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The Friends of the Bergen County Zoo is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing financial support to the Bergen County Zoological Park.
For all Bergen County Zoo related inquiries, please visit www.co.bergen.nj.us/bergen-county-zoo/zoo-main
or contact Coleen Rugani: 201-634-3110 | CRugani@BergenCountyNJ.gov
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS
ZOO BABIES AND ZOO KIDS​
These are hour long classes where children and their caretaker get to explore the world of animals through crafts, stories, animal meet-and-greets, and zoo tours!
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Each week offers a new topic, and you may sign up for as many topics as you like.
All classes include age-appropriate activities and a zoo tour.
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Tickets go on sale SEPTEMBER 1ST at 9:00AM
ZOO BABIES
Ages 18 months - 3 years old
Tuesdays and most Thursdays at 10:30am
$15.00 per ticket
September 30th / October 2nd
Purr-fect Pets
Learn about why some animals make good pets and why others thrive in the wild.
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October 7th / October 9th
Animals in Autumn
Learn about how animals in New Jersey prepare for winter.
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October 14th
Diets: Autumn Edition
Find out what animals eat during the autumn months here at the zoo and in the wild.
Note: due to our Halloween event, ZooBoo, no class will be held on Thursday, October 16th.
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October 21st
Not-So-Scary Halloween Spectacular
Lots of different animals feature during one of the spookiest times of the year. Learn about how these mysterious animals influence where they live.
Note: due to our Halloween event, ZooBoo, no class will be held on Thursday, October 23rd.
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October 28th / October 30th
Creepy Critters
Spooky and scary bugs? At the zoo?! No way! Learn about our insect friends and how they help their environments.
ZOO KIDS
Ages 4 years old - 6 years old
Wednesdays at 3:15pm
$15.00 per ticket
October 1st
Animal Adaptations
Learn how animals use their bodies and behaviors to survive in the wild.
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October 8th
Animals in Autumn
Learn about how animals in New Jersey prepare for winter.
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October 15th
Diets: Autumn Edition
Find out what animals eat during the autumn months here at the zoo and in the wild.
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October 22nd
Not-So-Scary Halloween Spectacular
Lots of different animals feature during one of the spookiest times of the year. Learn about how these mysterious animals influence where they live.
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October 29th
Creepy Critters
Spooky and scary bugs? At the zoo?! No way! Learn about our insect friends and how they help their environments.
Ticket price is for 1 child and 1 adult.
Children MUST be accompanied by an adult chaperone.
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Tickets are eligible for refund up to 2 weeks prior to the event.
If a refund is requested after that point, it will only be issued if your spot can be filled by another attendee.
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Questions? Email:
GArpino@BergenCountyNJ.gov or MCzinn@BergenCountyNJ.gov
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Announcements of Zoo Kids and Zoo Babies classes are posted here and on our social media!
Follow @bergencountyzoo on Instagram and Facebook to stay updated!