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EDUCATION AND DISCOVERY CENTER

Open daily from 10:00am - 4:00pm

May close for private programs

FAMILY PROGRAMS

ZOO KIDS & ZOO BABIES

Join us at the Bergen County Zoo for  Zoo Kids & Zoo Babies! classes!

Learn about animals through stories, songs, activities, and animal visitors!

These 6-week series take place in the Education Center and out in the zoo.

Classes start at 10:30am.

ZOO BABIES
Ages 1-3
Every
Tuesday

from September 12th – October 17th

ZOO KIDS
Ages 4-6
Every
Wednesday

from September 13th – October 18th

Ticket price is for 1 child and 1 adult.

Children MUST be accompanied by an adult chaperone.

Classes have already started. Still want to join?

Email MCzinn@co.bergen.nj.us for availability!

AMPHITHEATER

In July and August, live animal shows are held daily in the outdoor amphitheater!

The Amphitheater is located in front of the North American Porcupine exhibit.

 

Shows are free with Zoo admission. 

Seating is first-come, first serve.

Daily show schedules will be posted at the Zoo entrance.

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EDUCATION STAFF CONSERVATION PROJECTS

Bergen County Zoo's Education Staff Install an Osprey Nest

Raritan Bay - Union Beach, NJ

Our education staff volunteered with Save Coastal Wildlife to install a new osprey nest!

Check it out below and check out Save Coastal Wildlife's website!

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