"Great Zoo! You can get very close to the animals and the variety of animals is pretty cool. Highly recommend!"
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
Get TicketsGet to know our residents. From rare predators and playful primates to colorful amphibians and fascinating reptiles, each species has a story to tell. Learn how their unique behaviors, habitats, and adaptations help them survive in the wild, and what we can do to help protect them.
Conservation Efforts
Beardsley Zoo’s conservation initiatives reach local streams, national habitats, and global ecosystems. Through research, hands-on programs, and citizen science, we empower staff, volunteers, and visitors to make a measurable impact.
Support the Zoo
Your contributions—of time, resources, or expertise—help Beardsley Zoo protect wildlife, expand educational programs, and strengthen conservation efforts, ensuring a thriving future for animals and visitors alike.
Upcoming Events
JUL15
Zoo Tots: Tots and Talons!
JUL15
Evening Lecture Series - Wolf Conservation: Saving a Species
JUL15
World Snake Day
JUL17
Teddy Bear Festival
JUL18
Sky Hunters in Flight
JUL18
National Zookeeper Week
What You're Saying
"Great zoo for the family. Small enough to see everything but big enough to feel epic."
"Came here for an event, love the zoo. It's got a great layout, has some really interesting animals as well. Their tigers are currently elsewhere as they are planning a new tiger enclosure. But they still have some sweet animals. It's in a nice part of Bridgeport and the surrounding area is leafy and green. The staff here are super friendly and knowledgeable. Would recommend checking it out, especially if you have kids"
"Fun and easy to walk around. My kids age 17, 12 and 1 year all enjoyed it. Food is pricy. $30 for 2 pretzels and 2 drinks. But the memories will last forever. My 12 year old is obsessed with animals and absolutely loved all of it! We've visited several times and have always enjoyed it."
"Awasome place for morning walk and cycling"