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Zoo to You! 


Liven up your lesson plan with the Zoo’s exciting, hands-on educational programs here at the Zoo, or we’ll bring the zoo to your classroom, auditorium or campus.  Inspire your students from pre-K through college to learn about science, animals and the environment. ​
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Zoomobile


Welcome the live animal ambassadors to your classroom. Give your class the advantage of a learning experience only living creatures can provide as they meet amazing animals and examine rare artifacts.
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Wild Assemblies


Provide an outstanding and interactive learning experience for your entire student body or large assembly group. Our Wild Assemblies promote learning and improve retention of key concepts while introducing every member of your group to rare, beautiful and diverse species from across Connecticut and around the globe.
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Scout Wild Assembly


Inspire your scouts to learn about nature, animals and stewardship at the Zoo for an up-close animal encounter or bring the Zoo to your next meeting. Invite the Zoo to your next scout gathering.  Our “Life in the Wild” Assembly is the perfect complement for your large scout get-together.
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Presentations


Invite a guest lecturer to spice up your event. Our exotic expertise can supplement a variety of curricula. Our staff can create a topic specific lecture with thrilling images straight from the field, museum quality artifacts and potentially a few living, breathing creatures.
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Career Talks 


Invite one of our Zoo educators to talk to your class about the many exciting and rewarding careers available at Zoos. Our educators will discuss the requirements, education, and experience needed to obtain an animal related career.
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​As always, we are happy to work with you on specific programming topics to meet your curriculum needs. Our programs are aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards

Contact Us 

Contact the Zoo's Education Department at 203.394.6563 or programming@beardsleyzoo.org
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1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610
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​Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is dedicated to acquainting a diverse public to the delicate balance that exists between living things and their environment.

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is a 501(c)(3) not for profit owned and operated by the Connecticut Zoological Society.

2019 Kids Out and About #1
Association of Zoos & Aquariums
Connecticut - Still Revolutionary
Weekly Best of Fairfield County Readers' Poll 2014
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  • Home
  • About
    • Blog
    • Contact Us
    • Jobs
    • Press
  • Guest Info
    • Accessibility
    • Calendar
    • For Kids >
      • Coloring Pages
      • Zoo Patrol
      • Zoo Tots
    • Our Animals >
      • Eastern Rat Snake
    • Our Plants
    • Parents
    • Zoo Cams >
      • Outdoor Red Panda Cam
      • Indoor Red Panda Cam
      • Outdoor Spider Monkey Cam
      • Indoor Spider Monkey Cam
      • Otter Cam
    • Zoo Etiquette
    • Zoo Map
  • Membership
  • Education
    • Zoo to You!
    • Digital Programs
    • Kids & Teens
    • Field Trips
    • Cool Blue Bridgeport
    • Educational Resources
  • Support
    • Animal Sponsorship
    • Appeal
    • Corporate Support
    • Donate
    • Events
    • Gift Guide
    • Honor & Remember
    • Monthly Giving
    • Naming Opportunities
    • Wish List
  • Birthdays, Private Events & Weddings
    • Birthdays
    • Private Events
    • Weddings
    • Rates and Details
  • Volunteer
    • Interns
  • Buy Tickets