Witek Park

📍 Shelton, CT

4.6(65 Google)

📍Derby, CT 06418, USA, Shelton, CT

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Hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

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Bring your grandchildren to Witek Park in Derby, CT for a lovely afternoon! Enjoy scenic walking trails, birdwatching, and exploring nature's beauty together. It’s a perfect, peaceful spot for making happy memories at Witek Park!

Fun Things to Do Here

Ideas to make the most of your visit to Witek Park

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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