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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.
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✨ZOO LIGHTS is bringing a whole new adventure to the Bergen County Zoo!✨
Get ready to experience the magic of the holiday season at the Bergen County Zoo! Take a stroll through the zoo surrounded by dazzling lights and illuminated animal displays. Warm up by the cozy fire pits, purchase a s'mores kit at the gift shop, and end the night with a festive train ride!
Members get an EXCLUSIVE discounted ZOO LIGHTS night! Not a member? Become one today!
ZOO LIGHTS
November 27th, 2026 - January 17th, 2027
Thursdays - Sundays
5pm - 9pm*
Ticket Prices:
Adults (ages 18+): $15
Children (ages 3-17): $8
Children 2 and under: Free
All admission tickets include one train ride per ticket. Additional train rides are available for $5 each at the ticket booth during the event!
Last train ticket is sold at 8:30pm.
Or buy admission tickets at the ticket booth during the event.
Last admission tickets sold for the night is 45 minutes prior to closing.
*Please note: Some dates have earlier closing times. See the full event schedule below for details!
FULL EVENT SCHEDULE
ZOO LIGHTS will be closed for Christmas Day (12/25/26)
Early Closures:
Christmas Eve (12/24/26) and
New Year's Eve (12/31/26)
Hours: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Last admission ticket sold at 6:15pm.
Last train ticket sold at 6:30pm
Extended Days:
ZOO LIGHTS will be open every day from December 26th - January 3rd (except New Year's Eve 12/31/26).
Carousel
The carousel is operated by Bergen County's Winter Wonderland. Buy tickets at the carousel booth.
Private Room Rentals
Make your ZOO LIGHTS experience even more special with a private room rental! Whether you're celebrating a birthday or hosting a holiday gathering, enjoy your own private indoor space to celebrate with family and friends.
Group Rates
Planning a group outing? Groups of 16 or more can take advantage of special group rates and enjoy a truly magical night together! Gather your friends, family, or coworkers for an unforgettable evening surrounded by dazzling lights displays.
Private Corporate Events
Looking to host a company party that is truly unforgettable? Give your employees and guests the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive, one-of-a-kind private event at the Bergen County Zoo, with the entire zoo reserved just for your group!
For details about any of the above information, email Hannah at:
ANY OTHER QUESTIONS?
Feel free to DM us on Instagram or Facebook:
Give us a call: 201-634-3110
Or email us: friends@friendsofbergencountyzoo.org
