Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo Is Harry

11/19/2021

Harry the Guinea Hog Piglet Wins by a Whisker

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. –November 19, 2021–-The election to decide Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo’s next mayor was neck and neck between Harry the Guinea Hog Piglet and Clara the Bison, but at the tail end of the day on November 18, Harry pulled ahead by a whisker. All votes were counted, and Harry the Guinea Hog Piglet was declared the Mayor of the Zoo this morning. The Farmyard resident thanked his supporters and promised to be a mayor for all the animals.

Five Animals Announce Candidacy in Race for Mayor of Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo

11/4/2021

Former Mayor of the Zoo, Wiggles

Zooper Pacs Lining Up to Support Their Favorites

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. –November 4, 2021–-Five animal candidates are vying for the much sought-after title of Mayor of Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo. This important election will decide the Zoo’s second Mayor, the highest-ranking animal official who will showcase the important role of animal ambassadors. Last year’s winner, Wiggles the Chinchilla, died in office, and runner-up Kallisto the Amur leopard is completing Wiggles’ term.

White-naped Crane Makes Her Debut at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo

10/28/2021

Animal Planet’s Fan-Favorite Series ‘THE ZOO’ Tells Cora’s Story Culminating with Her Arrival at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – October 28, 2021– Some birds are born famous, some achieve fame, and some have fame thrust upon ‘em. Cora, a white-naped crane chick who arrived at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo from the Bronx Zoo in January 2020, always had fame in her future.