.png)
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
ZOO BOO 2025
Friday, October 17th
6pm - 9pm (scary train)
Rain date: October 24th
Saturday, October 18th
10am - 4pm (friendly train)
6pm - 9pm (scary train)
Rain date: October 25th
Sunday, October 19th
10am - 5pm (friendly train)
Rain date: October 26th
It's that time of the year again for our annual ZOO BOO event full of frightful fun and Halloween thrills!
​
Member pre-sale opens on September 3rd and is available until September 28th on your CommunityPass account.
Members in the pre-sale save $3 dollars a ticket for the zoo, and $1 dollar per ticket for the train!
​
General public tickets go live on October 1st at 9:00am on Eventbrite.
MINI ZOO CAMP
November 6th, 2025 9:00am - 1:00pm
November 7th, 2025 9:00am - 1:00pm
We’re offering a 2-day mini zoo camp for ages 6 - 8 years old! Feel free to register for one or both classes!
​
Campers will experience up-close animal encounters, games, hands-on science projects, crafts, zoo tours, and tons of educational fun!
Thursday, November 6th, 2025
What is a Nocturnal Animal?
Nocturnal animals are animals that are active at nighttime. Learn about why so many animals are active in the dark!
​
Friday, November 7th, 2025
Nocturnal Adaptations
Some animals thrive during the nighttime. Learn about different strategies animals use to survive the night!
PAST EVENTS
