The Beasts of I-95
Sometimes simpler is better. Take this Getaway, for instance, which never strays very far from Connecticut’s I-95 corridor but delivers big thrills for one and all. A couple of world-class aquariums and a zoo – what more do kids need to be entertained and educated?
- Spring
- Summer
- Winter
- Fall
- Maritime Aquarium
- Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo
- Mystic Aquarium
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, Norwalk
Maritime Aquarium
The exhibits and big tanks at the Maritime Aquarium in South Norwalk house sharks, sea turtles, harbor seals, river otters and jellyfish. There’s a shark and ray touch tank and even a family of lovable meerkats.
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, Bridgeport
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo
Just a handful of exits up I-95, you’ll find hundreds of animals at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport. Among them are Siberian tigers, bison, monkeys, wolves, alligators, bears and snakes – lots of snakes. There’s a walk-through aviary, a New England farmyard and a rainforest building, among other features.
Mystic Aquarium, Mystic
Mystic Aquarium
Back on I-95 for the run up to Mystic (as a slower but possibly more interesting alternative, you can take U.S. Route 1) where Mystic Aquarium is your destination. Here you’ll find sharks in the big tanks, enormously endearing African penguins, beluga whales and a 4-D Theater. Discover Long Island Sound experience with an interactive exhibit. Encounter and touch some of the region's local species, including spider crabs, hermit crabs, periwinkle snails, whelks, purple sea urchins, and Forbes' sea stars.
