Uplifting News For Beardsley Zoo Fans
Beardsley Born Amur Tigers Now Have Their Own Cubs
Beardsley Born Amur Tigers Now Have Their Own Cubs
Twenty-Five years of service to the Zoo
The Zoo’s First Golden Lion Tamarin Birth Since 2007
Who needs Punxsutawney Phil when you have ‘Beardsley Bart?’ Beardsley Bart, Connecticut’s own Prognosticating Prairie Dog, dug out from a snowstorm early this morning to share his weather forecast with a small gathering of his friends. This year, he did not see his shadow, revealing that Connecticut will enjoy an early spring. “Beardsley Bart is … Read more
We are sad to announce that due to advanced age, declining health and quality of life considerations, the Zoo bid farewell to our North American bison, Sweetpea, through euthanasia. Sweetpea was born at the Zoo, and is remembered by her animal care staff and friends as a “gentle giant.” Animal Care Specialist and Zoo Registrar … Read more
The Beardsley Zoo will host a Teddy Bear Fest on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 12-3 p.m. Bring your favorite teddy bear friend to the Zoo! This “beary” fun day will feature children’s crafts and storytelling focusing on Bear Awareness and the facts about real bears. FREE admission for children under age 12 who bring their … Read more
The Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, Orange, offers the following events this month. Color War Tuesday, July 16, 3:30 p.m. Prepare to get messy! Tweens will be playing an epic game of capture the flag with color powder, which will be used to “color-tag” the other teams! This program will take place … Read more
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, last week, announced the addition of two new, and extremely rare, Amur leopard cubs to their facility. The zoo reported that six-year-old Freya gave birth to three cubs on January 25. Two of the cubs, a male and female, survived. The third cub was euthanized due to maternal-induced injuries, according to zoo officials. The female cub has melanism, … Read more
On Tuesday morning, Feb. 5, the Beardsley Zoo welcomed two young (2-year-old) male Mexican Wolves to join its 11-year-old spayed female. After they were introduced, the boys brought out the puppy in their older companion. They bounced around, ran after one another and seemed to have a great time. Although, during the playtime, the female did … Read more
The Orange Board of Selectmen meet at Town Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Following is the agenda: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (2 minutes per speaker) ANNOUNCEMENTS MINUTES * To consider and act on the approval of the minutes of the November 8, 2018 Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen * To consider and … Read more