Support

Help Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo inspire, educate, and protect wildlife through your support and involvement.

How You Can Help

There are many ways to support Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo and help advance our mission of conservation, education, and fun. Your gifts—material, time, or otherwise—make a real difference, enhancing animal exhibits, expanding educational programs, supporting conservation and breeding efforts, and ensuring the Zoo’s long-term sustainability. Join us in inspiring visitors and protecting wildlife by donating or becoming a member today.

Donate

Discover. Play. Inspire.

Every visit to Beardsley Zoo is a chance to wonder, explore, and connect with the natural world. This fall, we’re taking that experience even further with a one-of-a-kind, custom-crafted red panda-inspired playground. It’s fun for explorers of all ages!

Become a Member

Giving Options

Whether it’s adopting an animal, giving monthly, sponsoring a playground, or participating in special events, every gift helps inspire, educate, and protect wildlife.

Animal Adoption

Give the gift of wildlife. Choose from eight animals and show someone you care while supporting conservation at the Zoo.

Adopt an Animal

Corporate Support

Make an impact while connecting with the community. Our Corporate Membership Program combines giving with marketing and employee engagement opportunities.

Give as an Organization

Monthly Giving

Be a Zooper Hero and help the Zoo thrive year-round.

Give Monthly

Memorial Giving

Shop with purpose. Every item from our Amazon wish list supports the Zoo and helps provide vital resources for our animals and programs.

Honor Someone Special

Wish List & Gift Guide

Shop with purpose. Every item from our Amazon wish list supports the Zoo and helps provide vital resources for our animals and programs

Make a Wish Come True

Fundraising Events

Join the fun and make a difference. Beardsley Zoo’s fundraising events bring our community together to celebrate wildlife, support conservation, and create unforgettable experiences. From seasonal celebrations to special programs, each event helps fuel the Zoo’s mission. Discover what’s coming up and be part of the excitement.

Volunteer

Make a difference at Beardsley Zoo by joining our volunteer team! Share your time and talents to support animals, education programs, events, and conservation efforts throughout the year.