Beardsley Zoo
The Beardsley Zoo is a 33-acre facility dedicated to wildlife education, conservation, research and recreation.
Up to 6 people at $10.00 each. The only way to use the pass is in person, at the ticket window.
Discount Passes
Wallingford Public Library offers passes to a wide variety of local museums, zoos, aquariums, historical sites, and other experiences. These passes allow free or discounted admission depending on the attraction.
General Guidelines
- Wallingford residents over the age of 18 may reserve up to 4 museum passes in a 30-day period,
with one reservation allowed per museum, and one reservation allowed per day. - Reservations may be made up to 30 days in advance.
- For nonprintable passes, reservations are made for the date of pass pickup at the library.
- For printable passes, reservations are made for the date of visit to the museum.
- Reservations may be made online through the library’s website or by calling the library.
- Non-residents may request a pass on the day of visit for printable passes or day of pickup for
nonprintable passes. Online reservations are not available to non-residents. - Late fees are $5.00 per day. Replacement cost is the cost of the pass.
Connecticut State Parks Centers & Historic Buildings Day Pass
Visit Dinosaur State Park, Gillette Castle, or Fort Trumbull
Free admission to Dinosaur State Park, Gillette Castle, and Fort Trumbull for 2 adults and 4 children ages 12 and under.
Discovery Science Center & Planetarium
The Discovery Science Center and Planetarium provides dynamic, hands-on STEAM experiences that resonate with the innate curiosity, learning desire, and spirit of exploration of our guests.
Up to 4 free children with 1 paid adult admission.
Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
The Stowe Center is the home of the author of the anti-slavery novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin. It includes three historic buildings surrounded by gorgeous gardens: the Harriet Beecher Stowe House, the Carriage House, and the Katharine Seymour Day House.
Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
A state-of-the-art, tribally owned-and-operated complex, this museum brings to life the story of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and serves as a major resource on the history of the Tribe, the histories and cultures of other tribes and the region’s natural history.
Springfield Museums
Includes the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum, the Springfield Science Museum, the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, and the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Stepping Stones Museum for Children
With five main galleries and over 100 hands-on activities, the exhibits and educational programs engage, inspire and delight every child.
1 free admission with 1 paid admission. Limited to 1 family per day.
Zoo in Forest Park
This zoo, located inside the beautiful Forest Park in Springfield, Massachusetts, features over 200 exotic and domestic animals. Dedicated to wildlife education, the zoo provides educational programs for children and adults.