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CT's Beardsley Zoo Welcomes Six Mini Goats

CT's Beardsley Zoo Welcomes Six Mini Goats

On Columbus weekend, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, at 1975 Noble Ave., Bridgeport, experienced a Nigerian Dwarf goat baby boom. Six Nigerian Dwarf goat babies were born - three on Friday, October 10 and three on Sunday, October 12, 2014. Visitors on Sunday watched as "Peaches," who is four and a half years old, gave birth to one male and two female kids. "Cupcake" also is four and a half years old, and gave birth to one female and two male kids. "Rodney," at two and a half years old, is the proud father of all six. The baby goats, known as "kids," are all healthy and happy and welcome additions to the goat yard. This is the third set of kids for both moms.

"These kids are high energy and were bouncing around the farmyard within hours of their birth. Visitors coming this month will enjoy seeing them play and jump around having fun," explained Gregg Dancho, zoo director.
 
The kids will begin to nibble on hay and grains later this week and spend the next few months nursing. The kids are not named as of yet.
 
Visitors can enjoy a visit to the Farmyard to see the newest arrivals as the zoo celebrates the spooky season with the following upcoming events:

October 24, 25: Howl-O-Ween, 6:30 - 10:00 pm
Calling all ghosts and goblins! Spend a truly fun and frightful evening at the Zoo featuring a "Greek Mythology" Hayride, Haunted Farmyard, Gruesome Greenhouse, and magic show by Jim Sisti. Tickets also include FREE face painting, and of course, CANDY! Don't miss this frighteningly good time! Admission is $12 per person in advance and for Zoo members; $15 per person at the gate. Event recommended for children ages 6-12, however, some of the "scarier" activities of the evening may be better suited for children ages 8+. To purchase advance tickets, please call Amanda Bolanos at 12033946574@yourdomain.onsip.com" title="Click-to-Call (203) 394-6574" rel="12033946574" extension="null" style="color: rgb(113, 196, 189); text-decoration: none;">(203) 394-6574.

October 17 - 31: Scarecrows on Parade 
Check out the scarecrow competition and vote for your favorites! FREE with admission to the Zoo.

October 26: Boo at the Zoo, Noon - 3:00 pm
This spooktacular afternoon includes harvest hayrides and many other seasonal enjoyments! Plus Scarecrow competition winners will be announced. Guaranteed to delight and fright all those who pass through! If you're under 12, in costume, and are accompanied by a paying adult, you get in to the Zoo for FREE!

Harvest Hay Rides: Ongoing every weekend in October & November as well as school holidays from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Rides begin at the W.O.L.F. Cabin and are $2.00 each.

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Submitted by Southbury, CT

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