Zoo News

2008

• “Fly Me to the Zoo” Free Flight Bird Show Delights Audiences of All Ages - 8/4/2008
  Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, the state’s only zoo, is an ideal August ‘staycation’ destination for families looking for affordable family fun this summer.
• ARLO GUTHRIE IN CONCERT AT THE ZOO! - 6/24/2008
  Three generations of Guthrie boys will be on stage at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo on Friday, August 22, 2008 at 8:00 P.M.
• Zoo Events from May through July - 4/25/2008
  Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo announces its events from May through July.
• Zoo’s Summer Program a “Wild” Experience for Kids - 3/28/2008
  If your children like animals, nature and the environment, then Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo’s Zoo Patrol summer program is how they should spend their summer.
• Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo Recruiting New Volunteers - 3/4/2008
  The Zoo is planning its semi-annual adult volunteer training class for new Zoo Friends and Zoo Gardeners.
• Zoo Announces its Tentative 2008 Schedule of Events - 2/12/2008
  Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo announces its tentative 2008 schedule of events.
• Zoo to Host Second Annual Urban Ecology Conference - 2/12/2008
  The general public is invited to the second annual Connecticut Urban Ecology Conference on March 8 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo.
• Zoo’s Events for February - 1/28/2008
  Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo announces its events for February.
• Zoo Launches “Conservation Discovery Corps” Program for Teens - 1/16/2008
  Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo has launched a new program, the Conservation Discovery Corps, for teens ages 14 to 17.

2007

• Recycle Old Cell Phones at the Zoo and Save Gorillas! - 11/5/2007
  Bring your old cell phones to Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo during the month of November and help save endangered lowland gorillas.
• Local Zookeeper’s PBS Program Airing Nationally - 11/5/2007
  
• Zoo’s Events for October through December - 9/7/2007
  Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo announces its events for October through December.
• Zoo Announces its September Events - 8/27/2007
  Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo announces its events for September.
• Zoo Announces its August Events - 8/1/2007
  Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo announces its events for August.
• Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo to Host Weekly Farmers’ Market - 6/19/2007
  Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo will host a weekly Farmers’ Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays beginning July 8 and running through October 31.
• Zoo Announces its June Events - 5/31/2007
  Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo announces its June events.
• Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo Announces 7 Red Wolf Births - 5/29/2007
  Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is proud to announce the birth of seven red wolf (Canis rufus) pups on May 7.
• Summer Events at CT’s Beardsley Zoo - 5/11/2007
  Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo announces its events for June, July and August.
• Zoo Announces its May Events - 5/11/2007
  Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo announces its May events.
• Local Zookeeper Produces Wildlife Series Set to Air Nationally on PBS - 4/12/2007
  Jim Knox of Newtown, a Zookeeper and Zoo Educator at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, has produced and launched "Jim Knox's Wild Zoofari."
• Three Otters Recently Born at Zoo - 4/11/2007
  Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is proud to announce the birth of three female river otters on March 2. The pups are being raised by their mother off-exhibit and should be on view for the public to see the week of April 15.
• Zoo Announces its April Events - 4/4/2007
  Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo announces its events for April.
• Earth Day Being Celebrated April 21 and 22 - 3/26/2007
  Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo will celebrate the 37th annual Earth Day with a weekend environmental extravaganza from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both April 21 and April 22.
• Zoo Seeks Entries for Annual H.S. Art Contest - 3/6/2007
  Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo invites students in grades 9 through 12 statewide to enter its 9th annual High School Wildlife Art Show and Contest.
• Zoo Hosting Marine Mammal Stranding Training, Seeking Volunteers - 1/30/2007
  Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, in conjunction with Mystic Aquarium, will hold a training session for new volunteers interested in helping with the state’s marine mammal stranding program.
• “Zoo Tots” Program Aimed at Preschoolers - 1/26/2007
  Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo announces the schedule of its popular ZooTots program.
• Zoo to Host “April Adventures” Program - 1/26/2007
  Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo will hold its April Adventures school break program from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on April 16 to 20.
• Zoo to Host “Backyard Beasts” Program in April - 1/26/2007
  Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo will hold its Backyard Beasts school break program at 2 p.m. on April 16 to 20.
• Zoo’s “Cupid’s Corner” Program Focuses on Animal Relationships - 1/26/2007
  Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo will hold its Cupid’s Corner school break program at 2 p.m. on February 19 to 23.
• Zoo Announces its February Events - 1/9/2007
  Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo announces its February events.