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

Average Rating
4.0
63+ reviews
from 4 sources
Frommers
2.0
1+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
4.0
21+ reviews
Epinions.com
4.5
24+ reviews
  • 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 ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Usually once a year my husband and I take our two kids, ... more on epinions.com
Mystic Aquarium
Mystic Aquarium
55 Coogan Boulevard
Mystic, CT 06355-1927

BMaritime Aquarium at Norwalk

Average Rating
4.0
12+ reviews
from 4 sources
Epinions.com
4.0
7+ reviews
Yelp
5.0
3+ reviews
Frommers
2.0
1+ reviews
  • its a great family place with lots 2 do if its near you and you havent already ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • The average group can walk through the Maritime Center ... more on epinions.com
Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
10 North Water St.
Norwalk, CT 06854-2228

CBeardsley Zoological Gardens

Average Rating
4.5
1+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yahoo! Travel
4.5
1+ reviews
  • went to bridgeport to see friends and found the zoo very nice place. looking forward to going back.fun ... 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 ... more on Wcities
Beardsley Zoological Gardens
1875 Noble Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06610-1646

DBeardsley Zoo

Average Rating
5.0
1+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
1+ reviews
  • There were very few animals at the zoo. And at the time that we went (2pm) most of the ... more on Tripadvisor
  • such nice people we encountered for their staff, nice grounds, ... more on openlist
Beardsley Zoo
1875 Noble Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06610-1646

EBeardsley Zoo

Average Rating
4.0
10+ reviews
from 2 sources
Yelp
3.0
1+ reviews
Epinions.com
4.0
9+ reviews
  • If you are looking for a inexpensive Great Place to ... more on epinions.com
  • This little zoo in Bridgeport is great for small and younger children. I have been ... more on yelp.com
Beardsley Zoo
Beardsley Zoo
Bridgeport
CT

FMystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

  • 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 ... more on Fodor's
Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration
Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration
55 Coogan Blvd.
Mystic, CT , USA

GJulia's Zoo

Average Rating
3.5
1+ reviews
from 1 sources
CitySearch
3.5
1+ reviews
Julia's Zoo
25 Coogan Blvd
Mystic, CT 06355