Owners Allowed To Drop Off Exotic Pets, No Questions Asked Jul 27, 2009
Michael Ralbovsky from Rainforest Reptile Shows in Massachusetts holds an American alligator, one of the 136 exotic pets dropped off at the first exotic amnesty day at the Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport Saturday ... The creatures brought to Beardsley Zoo will get health checks and then be sent to nature centers or educational groups that will care for them properly. (FOX61, CT)
Moseying along the Merritt Parkway Jul 26, 2009
I get off first at exit 50 in Bridgeport for the Beardsley Zoo ... Connecticut s Beardsley Zoo 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport Exit 50: Follow signs for the zoo. (Boston Globe)
Conn. holds 1st exotic animal amnesty day Jul 26, 2009
Joaney Gallagher Director of the Rain Forest Reptile Shows and Don Goff Assistant Director and Curator of the Beardsley Zoo holds an 8-foot albino Burmese python surrendered Saturday to the Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, Conn. Offbeat stories. (AZCentral -- News)
Baby Alligator Found In Trumbull Jun 19, 2009
The DEP will be holding an Exotic Animal Amnesty Day on July 25th at Beardsley Zoo. That where's folks can hand over exotic pets, such as alligators, to the DEP for more suitable homes, no questions asked. (FOX61, CT)
Beardsley Zoo, State Offering Amnesty For Exotic Pets Jun 6, 2009
The Beardsley Zoo and the state Department of Environmental Protection are working together for the Exotic Animal Amnesty Day on July 25. Owners of animals including wolves, bears and snakes can bring the pets to the zoo and not face any penalties or other repercussions. (FOX61, CT)
2-nosed bunny surprises pet shop owner May 21, 2009
Beardsley Zoo director Gregg Dancho says the deformity could be the result of too much inbreeding or the parents' exposure to pesticides or poisons. Store workers have begun a naming contest with Cyrano de Bergerac and Deuce among the contenders so far. (MSNBC -- Health)
Beardsley Zoo should be exempt from budget cuts Apr 18, 2009
While there are admittedly worthy costs to be cut during this crisis, the already-scant budget of the Beardsley Zoological Gardens in Bridgeport doesn't deserve a spot in the line for Rell's budgetary guillotine. The Beardsley Zoo is one-of-a-kind, in Connecticut at least. (The Daily Campus, CT)
* World News Quick Take Apr 3, 2009
Beardsley Zoo director Gregg Dancho said the deformity could be the result of too much inbreeding or the parents exposure to pesticides or poisons. CANADA. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
September's shaping up to be entertaining Feb 8, 2009
Last call for the Wild Wine Safari to benefit Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo. The watering hole and oasis will be open Friday from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the zoo, 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport, with Congressman Christopher Shays and Bridgeport mayor Bill Finch as honorary co-chairmen. (Middletown Press, CT)
