Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

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Spend an hour or the whole day and see more than 300 animals representing primarily North and South American species. Come learn about our many endangered and threatened species, which include the Amur (Siberian) tiger, Andean condor, Ocelot, Red wolf, Maned wolf, and Golden lion tamarin. Come see our South American rainforest with free-flight aviary, then walk through the prairie dog exhibit with

"pop-up" viewing areas. Visit the New England Farmyard with goats, cows, pigs, sheep and other barnyard critters. Take a walk along the hoofstock trail featuring bison, pronghorn, deer and more. Before you leave grab a bite at the Peacock Café, eat in the Picnic Grove and take a ride on our colorful carousel. We can't wait to see you!

🌵 The results are in! Did you guess correctly?This stunning bloom belongs to our Balloon Cactus! 🌼 Native to South Ameri...
06/08/2026

🌵 The results are in! Did you guess correctly?
This stunning bloom belongs to our Balloon Cactus! 🌼 Native to South America, the Balloon Cactus gets its name from its round, balloon-like shape and despite those intimidating spines, it produces some of the most beautiful yellow blooms you will ever see 🌸

Don't let the spiky exterior fool you when this beauty blooms, it is absolutely breathtaking. Stop by our Greenhouse and see it for yourself!

🌵 Tough on the outside, stunning on the inside. Can you guess what's blooming in our Greenhouse? 👀Drop your answer in th...
06/07/2026

🌵 Tough on the outside, stunning on the inside. Can you guess what's blooming in our Greenhouse? 👀
Drop your answer in the comments and come see it for yourself!
Reveal Monday night!

🐆 Kallisto is giving us the full supermodel momentLook closely and you can actually see her rosettes in this shot, they'...
06/06/2026

🐆 Kallisto is giving us the full supermodel moment
Look closely and you can actually see her rosettes in this shot, they're usually nearly impossible to spot because she blends in so perfectly 👀 Nature's camouflage at its finest!

Amur Leopards are one of the most critically endangered big cats in the world, making every glimpse of Kallisto that much more special 🖤

Come see her for yourself, and see if you can “spot” her!

🍷🐾 TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!The Wild Wine Food & Beverage Safari is HERE and we are beyond ready to welcome you! Hundreds of...
06/06/2026

🍷🐾 TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!
The Wild Wine Food & Beverage Safari is HERE and we are beyond ready to welcome you! Hundreds of tastings, live music, games, a silent auction, and up-close animal encounters it's going to be an INCREDIBLE evening 🌿

Last chance for tickets beardsleyzoo.org/wild-wine.html 🔗
Come thirsty and leave wild. 🐯🍷
📸 Photo Credit: Scott Vincent

06/06/2026

🐯 TOMORROW IS THE DAY!!

Last chance to grab your tickets for the Wild Wine Food & Beverage Safari June 6 is almost here and we are SO ready 🍷 An evening full of incredible food, drinks, live music, games, a silent auction, and up-close animal encounters awaits you!

Tickets are live now, don’t wait: beardsleyzoo.org/wild-wine.html 🔗
Come thirsty and leave wild. 🐯🍷
ZooEvents

🐦 Our education team and volunteers spent the day on Falkner Island with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service staff restoring Te...
06/05/2026

🐦 Our education team and volunteers spent the day on Falkner Island with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service staff restoring Tern habitat before the birds return from their winter grounds and we couldn't be more proud of this crew! 🌊

This is what conservation looks like in action. It takes a village and ours showed up in a BIG way.🧡

📸Photo Credit: Scott Vincent

🍷 3 days away and tickets are going FAST!Sip and savor hundreds of tastings from 40+ top restaurants and beverage vendor...
06/04/2026

🍷 3 days away and tickets are going FAST!

Sip and savor hundreds of tastings from 40+ top restaurants and beverage vendors, enjoy live music, games, a premium silent auction, and get up close with our amazing animals 🐾

This is the must-attend event of 2026 don't say we didn't warn you!

Tickets are live now: beardsleyzoo.org/wild-wine.html 🔗
Come thirsty and leave wild. 🐯🍷

🪿 This goose looks like he just caught someone breaking the rules. 😂 The side eye is strong with this one.Geese are high...
06/04/2026

🪿 This goose looks like he just caught someone breaking the rules. 😂 The side eye is strong with this one.

Geese are highly territorial birds, especially during nesting season, and are known for being very protective of their space and flock. 👀

Come see our feathered security team in person at Beardsley Zoo today!. 👀

06/04/2026

🐯 4 days until the wildest night of the year!

We’re talking 40+ restaurants and beverage vendors, live music, games, a silent auction, and animals, all in one unforgettable evening 🌿 Whether you’re a foodie, a wine lover, or just here for the vibes, Wild Wine has something for everyone.

Tickets are live now: beardsleyzoo.org/wild-wine.html 🔗
Come thirsty and leave wild. 🐯🍷
ZooLife

🐢🌸 Willow the Mud Turtle is OUT and soaking up the spring sunshine! ☀️💚One of our favorite little residents is finally e...
06/03/2026

🐢🌸 Willow the Mud Turtle is OUT and soaking up the spring sunshine! ☀️💚

One of our favorite little residents is finally enjoying the warmer weather again. In the wild, mud turtles spend much of their time in shallow wetlands and slow-moving water, using the sunshine to help warm up and stay active. 🌿💧

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1875 Noble Avenue
Bridgeport, CT
06610

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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+12033946565

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