Beardsley Zoo Welcomes Kawoni the Red Wolf

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is pleased to announce the newest addition to the Zoo family, an eight-year-old female Red wolf named Kawoni. Arriving at the Zoo in February 2020 before the Zoo’s temporary closing due to the pandemic, Kawoni spent her first weeks in quarantine, required for all new arrivals. Once she was verified to be in … Read more

Sad News From The Beardsley Zoo

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

How's This For A Summer Camp Experience?

If you’re looking for a summer camp experience for your child this year, have you considered the “Zoo Patrol”? The Beardsley Zoo offers the Zoo Patrol, a week full of Zoo Keeper talks, behind the scenes tours, hands-on learning, games, crafts and so much more. Zoo Patrol is open to children ages 6-8, 9-11 and … Read more