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ZOO HOURS

10:00am - 4:30pm

Last entry at 4:00pm​​

ZOO ADMISSION

Zoo admission is FREE​

TRAIN & CAROUSEL

10:00am - 5:00pm

Last ticket sold at 4:45pm

TRAIN & CAROUSEL

Train and Carousel are open from 10:00am - 5:00pm.

Last ticket sold at 4:45pm

TRAIN

Tickets are $3.00 per person, per ride.

​​Tickets may be purchased at the facility at the zoo ticket booth. ​

CAROUSEL

Tickets are $3.00 per person, per ride.

​​Tickets may be purchased at the facility at the zoo ticket booth. 

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BECOME A MEMBER

The Friends offer a variety of membership choices. Members of the Friends of the Bergen County Zoo receive special members only benefits as well as a full year of FREE admission to the zoo. ​

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EARLY CHILDHOOD

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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ZOO LIGHTS

Get ready to experience the magic of the holiday season at ZOO LIGHTS! 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!

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WISHLIST

Our animal care staff has handpicked items that directly benefit the zoo animals! Check out our animal wish list to help us achieve our animal welfare goals!

Who are the Friends of the Bergen County Zoo?

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 the welfare of its animals, educational programs and family-friendly facilities. It is the generous support of our sponsors, donors, members and zoo visitors that allow us to meet this mission. 

 

The Friends of the Zoo is honored to partner with Bergen County to support this beautiful zoo for the

educational and recreational enjoyment of the citizens and visitors of Bergen County.

Friends of the Bergen County Zoo Board of Directors

Chair

Neil Devincenzo

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Secretary

Elisa Wares

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Zoo Administrator

Harry Peachey

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Treasurer

Jairus Marcella

Russ Holmgren

 

Fran Zak

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Sean Sanders

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Tammy Levinson

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Gary Keil

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David Luke

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