Wheelchair-Accessible Zoos & Aquariums in Connecticut

5 zoos and aquariums in Connecticut are listed on Accessible America with an accessibility summary. Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, Mystic Seaport & Aquarium in Mystic and Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport lead the list. Scores are out of 5 and count only features a source confirmed: parking, entrance, restrooms, paths, seating and loaners. Every page lists where the accessible parking is, which entrance is step-free, what the paths are made of and what you can borrow at the desk.

• Mystic Aquarium (Mystic) – accessibility score 5/5 – A marine-life aquarium in Mystic, Connecticut, with free wheelchair loans and a family restroom near the cafe.
• Mystic Seaport & Aquarium (Mystic) – accessibility score 1.2/5 – Explore maritime history and marine life on Connecticut's scenic shoreline, where both venues welcome visitors of all abilities.
• Beardsley Zoo (Bridgeport) – accessibility score 1.1/5 – Connecticut's only zoo, home to over 300 animals across 52 acres in Bridgeport, with wheelchair-accessible paths and inclusive programming.
• Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk (Norwalk) – accessibility score 1.1/5 – Explore Long Island Sound's marine life at this waterfront aquarium with strong accessibility programs and hands-on exhibits for all ages.
• Connecticut Beardsley Zoo (Bridgeport) – Connecticut's only AZA-accredited zoo, on Beardsley Park grounds in Bridgeport. Paths are stroller-friendly and loaner wheelchairs are free at the gate.

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