The Beardsley
Zoo has a series of exciting events planned for the lovely month of May that
promises fun for the entire family.
The Beardsley
Zoo is offering two special deals in May one for Moms to celebrate Mother’s Day
on May 11 and the other for Veterans to commemorate Armed Services Day on May
17. To thank all moms on Mothers Day, bring your mom to the zoo and her ticket
is on the Zoo! On Armed Services Day,
Veterans and active service
people are free and their family (up to 6 individuals) receives a 15% discount
on admission.
On May 13 and 14, the Zoo is
hosting Zoo tots at 10:30 a.m. for children accompanied by an adult that are 22
months old to four years old. This popular monthly program may include:
stories, games, crafts, and a live animal presentation. A special highlight is
the "Garden Critters" session that will focus on animals that like
gardens. The admission is $10 for Zoo members and one child; and $15 for
non-members and one child. Participants may sign up for either day. To reserve
a space in the program, pre-register by calling the Zoo's Education Department
at 203-394-6563.
To commemorate the Endangered
Species Week, the Beardsley Zoo is holding a series of endangered species
awareness events from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. from May 16- May 18. The events will encourage people of all ages
to learn about the importance of protecting endangered animals and plants and
what actions can be taken to help preserve their future. A highlight of this event is for children and
families to take part in a scavenger hunt featuring exotic and domestic
endangered animals!
If you have been thinking about adopting a pet, head to the
Zoo on May 17 for Pet Awareness and Adoption Day that takes place from noon to
3 p.m. Together with regional animal adoption and rescue
organizations, you'll learn about the wonderful animals we live with every day
- our pets! The Zoo is hosting experts on pet care and safety, and a series of
special craft programs for kids will be part of the fun along with other
surprises.
The month of May ends with an
evening lecture on May 21 at 7 p.m. in the Hanson Exploration Station. The lecture series engages audiences of all ages, especially lifelong
learners, who have an appetite for delving deeper into the wonders of wildlife.
Attending these programs allows visitors to live vicariously through the Zoo’s
experts, who often have had incredible close encounters with creatures across
the globe. There is a suggested $5 donation for the lecture. Refreshments will
be served.
About Connecticut's Beardsley
Zoo
Connecticut's only zoo features
300 animals representing primarily North and South American species. Visitors
won't want to miss the Amur (Siberian) tigers and leopard, Brazilian ocelot,
Mexican wolves, and Golden Lion tamarins. Other highlights include: the South
American rainforest with free-flight aviary, the prairie dog exhibit with
"pop-up" viewing areas, the New England Farmyard with goats, cows,
pigs, sheep, and other barnyard critters, plus the hoofstock trail featuring
bison, pronghorn, deer, and more. Visitors can grab a bite at the Peacock Café,
eat in the Picnic Grove, and enjoy a ride on a colorful carousel. For more
information, visit beardsleyzoo.org.
For area information on Fairfield County
www.visitfairfieldcountyct.com
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