Zoos & Gardens in Connecticut

Meet the animals at Connecticut's zoos, nature centers, and aquariums, or stroll through its many kid-friendly gardens.

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Costumed interpreters share stories of colonial life along the historic Mystic seaport. Photo courtesy of the Mystic Seaport Museum
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Sea turtles, jellyfish, and more await when visiting the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk! Photo courtesy of the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk
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Hang out with the giant hippos at Camden's Adventure Aquarium. Photo by Kaylynn Chiarello Ebner
The Best New Jersey Zoos and Aquariums to Visit with Kids
This is the ultimate guide to NJ's awesome zoos, aquariums, and preserves.
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Brookhollow's Barnyard is a family-run petting zoo in Boonton.
Visiting Brookhollow's Barnyard: Tips for Visiting this NJ Petting Zoo with Kids
Have family fun at this sweet NJ petting zoo.
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The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk has 75 animal exhibits and is home to more than 7,000 animals. Photo courtesy of the aquarium
Best Aquariums to Visit from the NYC Metro Area with Kids
Go under the sea on a day trip to one of these local aquariums.
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Meet, pet, walk, and feed the alpacas and more animal friends at Out of Sight Alpacas in Photo courtesy of the farm
Animal Encounters in New Jersey Where Kids Can Walk Alpacas, Feed Giraffes, Touch Sharks, More
From fishy kisses to hippo feedings, these outings delight animal lovers.
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Visiting the Turtle Back Zoo means plenty of cute photo ops.
Visiting the Turtle Back Zoo: 10 Best Things To Do and See
Have hands-on fun with animals at this beloved Essex County zoo.
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Sea creatures galore wait to greet visitors at the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey.
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Visiting the Adventure Aquarium in NJ: 10 Best Things To Do and See
Visit the Amazon, touch a shark, and much more at this awesome aquarium.
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