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ADMISSION RATES
BERGEN COUNTY RESIDENT
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Adult (15-61)
$4
Child (3-14)
$2
Child Under 3
Free
Senior (61+) / Disabled
$1
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U.S Military
Free
OUT OF COUNTY RESIDENT​
Adult (15-61)
$8
Child (3-14)
$5
Child Under 3
Free
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Senior (61+) / Disabled
$2
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U.S Military
Free
BUYING TICKETS
General Admission
Admission Tickets can be purchased at the Ticket Booth located right outside the zoo gates.
Admission Tickets can also be purchased online
Membership Pass
Come to the zoo often and want UNLIMITED FREE ADMISSION for a full year!?!
Join the Friends and purchase a membership!
TRAIN & CAROUSEL
The Train & Carousel are open 7 days a week from April - October
From November - March, they may be closed due to staff availability.
It is best to call ahead of your visit in off-peak season (November - March) to ensure it is running - 201-634-3110
Both attractions are weather dependent. The train does not run if the tracks are wet.
PRICING
Tickets are $2.00 per person, per ride
Tickets can be purchased any day, any time.
Tickets may be bought in person at the main ticket booth - cash or card accepted
GIFT SHOP
The Gift Shop is located at the very beginning of the zoo gates.
The Gift Shop is expected to be open 7 days a week from April - October.
It may open during nice days throughout the off-season, weather permitting!
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Members save 10% off their purchase!
Just show your membership card before your transaction!
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We have something for everyone!
From snacks, to stuffed animals, to magnets... The Gift Shop has that special gift for yourself or your little one!
Stop by sometime and check out the store!
SEASONAL ATTRACTIONS
Pony Rides & Budgie Encounter are CLOSED for the season.
PONY RIDES
The Pony Barn is located off zoo grounds.
It is located behind the carousel close to the Forest Ave entrance.
This attraction allows you to ride ponies around a track!
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PONY RIDER RULES
Must be over 2 years old
Infants are not pony friendly and are more likely to be scared of or scare the pony.
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Must be shorter than 50"
Too tall of a child can throw off the balance of the pony and the walker may lose control of the pony more easily.
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Must weigh less than 90 lbs
Overloading a pony can affect their stress, ability to walk normally, heart rate, etc.
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PONY RIDE HOURS
10:00am - 12:30pm
2:00pm - 4:15pm
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Tickets can be purchased at the zoo ticket booth.
Tickets are $3 per lap.
BUDGIE ENCOUNTER
Watch your head as this exhibit is full of hundreds of beautiful budgies!
This attraction allows you to get up close and personal with these friendly birds.
The Budgie Encounter is located behind the farmyard.
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BUDGIE ENCOUNTER HOURS
10:00am - 4:00pm
No advanced reservation is required.
This exhibit is free to walk through.
ZOO HOURS OF OPERATION
ON-SEASON
April - October
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Last entrance at 4:00
OFF-SEASON
November - March
10:00AM - 3:30PM
Last entrance at 3:00
Due to the climate of the winter months, the Bergen County Zoo is discounted
in the off-season because not all of the animals are out.
They are kept on the premises, but are not out for public viewing.