Rare Chinese Goral born at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo during storm

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo welcomed a new addition during the storm on Tuesday. A Chinese goral was born amid the downpour, ...

Beardsley Zoo employee uninjured after being struck by lightning, zoo says

The Connecticut Beardsley Zoo said a staff member was struck by lightning at work on Tuesday afternoon as strong ...

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo welcomes its first-ever Chinese goral, a vulnerable species

"The birth of this Chinese goral is terrific news for the Zoo and our animal care team," said Jim Wharton, CEO of Connecticut ...
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CT Beardsley Zoo employee 'doing well' after experiencing electrical discharge

The zoo staff member was "maneuvering" a chain link fence when lightning struck in the area, according to officials.
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CEO of CT’s Beardsley Zoo, ‘leader of conservation and education,’ to retire after almost 45 years

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo announced today the retirement of their CEO Gregg Dancho, according to a release. Dancho “has devoted more than 45 years to the zoo,” per a release, helping the zoo “become ...
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Road Trip Close To Home: Bridgeport's Beardsley Zoo highlights new exhibits, rare species and spring arrivals

From striking birds to rare mammals, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is giving visitors more reasons than ever to stop by — and to learn. Part of that experience starts with seeing a broader range of ...
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Beardsley Zoo to reopen Wednesday after temporary closure prompted by threatening calls

Bridgeport’s Beardsley Zoo will reopen for normal visiting hours on Wednesday after a temporary closure triggered by a series of threatening calls, according to zoo officials. On Tuesday, the zoo ...