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Causes: Animals, Botanical, Horticultural & Landscape Services, Environment, Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, Zoos & Aquariums
Mission: To assist in the establishment, maintenance and control of zoological parks, gardens, or other collections for the promotion of zoology and kindred subjects, and for the instruction and recreation of the people in the metropolitan bridgeport area.
Programs: Operates the beardsley zoological gardens and educates youths and the public in general regarding the world's flora and fauna. Approximately 64,000 youth attended educational programs and 261,000 visitors visited the zoo.