BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — FOX61 Holiday Tour: Winter Wonderland at the Beardsley Zoo
The FOX61 Holiday tour was back on the road this morning to visit the Winter Wonderland at the Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport.
The zoo shared a list of 10 must-see spots as part of the zoo’s new attraction.
· Polar Palace: Glittering icicles are the backdrop for holiday photos
· Fairy House Lane and Imagination Station: A fairy village and miniature train set
· Poinsettia Pass: 500 poinsettias nestle among tropical greenery
· Winter Village Square: Old fashioned painted Christmas town, 23 feet long
· Snowman Park: Twelve children’s designs and four adult artist faux snowmen
· Nutcracker Place: Two 12-foot nutcrackers stand guard in front of a festive holiday backdrop
· Dreidel Drive: A menorah represents the candelabra found in Jewish homes
· Gingerbread Boulevard: Eight colorful gingerbread houses encircle the fountain
· Kris Kringle Corner: Bring your letter to Santa and mail it in our North Pole Postbox
· Evergreen Lane: The North Pole’s tree farm, gaily decorated with 70 red bows
The Winter Wonderland is open 7 days a week from 9am-4pm. Families can also make a socially-distant visit with Santa on Sundays from 1-4pm.
Visitors can receive a $1 voucher to the zoo or gift shop if you bring a non-perishable item to help a family in need this holiday season.
Zoo admission is $15 for adults, and $10 for children 3-11 and seniors over 62. Children under three are free. You need to make a reservation to secure your tickets to the zoo in an effort to promote safety and social distancing. You can find more information here Beardsley Zoo
Winter Wonderland Walk at CT's Beardsley Zoo
Zoo admission is $15 for adults, and $10 for children 3-11 and seniors over 62. Children under three are free.
The ten seasonal vignettes to be explored are:
· Polar Palace: Glittering icicles are the backdrop for holiday photos
· Fairy House Lane and Imagination Station: A fairy village and miniature train set
· Poinsettia Pass: 500 poinsettias nestle among tropical greenery
· Winter Village Square: Old fashioned painted Christmas town, 23 feet long
· Snowman Park: Twelve children’s designs and four adult artist faux snowmen
· Nutcracker Place: Two 12-foot nutcrackers stand guard in front of a festive holiday backdrop
· Dreidel Drive: A menorah represents the candelabra found in Jewish homes
· Gingerbread Boulevard: Eight colorful gingerbread houses encircle the fountain
· Kris Kringle Corner: Bring your letter to Santa and mail it in our North Pole Postbox
· Evergreen Lane: The North Pole’s tree farm, gaily decorated with 70 red bows
The Zoo is committed to maintaining a safe space for families, so Covid-19 rules remain in effect. Masks are to be worn by all guests, except for those ages two and under. Social distancing must be observed, with six-foot distancing between family groups. Tickets can be purchased online at beardsleyzoo.org.