Zoos and Aquariums in Connecticut

Who hasn't been awed by the site of a lumbering elephant or shivered while watching a long gliding shark? The world's forests, jungles, and oceans are filled with fascinating creatures. Whether you are a curious adult or an enthusiastic child, viewing these animals never gets old. So, let UpTake help you find the best zoo or aquarium to visit on your trip in Connecticut and spend a day marveling at interesting wildlife.

Top Locations for Zoos and Aquariums in Connecticut

Best Results for Connecticut Zoos and Aquariums

AMystic Aquarium

Mystic Aquarium
  • 55 Coogan Boulevard
    Mystic, CT 06355-1927
  • 860 / 572-5955
4.0
63+ reviews, 4 sources
  • It cost us $65 for 4 tickets and we arrived at 11:00 and ready to leave at 2:00. It is a very nice place but I didn't find that there was enough to keep you occuppied for an entire day. The best thing was the touch tank, where you could touch crabs, starfish and other creatures. This was the firs... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Usually once a year my husband and I take our two kids, 5 and 2 years old to visit the aquarium. It's an easy commute and conveniently located a hop skip and jump off of I95. The aquarium is ... more on Epinions.com

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Mystic Aquarium
55 Coogan Boulevard
Mystic, CT 06355-1927

BMaritime Aquarium at Norwalk

Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
  • 10 North Water St.
    Norwalk, CT 06854-2228
  • 203 / 852-0700
4.0
12+ reviews, 4 sources
  • its a great family place with lots 2 do if its near you and you havent already u should go. seals and an imax theater touching pond 4 little kids ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • The average group can walk through the Maritime Center in about an hour. That may sound like a decent amount of time, but every time that I go, I feel bored, waiting for something more. Because ... more on Epinions.com

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Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
10 North Water St.
Norwalk, CT 06854-2228

CBeardsley Zoological Gardens

  • 1875 Noble Avenue
    Bridgeport, CT 06610-1646
  • +1 203 394 6565
4.5
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • went to bridgeport to see friends and found the zoo very nice place. looking forward to going back.fun for the family this time i'm ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Overview If you are in the mood to see some rare and wonderful animals of North and South America, an indoor rainforest and a rustic New England farmyard, then this zoo is the perfect outing. It is Connecticut's only zoo, with 52 acres along the shore about an hour east from New Haven. If you have the kid... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Beardsley Zoological Gardens
1875 Noble Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06610-1646

DBeardsley Zoo

  • 1875 Noble Ave
    Bridgeport, CT 06610-1646
  • +1 203 394 6565
5.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • There were very few animals at the zoo. And at the time that we went (2pm) most of the animals were still asleep. There were also peacocks walking around loose in the cafe area which I didn't like. But that's just not my thing. Its a good place to go if your just looking for a short trip to do so... more on TripAdvisor
  • such nice people we encountered for their staff, nice grounds, excellant food, best day trip yet more on OpenList.com

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Beardsley Zoo
1875 Noble Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06610-1646

EBeardsley Zoo

Beardsley Zoo
  • Bridgeport
    CT
  • 2033946565
4.0
10+ reviews, 2 sources
  • If you are looking for a inexpensive Great Place to take the entire family we highly recommend The Beardsley Zoo. We have five children ages from 6 months to 14 years old.For a big family like ... more on Epinions.com
  • This little zoo in Bridgeport is great for small and younger children. I have been taking my daughter there since she was an infant and it is always ... more on Yelp

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Beardsley Zoo
Bridgeport
CT

FMystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration
  • 55 Coogan Blvd.
    Mystic, CT , USA
  • +1 860 572 5955
  • Overview The animals here go through 1,000 pounds of herring, capelin, and squid each day. Inuk, a male beluga whale, is responsible for consuming 85 pounds of that himself. He calls the aquarium's Arctic Coast exhibit home. This exhibit, which holds 800,000 gallons of water, measures 165 feet at its long... more on Fodor's

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Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration
55 Coogan Blvd.
Mystic, CT , USA

GJulia's Zoo

  • 25 Coogan Blvd
    Mystic, CT 06355
  • +1 860 572 1200
3.5
1+ reviews, 1 sources

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Julia's Zoo
25 Coogan Blvd
Mystic, CT 06355