Travel Guide to Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from the Long Island Sound area, first locate I-95 N or I-295 N depending on your starting point. If you're near the southern coast of Long Island, take the Long Island Expressway (I-495) to the Cross Sound Ferry in Orient Point. Once on the ferry, drive towards New London, CT, and merge onto I-95 N towards Bridgeport. Continue on I-95 N and take exit 27 for Main St. toward Bridgeport. Follow Main St. and Noble Ave. to reach Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo located at 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610. Be aware of possible tolls on I-95 depending on your route.

• Public Transportation

  For public transportation, you can take a Metro-North train from various locations around Long Island Sound to Bridgeport. If you are near New Haven, take the Metro-North New Haven Line towards Grand Central. Get off at the Bridgeport station. From the Bridgeport train station, take the Greater Bridgeport Transit bus number 6 towards the East Side, which will take you close to Noble Ave. After getting off, it’s a short walk to 1875 Noble Ave where the zoo is located. Make sure to check the bus schedule for timings and possible fares.

• Taxi/Ride Share

  If you prefer a more direct route, consider using a taxi or ride-sharing service like Uber or Lyft from your location in the Long Island Sound area. Simply enter '1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610' as your destination. This option is convenient but may incur higher costs depending on the distance traveled.