Winter Schedule

Zoo
The zoo is open 7 days a week
Free admission
10:00am - 3:00pm
Last entrance 2:30pm
Thursday - Sunday

Open daily 10:00am - 2:30pm
(May close for private programs)

Wednesday - Sunday Train
Carousel only part of Winter Wonderland
(Weather dependent)

Closed for the Season
Membership:

Come Here Often and want to skip the line?
Consider a membership that gives you unlimited free admission and other perks!
Admission

Tickets may be bought at the gate
or purchase tickets online:
Let it Glow 
 A Holiday Lantern Spectacular

It's back with all new designs and lanterns! 

Starting on Thursday, November 10, 2022 
This dazzling event is back to wow you!



Corporate parties are available for Let it Glow
Contact us for details
friends@friendsofbergencountyzoo.org
Members Night

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Enjoy the Evening at the Bergen County Zoo
for a night of Let it Glow - A Holiday Lantern Spectacular
Exclusively for current members
(Must show your current valid membership card at the door)

Fire pits, Train Ride, S'mores, Food Trucks, Lanterns

4pm - 8pm

Gift Shop will be open, Members as always save 10%




Enrichment Tree 2022

Feeling generous this holiday season?
Consider donating enrichment for our animals!
We have a few different options for you to help out!

Nestled in the lively town of Paramus, the Bergen County Zoo is a green oasis in a busy world. This Zoo is located in Van Saun Park, a name that has been in the area since the 1600's. This scenic Zoo and Park is a great escape from the perils of life.  The park has a playground, pavilions, dog park, sports and open fields, a pond, lots of history, and of course the Bergen County Zoo. Stop by sometime to relax and take a deep breath of fresh air, learn that charm that has drawn people to this place, and appreciate the world and animals around you!
Gift Shop
 
The Gift Shop is now operated by the Friends of the Bergen County Zoo!

We have snacks, ice cream, a great variety of plush animals, shirts, and educational books!

Stop by sometime and see the great gifts you can get yourself or others!


Find us on Social Media 
Education and Discovery Center

The Education and discovery Center is the first building on your right once you enter the zoo. It is where we house some of our reptiles and amphibians. We host our birthday parties, summer camps, and scout programs. The center has a theatre, classroom, activities, and bathrooms. 

Education and Discovery Center
The Education and discovery Center is the first building on your right once you enter the zoo. It is where we house some of our reptiles and amphibians. We host our birthday parties, summer camps, and scout programs. The center has a theatre, classroom, activities, and bathrooms. 

Click the image to go to their page!
Education and Discovery Center
The Education and discovery Center is the first building on your right once you enter the zoo. It is where we house some of our reptiles and amphibians. We host our birthday parties, summer camps, and scout programs. The center has a theatre, classroom, activities, and bathrooms. 

Click the image to go to their pag
Sponsor An Animal

Sponsoring an animal is a simple but effective way to personally help an animal. Your sponsorship will help cover the cost of veterinarian care, exhibit improvements, enrichment supplies, as well as their grocery bill! (Those cows eat a lot of hay!) With amounts starting at $25 you can chose a specific animal to sponsor. It's a great gift idea for yourself as well as for others, and its even tax-deductible!

Conservation 

Here at the Bergen County Zoo we believe that animal preservation is key for future success. No Animal should go extinct especially if it is because of poachers, deforestation, or global change. Every year we find communities that help animals thrive in the wild and keep them off the endangered species list. 
Become A Docent

Do you love the zoo?
Have extra time on your hands?
Looking for a way to support this great zoo?

Then consider becoming a docent!!!
We have a program for volunteers to help this special Zoo!!!