Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is the only Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)–accredited zoo in the state of Connecticut. It dates back to 1922. Expect 65–82°F afternoons in the mildest months, May, June, August, September and October.
A zoo & aquarium inside Bridgeport
Stratford is the nearest base
Stratford is 3 miles east, with 10 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Hempstead
Hempstead is about 46 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–82°. When to go ↓
Established in 1922
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo dates from 1922. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Warm months and cold ones
A visit to Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo can follow the seasons below.
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is the only Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)–accredited zoo in the state of Connecticut. The zoo includes one of the few carousels in the state. The zoo has around 500 animals, from over 100 species, and welcomes about 280,000 visitors a year.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 500 animals · 100 species
- Established
- 1922
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1999)
- Wikipedia readers
- 4K a year
Overnight near Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
For a bed close by, look to Bridgeport (4) and Milford (18).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | in town | — | 4 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 152,273 | $275K | C |
| Milford | 6 mi east | 10 min | 18 11 hotels · 4 motels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 53,606 | $417K | C+ |
| Stratford | 3 mi east | 5 min | 10 5 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins | 53,908 | $372K | B− |
| Shelton | 7 mi north | 10 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 42,880 | $453K | A− |
| Norwalk | 15 mi southwest | 20 min | 19 12 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 94,508 | $558K | B |
| New Haven | 15 mi northeast | 25 min | 19 14 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs | 138,774 | $287K | D |
| Fairfield | 5 mi southwest | 10 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 66,262 | $781K | B |
| Stamford | 21 mi southwest | 30 min | 30 25 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 139,535 | $624K | B− |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
Pair a visit with these, within 61 miles.
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Big draw47 mi Stadium & arenaYankee Stadium
Big draw61 mi BeachConey IslandPhoto credits
United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Yankee Stadium: Matt Boulton, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Coney Island: OptimumPx, Public domain
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Asked about Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
Is Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport?
Yes. It’s inside Bridgeport, CT.
When is the best time to visit Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 65–82°.
How far is Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo from Oyster Bay and Islip?
About 33 miles southwest of Oyster Bay and about 34 miles south of Islip, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo?
Tweed New Haven (HVN), about 16 miles away. The nearest big hub is LaGuardia (LGA), about 47 miles.
Where should I stay near Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo?
Milford (6 mi, 18 places to stay), Stratford (3 mi, 10 places to stay) and Shelton (7 mi, 12 places to stay).
Advice from Bridgeport
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