The Zoo will turn into a magical land, with a day full of fun activities, including princesses, story time at multiple locations on grounds, face painting, performances and animal presentations! The day of fun and fantasy is sponsored by the Connecticut Children's Pediatric Alliance with Hartford HealthCare.

Schedule of Events

9:30 AM: Storytime
Join our Zoo Volunteers in the Wolf Cabin & Lower Farmyard for your favorite Fairytales.

10:00 - 2:00 PM: Coloring
Kathy Brady Education Center

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Costume Characters & Face Painting at Various Locations around the Zoo
Meet Ariel, Belle, Merida, Spider-Man, Dead Fool, and Wonder Woman!

11:00 AM & 1:00 PM: A Princess Tea at Peacock Pavilion Stage
Book and Lyrics by Chelsea Dacey
Presented by The Legacy Theatre (Branford, CT)
A Princess Tea follows the story of the Evil Queen as she throws a tea party for all the princesses in the kingdom. This fun musical for the whole family explores the real story of the Evil Queen (who maybe isn't so evil after all) and being a good friend!

Date: September 9, 2023

Time: 9:30am

Location:
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo,
1875 Noble Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06610

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