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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.
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!
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.
Ticket price is for 1 child and 1 adult. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult chaperone.
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.
Questions? Email:
GArpino@BergenCountyNJ.gov or MCzinn@BergenCountyNJ.gov
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!
Tickets for ZOO BABIES and ZOO KIDS go live August 18th at 9:00am!
ZOO BABIES
Ages 18 months - 3 years old
Tuesdays or Thursdays at 10:30am
September 8th / September 10th
Mammals
What makes a mammal a mammal? Learn about our furry friends and what makes them special.
September 22nd / 24th
Birds
Honk, cheep, cock-a-doodle-do! Learn about the feathered friends we have here at the zoo.
October 6th / October 8th
Reptiles
What makes a reptile a reptile? Learn about our scaly friends and what makes them special.
October 20th / October 22nd
Bugs
Spooky and scary bugs? At the zoo?! No way! Learn about our insect friends and how they help their environments.
November 10th / November 12th
Herbivores
Salads, fruits, and vegetables make up a herbivore’s diet. Learn about how herbivores big and small survive on only eating vegetation.
December 1st / December 3rd
Carnivores
Sharp teeth and claws aren’t the only things that make a carnivore a carnivore! Learn about animals that eat meat and how they catch their food.
December 15th / December 17th
Animals in the Dark
No need to hide when it’s dark outside! Learn about animals that spend their lives in the dark.
ZOO KIDS
Ages 4 years old - 6 years old
Wednesdays at 3:15pm
September 9th
Mammals
What makes a mammal a mammal? Learn about our furry friends and what makes them special.
September 23rd
Birds
Honk, cheep, cock-a-doodle-do! Learn about the feathered friends we have here at the zoo.
October 7th
Reptiles
What makes a reptile a reptile? Learn about our scaly friends and what makes them special.
October 21st
Bugs
Spooky and scary bugs? At the zoo?! No way! Learn about our insect friends and how they help their environments.
November 11th
Herbivores
Salads, fruits, and vegetables make up a herbivore’s diet. Learn about how herbivores big and small survive on only eating vegetation.
December 2nd
Carnivores
Sharp teeth and claws aren’t the only things that make a carnivore a carnivore! Learn about animals that eat meat and how they catch their food.
December 16th
Animals in the Dark
No need to hide when it’s dark outside! Learn about animals that spend their lives in the dark.