Fairy Tails Day brings storybook magic alive at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo
Pediatric Care Alliance between Connecticut Children’s and Hartford HealthCare Sponsor Day of Enchantment and Enrichment
Fairy Tails Day
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo • 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610
September 14, 2024
Fairy Tails Day
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo will soon transform into a whimsical wonderland for a day where children can bring their favorite storybook characters to life! On Saturday, September 14thfrom 10am-2pm, the Zoo will host “Fairy Tails Day,” a fantastical event filled with enchanting activities for kids of all ages.
Fairy Tails Day will feature…
Meet & Greet Storytime Princesses and Heroes: Children can meet and take photos with their beloved heroes and heroines; Elsa, Anna, Princess Jasmine, Deadpool, Wolverine, and Spiderman.
Story Time: Captivating children’s stories at multiple locations throughout the Zoo.
Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos: Add a touch of magic with face painting and glitter tattoos.
Animal Presentations: Discover the Zoo’s fascinating residents with special animal presentations.
The Read to Grow Bookmobile along with six various costumed storybook characters will be on Zoo grounds from 10am until 2pm. Children are welcome to dress as their favorite storybook character and let the magic unfold. Also, on site for the day, Master Falconer Brian Bradley will return with his popular birds of prey show, Sky Hunters in Flight.
The day of fun and fantasy is sponsored by the Pediatric Care Alliance between Connecticut Children’s and Hartford HealthCare and in partnership with Read to Grow, a non-profit organization dedicated to early childhood literacy.
“Fairy Tales Day has really become a family favorite at the zoo, so we’re thrilled to welcome Connecticut Children’s and Hartford HealthCare’s healthcare heroes and families back for another enchanting event,” said Gregg Dancho, Zoo director. “Their support really goes even further as they also sponsor our Zoomobiles, that travel to bring educational programs about Zoo animals and STREAM activities to schools, camps, and other community spaces.”
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