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Zoos & Aquariums

CT Audubon Birdcraft Museum

📍 Fairfield, CT
4.3(36 Google)
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Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
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CT Audubon Birdcraft Museum in Fairfield is one of the oldest bird sanctuaries in the United States — a serene, wooded property with a small natural history museum, a pond, and bird-watching trails perfect for a quiet outing. Grandkids will be delighted by the bird feeding stations and the hands-on natural history collections inside. It's free to visit and a wonderful hidden gem in central Fairfield.

Fun Things to Do Here

Ideas to make the most of your visit to CT Audubon Birdcraft Museum

Animal Bingo
Spot: a sleeping animal, one eating, one near water, one with babies, and the biggest animal you see all day.
Animal Olympics
Debate: which animal in the zoo would win at running? Swimming? Climbing? Best argument wins.
Sketch an Animal
Bring a small notebook. Spend 5 minutes sketching one animal each. No talent required — effort counts.
Zookeeper Questions
Make up what you think the zookeeper's daily job involves. What's the hardest part? The best part?
Feeding Time Watch
Find out what time a feeding happens before you arrive and make it the anchor of the day.
Free printable: Zoo Animal Bingo
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Budget & Insider Tips

Grandparent Money Tips
  • Annual memberships pay for themselves in 2 visits and often include reciprocal entry at other zoos and aquariums nationwide.
  • Pack your own snacks — zoo food runs 3x the normal price. Most allow outside food at designated picnic areas.
  • Many zoos offer AARP member discounts alongside military pricing — check before booking online.

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