Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo has a proud history of over 99 years as Connecticut’s only Zoo. As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and participant in its Species Survival Plan (SSP) programs, we are committed to the preservation of endangered animals and are actively developing strategies that will protect species and preserve their wild habitats. For good reason, a visit to Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is one of the top things to do in Bridgeport. It's small enough to walk around without getting lost, big enough to spend a couple of hours exploring, and full of animals ranging from spider monkeys to alligators to sloths to a giant anteater.

This animal-lovers' haven, Connecticut's only zoo, is popular with families who want to give their children the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the world's most adorable wildlife. Crawl through plastic tubes leading into the depths of a prairie dog enclosure, have a colorful bird land on them in the Walk-Through Aviary, spy a gator in Alligator Alley, or see an Amur leopard. When hunger strikes, the Peacock Café serves traditional kid fare such as chicken fingers, and children's meals include a toy animal to take home.

Google rating: 4.4/5.0

Address: 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport, Connecticut

Phone: +1 203-394-6565

Website: beardsleyzoo.org