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Accessibility

Enjoy Beardsley Zoo without barriers.

Ensuring Everyone Can Explore and Learn

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is deeply committed to making our space accessible for all. Over the next six months, we’re implementing several improvements to enhance the visitor experience.

Ensuring Everyone Can Explore and Learn

Accommodations

  • Educational programs
  • Volunteer opportunities (groups only)
  • Stroller and wheelchair rentals (first-come, first-served):
  • Single Stroller: $7.00
  • Double Stroller: $9.00
  • Wheelchairs: Free (driver’s license held as deposit)
  • Motorized chairs: $30.00
  • Noise-canceling headphones are available at the gift shop
Accommodations

Programs

  • Zoomobiles
  • Wild Adventures (on Zoo grounds)
  • Wild Assemblies (off Zoo grounds)
Programs

Accessibility for All

“Accessibility for All” is a collaborative initiative of eleven attractions in Fairfield County, Connecticut, dedicated to providing outstanding experiences and services for all guests.

Accessibility for All

Service Dogs

Beardsley Zoo welcomes trained service dogs. While we strive to provide broad access to exhibits, sensitivities can vary among our animals, and guests with service dogs may be asked to avoid certain areas. Please check with our front gate team upon arrival for daily restrictions.

Service Dogs

Contact Us

For additional accessibility information at Beardsley Zoo, please contact accessibility@beardsleyzoo.org.