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!

06/02/2026

🐾 The babies just keep popping up!!

Our first baby prairie dog sightings of the season are here and we cannot handle the cuteness 🌸

Come see these tiny Black Handed Praire dogs for yourself. Trust us, you’ll want to!

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🍷 June 6 is almost here and tickets are going FAST!An unforgettable evening of hundreds of tastings from 40+ top restaur...
06/02/2026

🍷 June 6 is almost here and tickets are going FAST!
An unforgettable evening of hundreds of tastings from 40+ top restaurants and beverage vendors, live music, games, a silent auction, and up-close animal encounters. This is the must-attend event of 2026 and it's happening THIS SATURDAY!

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

The fan mail is POURING IN! 🐾💌Students from all over Connecticut wrote to our zookeepers to share their love for our red...
06/01/2026

The fan mail is POURING IN! 🐾💌
Students from all over Connecticut wrote to our zookeepers to share their love for our red pandas. Between the drawings and the notes, our hearts are completely full. ❤️🥹

Come visit Beardsley Zoo today to see the stars of the fan mail in person. We have a feeling you'll want to write a letter too. 👀

Wild Wine, Food & Beverage Safari is happening THIS WEEKEND!🌙🍷50+ vendors. Live music. Animal encounters after dark. A s...
05/31/2026

Wild Wine, Food & Beverage Safari is happening THIS WEEKEND!🌙🍷

50+ vendors. Live music. Animal encounters after dark. A silent auction. An evening you'll still be talking about on Monday.

This is your last real chance to grab tickets: beardsleyzoo.org/wild-wine.html 🔗

Come thirsty and leave wild. 🐯🍷
📸Photo Credit: Scott Vincent

Happy World Parrot Day from our Behind the Scenes Ambassadors! 🦜🎉The Zoo is home to some of the most colorful 🌈, vocal 📢...
05/31/2026

Happy World Parrot Day from our Behind the Scenes Ambassadors! 🦜🎉

The Zoo is home to some of the most colorful 🌈, vocal 📢, and opinionated birds you'll ever meet. 😂 Pictured are Newton, the Blue and Golf Macaw and Zari, our African Grey parrot.

From the Rainforest Building 🌿 to outdoor exhibits there's always something brilliant happening. ✨
📸 Photo Credit: Jack Bradley

Check out these pics👀🍷This is what Wild Wine, Food & Beverage Safari looks like every single year. Tasty food, great dri...
05/30/2026

Check out these pics👀🍷
This is what Wild Wine, Food & Beverage Safari looks like every single year. Tasty food, great drinks, amazing company, and animals you don't normally get to see after dark. 🦁🌙
This all takes place June 6 at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo! Grab your tickets at beardsleyzoo.org/wild-wine.html 🔗
Come thirsty and leave wild. 🐯🍷
📸Photo Credit: Scott Vincent

That golden hour light hits different when you're this photogenic. ✨🦌Chinese goral, a rare mountain ungulate native to t...
05/30/2026

That golden hour light hits different when you're this photogenic. ✨🦌

Chinese goral, a rare mountain ungulate native to the rocky cliffs of East Asia. Sure-footed, quietly stunning, and absolutely owning this moment. 🏔️

Come see the gorals at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo today! 🌿
📸 Photo Credit: Mike Rosen

Tag someone who needs a night out at the zoo. 🍷Wild Wine, Food & Beverage Safari is June 6 and this event sells out ever...
05/29/2026

Tag someone who needs a night out at the zoo. 🍷

Wild Wine, Food & Beverage Safari is June 6 and this event sells out every single year. We mean that . We’re counting down the days!⏳

Tickets: beardsleyzoo.org/wild-wine.html 🔗
Come thirsty and leave wild. 🦁🍷

Happy National Alligator Day! 🐊🎉 Once on the brink of extinction, American alligators are one of conservation's greates...
05/29/2026

Happy National Alligator Day! 🐊🎉

Once on the brink of extinction, American alligators are one of conservation's greatest success stories. 🌍💚 Decades of protection efforts brought them back from the edge and today they're thriving. 💪

Come meet the gator and see a genuine survivor up close. 👀 He's been doing this a lot longer than any of us. ⏳

Evita has been watching you this whole time. 👀🐆She doesn't miss a thing, those eyes were built for it. Ocelots are noctu...
05/28/2026

Evita has been watching you this whole time. 👀🐆
She doesn't miss a thing, those eyes were built for it. Ocelots are nocturnal hunters with night vision that puts ours to shame. 🌙✨

She's always ready for her close-up.
📸 Photo Credit: Sherry Prior

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1875 Noble Avenue
Bridgeport, CT
06610

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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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