Children get a fun week of activities, tours, and behind-the-scenes experiences at Beardsley Zoo Summer Camp July - August. Each day Patrollers patrol an area of the Zoo-- Rainforest, Predators, Farmyard, Hoofstock--and have a special presentation by our keeper staff. The activities may include making enrichment items for the animals, watching training procedures, learning about ... Read more
Beardsley Zoo's Boo at the Zoo is a spooktacular afternoon including harvest hayrides ($2 per person) and many other seasonal favorites on October 28 from noon to 3 pm. Enjoy crafts, story-time, cool critters, and of course, candy! Guaranteed to delight and fright all those who pass through. If you're under 12, in costume, and ... Read more
Local classrooms are invited to build a scarecrow to showcase on Beardsley Zoo grounds in the month of October. Come see our Scarecrow “Exhibit” on the Greenhouse Lawn, and vote for your favorites at Boo at the Zoo on October 28. To sign up to build or sponsor a scarecrow
Come see Rochan and Meri, the adorable Red Pandas at Beardsley Zoo on September 15th. Take a peek at the new habitat being built for them. The Zoo’s Education staff will be giving talks on these adorable members of the Zoo family. This year, more than 100,000 visitors are expected at accredited zoos on International ... Read more
Join us at the Beardsley Zoo Research Station and learn more about America’s largest mammal. These giants weigh between 1,000 and 3,000 pounds and eat up to 50 pounds of grasses a day. Vast herds once roamed our prairies and open woodlands but were driven to near extinction by early settlers and bison hunters. The last ... Read more
A Spooktacular afternoon awaits at the Beardsley Zoo and includes harvest hayrides ($2 per person) and many other seasonal favorites! Enjoy crafts, story-time, cool critters, and of course, candy! Guaranteed to delight and fright all those who pass through. If you're under 12, in costume, and are accompanied by one paying adult, you get in ... Read more
Calling all ghosts and goblins! Don’t miss our annual Halloween-themed evenings, featuring activities and attractions geared toward guests ages 8-15 (although brave younger children have found the event enjoyable!) Brave children (and parents) can enter Beardsley Zoo's haunted attractions: The Haunted Hayride, Farmer Beardsley’s Farmstead, and the Ghastly Greenhouse. Younger guests can enjoy magic shows, ... Read more
Learning opportunities are available for zoo guests all week at the Beardsley Zoo. Come visit the Vampire bats! Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is closer than you think and open daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Adult admission (ages 12 & older) is $15.00; children (ages 3 -11) is $12.00, senior admission (62 and older) is $11.00 and ... Read more
Calling all ghosts and goblins! Don’t miss our annual Halloween-themed evenings, featuring activities and attractions geared toward guests ages 8-15 (although brave younger children have found the event enjoyable!) Brave children (and parents) can enter our haunted attractions: The Haunted Hayride, Farmer Beardsley’s Farmstead, and the Ghastly Greenhouse. Younger guests can enjoy magic shows, face ... Read more
Come find the Two-toed sloth at Beardsley Zoo who is hiding in the Rainforest exhibit. The Two-toed sloth is a mid-size animal with brownish-greenish fur that provides excellent camouflage. Hint: look up when you get there! Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is closer than you think and open daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Adult admission (ages ... Read more
