Bristow Sanctuary & Wildwood Preserve

📍 New Canaan, CT

4.8(13 Google)

📍47 Old Stamford Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840, USA, New Canaan, CT

📞(203) 594-3070

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Bristow Sanctuary offers a lovely, gentle outing for all ages. Grandchildren will enjoy observing the animals in their natural habitats—a truly memorable experience.

Grandparent-Friendly Details

Accessibility

Wheelchair & stroller accessible

Fun Things to Do Here

Ideas to make the most of your visit to Bristow Sanctuary & Wildwood Preserve

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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