Beardsley Bart," Connecticut's Prognosticating Prairie Dog, Offers His Own Weather Predicti

Beardsley Bart

BRIDGEPORT - February 2, 2016 - Who needs Punxsutawney Phil when you have 'Beardsley Bart?' Beardsley Bart, Connecticut's own Prognosticating Prairie Dog, came out early this morning to share his weather forecast with a small gathering of friends. Bart's closest confidante, Gregg Dancho, director of Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, served as his interpreter.

"Beardsley Bart is a very early riser and when he came out this morning, he confirmed that he did not see his shadow," explained Dancho. "He's happy to report spring is just around the corner and he looks forward to all his friends coming to visit him soon."

About Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is a whole new experience! Connecticut's only zoo features 300 animals representing primarily North and South American species. Visitors won't want to miss our Red panda, Giant anteaters, Amur (Siberian) tigers, Brazilian ocelot, Red wolves, and Golden Lion tamarins. Other highlights include our South American rainforest with free-flight aviary, the prairie dog exhibit with "pop-up" viewing areas, the New England Farmyard with goats, cows, pigs, sheep, and other barnyard critters, plus the hoofstock trail featuring bison, pronghorn, deer, and more. Visitors can grab a bite at the Peacock Café, eat in the Picnic Grove, and enjoy a ride on our colorful carousel. For more information, visit beardsleyzoo.org.