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Oct 24

Boo at the Zoo

A spooktacular day, that is a longstanding family tradition! Enjoy special Halloween activities in the Kathy Brady Education Center, story-times, cool critters, and seasonal treats for sale! Guaranteed to delight and fright all those who pass through. Costumes encouraged!

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National Wolf Awareness Week
OCT24

Multi-DayOct 18–24

National Wolf Awareness Week

Date
October 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM – October 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Location
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA
Category
Animal Awareness Days

Wolf Awareness Week provides an opportunity for the public to learn about wolves and how they're fighting for their survival in the wild. Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is home to American Red wolves, Mexican grey wolves, and Maned wolves.

Location
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA
GLOW Wild
OCT24

Multi-DayOct 22–25

GLOW Wild

Date
October 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM – October 25, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Location
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA

Journey through a breathtaking wonderland of illuminated larger-than-life lanterns inspired by wildlife from around the world at GLOW Wild presented by ASML.

This unforgettable nighttime experience features more than 40 spectacular displays and hundreds of new handcrafted illuminated lanterns and interactive experiences, transforming Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo into one of the region's premier fall attractions.

Held Thursday through Sunday 5:30pm - 9:30pm from October 1st through December 20th, GLOW Wild invites guests to stroll through glowing pathways surrounded by brilliant displays of animals, nature, and vibrant colors. Whether it's a family tradition, date night, or an evening with friends or coworkers, GLOW Wild offers an experience that appeals to guests of all ages.

TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 7, 2026.

Thank you to our presenting Sponsor: ASML
Supporting Sponsors: Trefz Foundation, M&T Bank, Coca Cola Northeast, UI/Avangrid

Location
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA
OCT24

Multi-DayOct 24–31

Bat Week

Date
October 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM – October 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Location
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA
Category
Animal Awareness Days

Each year Bat Week is an annual, international celebration of the role of bats in nature. Bat Week is organized by conservation organizations from across the United States and Canada. Come visit our Vampire bats in the Rainforest Building!

Location
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA
Boo at the Zoo
OCT24

Boo at the Zoo

Date
October 24, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA

A spooktacular day, that is a longstanding family tradition! Enjoy special Halloween activities in the Kathy Brady Education Center, story-times, cool critters, and seasonal treats for sale! Guaranteed to delight and fright all those who pass through. Costumes encouraged!

Location
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA
Zoo Tots: Night Creatures - A Halloween Adventure! (Session 2)
OCT29

Zoo Tots: Night Creatures - A Halloween Adventure! (Session 2)

Date
October 29, 2026 · 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Location
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA
Category
Zoo Tots

Celebrate Halloween at the Zoo while meeting some creepy, crawly, captivating creatures! Feel free to wear your Halloween costumes and be ready for a spook-tacular time

​Zoo Tots is a 30 minute program for ages 22 months to 4 years, who are accompanied by an adult.  Activities may include stories, songs, puppet shows, crafts, and live animals.

Location
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA
GLOW Wild
OCT29

Multi-DayOct 29 – Nov 1

GLOW Wild

Date
October 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM – November 1, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Location
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA

Journey through a breathtaking wonderland of illuminated larger-than-life lanterns inspired by wildlife from around the world at GLOW Wild presented by ASML.

This unforgettable nighttime experience features more than 40 spectacular displays and hundreds of new handcrafted illuminated lanterns and interactive experiences, transforming Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo into one of the region's premier fall attractions.

Held Thursday through Sunday 5:30pm - 9:30pm from October 1st through December 20th, GLOW Wild invites guests to stroll through glowing pathways surrounded by brilliant displays of animals, nature, and vibrant colors. Whether it's a family tradition, date night, or an evening with friends or coworkers, GLOW Wild offers an experience that appeals to guests of all ages.

TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 7, 2026.

Thank you to our presenting Sponsor: ASML
Supporting Sponsors: Trefz Foundation, M&T Bank, Coca Cola Northeast, UI/Avangrid

Location
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA

At the Zoo

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is open 7 days a week from 9am-4pm.

We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. We close at 12pm on the days before these holidays.

Hours are subject to change due to weather and operational capacity.