Hours
Open 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., daily
Full Zoo Hours and More
Plan your day around discovery, from must-see animals to family-friendly experiences across the Zoo.
Plan Your Visit and Make the Most of Your Day
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is one of the state’s top family attractions, offering something for every kind of visit, whether you’re stopping by for an hour or spending the entire day.
Explore more than 300 animals, with a focus on North and South American species, and learn about endangered and threatened wildlife, including the Amur leopard, Andean condor, red wolf, maned wolf, giant anteater, and golden lion tamarin.
Along the way, grab a bite at the Peacock Café, enjoy an outdoor lunch in the Picnic Grove, or take a ride on our colorful carousel. We can’t wait to see you.
At a Glance
Holiday Hours
We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. We close at 12pm on the days before these holidays.
Concession Hours
Peacock Café: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Monday - Sunday
Carousel: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., daily. Last ride at 3:45 p.m.
On-Peak Prices
(Fri/Sat/Sun - Memorial Day Weekend
through End of September)
Gate:
Adult: $26.00
Child/Senior: $22.00
Online:
Adult: $23.00
Child/Senior: $19.00
Off-Peak Prices
(October through Memorial Day Weekend)
Gate:
Adult: $23.00
Child/Senior: $19.00
Online:
Adult: $20.00
Child/Senior: $16.00
FREE for Connecticut Zoological Society Members
We are currently able to apply admission ticket monies post-visit to membership purchases. Please consider becoming a member first and then your visits will be free.
Full Zoo Hours
The Zoo is open 7 days a week from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. We close at 12:00 p.m. on the
days before these holidays.
Hours are subject to change due to weather and operational capacity.
Daily Operating Hours
Peacock Cafe:
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday-Sunday
Carousel:
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday-Sunday
(Final ride at 3:45 p.m.)
Watering Hole (Seasonal)
9:00 -10:00 a.m., Saturday-Sunday
(Weather permitting)
Zoo Shop
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday-Sunday
Rainforest Building
10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Kathy Brady Education Center
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Saturday-Sunday
11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m., Tuesdays-Thursdays
(Hours subject to change due to staffing and weather conditions)
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General Admission
When you arrive at the Zoo, please have your confirmation email (phone or printed) ready for check-in.
Tickets must be purchased online prior to your Zoo visit.* If you are unable to purchase tickets for a specific day and time, that means that day has sold out. *EBT card holders and library pass users must purchase their tickets in-person at any ticketing window at the Zoo's Front Gate.
Members do not need to make a reservation to visit the Zoo. Members can simply come to the Zoo and show their membership card and ID to enter.
Your ticket is rain or shine. If the weather forecast calls for rain, wear a raincoat, bring your umbrella, and prepare to make the splash at the Zoo! We do not offer refunds due to weather.
The Zoo offers discounted admission through both library passes and Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, providing entry for $10 per person for up to six guests. Library pass holders must present a checked-out pass at the ticket window, while EBT participants must show a current EBT card along with a valid photo ID to receive the discount. Please note that EBT cards are not accepted as a form of payment.
Additional tickets for guests beyond the six-person limit can be purchased at the Zoo, though advance online purchase is strongly encouraged. Upon arrival, please visit the ticket window on the left to complete your transaction and begin your visit.
Group Rates
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo offers discounted admission for schools and camps with 10+ guests who book online, pay in full by credit card at least two weeks in advance, and enter as a group for a self-guided visit. Programs, rides, food, rentals, and souvenirs are additional. For booking details, email groupsales@beardsleyzoo.org.
More Information for Your Visit
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