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May 22 – Sep 7Multi-Day

African Spur-Thighed Tortoises on Habitat

Beginning May 22 and running through Labor Day weekend, guests can explore a special outdoor habitat located just in front of the greenhouse, featuring African spurred tortoises up close. This unique exhibit offers visitors a chance to observe these incredible reptiles in a thoughtfully designed env

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Multi-DayMay 22 – Sep 7

African Spur-Thighed Tortoises on Habitat

Date
May 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM – September 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Location
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA

Beginning May 22 and running through Labor Day weekend, guests can explore a special outdoor habitat located just in front of the greenhouse, featuring African spurred tortoises up close. This unique exhibit offers visitors a chance to observe these incredible reptiles in a thoughtfully designed environment that highlights their natural behaviors.

Time
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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.