Storybook Magic COMES alive with “Fairy Tails Day” at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

Connecticut Children’s Pediatric Care Alliance with Hartford HealthCareSponsor Day of Enchantment and Enrichment

BRIDGEPORT, CT – Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo will soon transform into a whimsical wonderland for a day where children can bring their favorite storybook characters to life! On Saturday, September 14th from 10am-2pm, the Zoo will host “Fairy Tails Day,” a fantastical event filled with enchanting activities for kids of all ages.



Fairy Tails Day will feature…
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Meet & Greet Storytime Princesses and Heroes: Children can meet and take photos with their beloved heroes and heroines; Elsa, Anna, Princess Jasmine, Deadpool and Wolverine.
Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos: Add a touch of magic with face painting and glitter tattoos.
Animal Presentations: Discover the Zoo's fascinating residents with special animal presentations.

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The Read to Grow Bookmobile along with six various costumed storybook characters will be on Zoo grounds from 10am until 2pm. Children are welcome to dress as their favorite storybook character and let the magic unfold.  Also, on site for the day, Master Falconer Brian Bradley will return with his popular birds of prey show, Sky Hunters in Flight.
The day of fun and fantasy is sponsored by the Connecticut Children’s Pediatric Care Alliance with Hartford HealthCare and in partnership with Read to Grow, a non-profit organization dedicated to early childhood literacy.
“We are proud to continue partnering with the Zoo to offer a family-friendly day of learning and exploration. Both are critical to a child’s healthy development, especially in the earliest years of childhood,” said Jim Shmerling, DHA, FACHE, President and CEO of Connecticut Children’s. “To help children thrive, Connecticut Children’s Pediatric Care Alliance with Hartford HealthCare ensures every child has access to the state’s leading health experts and specialists. We offer convenient Fairfield County pediatric specialty care locations in Westport, Danbury, and Shelton along with many programs that support child health and well-being.”
“Fairy Tails Day has really become a family favorite at the zoo, so we’re thrilled to welcome Connecticut Children’s and Hartford HealthCare’s healthcare heroes and families back for another enchanting event,” said Gregg Dancho, Zoo director. “Their support really goes even further as they also sponsor our Zoomobiles, that travel to bring educational programs about Zoo animals and STREAM activities to schools, camps, and other community spaces.”
For more information about “Fairy Tails Day” and other upcoming events click here.