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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.​
ZOO BABIES
Ages 18 months - 3 years old
Tuesdays or Thursdays at 10:30am
$15.00 per ticket
If any spots open while you're on the waitlist, you will receive a phone call.
​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
If any spots open while you're on the waitlist, you will receive a phone call.
October 29th
Creepy Critters
Spooky and scary bugs? At the zoo?! No way! Learn about our insect friends and how they help their environments.
WINTER 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.
Ticket price is for 1 child and 1 adult. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult chaperone.​​
ZOO BABIES
Ages 18 months - 3 years old
Tuesdays or Thursdays at 10:30am
November 18th / November 20th
Animal Diets
In this Thanksgiving special, learn what different animals eat and what we feed our animals here at the zoo!
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December 2nd / December 4th
All About Birds!
Honk, cheep, cock-a-doodle-do! Learn about the feathered friends we have here at the zoo.
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December 9th / December 11th
Farmyard Animals
Baa, neigh, moo! Join us as we learn about the animals down on our farm.
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January 6th / January 8th
Amphibians
What makes a frog a frog? Learn about our amphibious friends from egg to adult!
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January 20th / January 22nd
Rodents
Who loves cheese! Join us as we learn all about our long-toothed rodent friends.
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January 27th / January 29th
Predators
Some predators are big, and some are small! Learn why animals like spiders, wolves, and mountain lions are not always as scary as fairy tales say.​
ZOO KIDS
Ages 4 years old - 6 years old
Wednesdays at 3:15pm
November 19th
All About Birds!
Come learn about our feathered friends and what makes them special in the animal kingdom.
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December 3rd
Marvelous Mammals
Join us as we explore the unique traits of our furry friends - mammals!
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December 10th
Rad Reptiles
Learn all about scaly animals like lizards, turtles, gators, and more!
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January 7th
Beautiful Bugs
All living things depend on bugs! Come meet some beautiful bugs and learn what makes these animals so unique and important.
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January 21st
Animal Defenses
Learn how different animals protect themselves from danger.
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January 28th
Animal Diets
Discover what different animals eat and what we feed our animals here at the zoo!
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!