Webb Mountain Discovery Zone

📍 Monroe, CT

4.7(58 Google)

📍71 Webb Cir, Monroe, CT 06468, USA, Monroe, CT

📞(203) 556-9737

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Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

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Webb Mountain Discovery Zone in Monroe is an outdoor nature discovery area where grandkids can explore forest trails, interact with native wildlife exhibits, and develop a real sense of wonder for the Connecticut landscape. The programming is hands-on and naturalist-led, making it an especially rewarding visit for curious children ages 4–12. It's a peaceful, off-the-beaten-path gem in Fairfield County.

Fun Things to Do Here

Ideas to make the most of your visit to Webb Mountain Discovery Zone

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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