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ZOO BOO 2024

Zoo Boo is the spookiest fundraiser to go to for your Halloween adventures and memories!

Zoo Boo features trick-or-treating, Mad Science shows, music, and train rides!

 Tickets must be purchased in advance online and sell out VERY quickly!

ATTENTION MEMBERS!

Zoo Boo Tickets are LIVE for current members!​​​​​​

Last chance for pre-sale discounted member tickets is September 29th, 2024

Tickets for the general public goes live on Wednesday, October 2nd at 9:00am.

Tickets are online only and will be available on Eventbrite.

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TICKETS ARE ONLINE ONLY.

EVERYONE 2 and up need a ticket. Children under 2 do not need a ticket.

NO REFUNDS.​​​​​​

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There are two tickets involved with Zoo Boo:

1. The  Zoo Admission ticket is for the decorated zoo with trick-or-treat stations and shows.

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2. The Train Ticket is only for the train ride and is separate from the Zoo Admission ticket.

The night train is haunted and has scary scenes with actors.

The day train is friendly Halloween themed scenes.

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​ Zoo Admission tickets are organized by hourly time slot.

The train does not have an hourly time slot.

Zoo Admission time slots are for your arrival time.​

MEMBERS:

Members will receive physical tickets in the mail and will need to present them at the gate.

Members also get early access to Zoo Boo tickets! Become a member today!

 

 

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QUESTIONS?

For General Questions: 201-634-3110 (Monday-Friday, 10:00am-4:30pm)

For Ticket or Member Questions: friends@friendsofbergencountyzoo.org

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

What is the recommended age for Zoo Boo?

Zoo Boo is family friendly and for all ages! We encourage all guests to dress up for the event. Our Spooky Night Time train has scare elements, including scare actors. Our Friendly Day Time train will have no scary elements. Please note that only children will receive trick-or-treat bags.

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Can I buy tickets at the door?

Tickets must be purchased in advance and will NOT be sold day-of at the front gate.

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I bought a ticket for a different time slot but want to come later/earlier in the day. Can I switch my ticket?

Please email friends@friendsofbergencountyzoo.org to inquire about transferring ticket slots. Please note that tickets can only be transferred within the first 24 hours of purchase. 

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Do I need to be a member to purchase Zoo Boo tickets?

We highly encourage our patrons to join our membership program to take advantage of all the great perks of being a member! While you do not need to be a member, members are given a pre-sale on tickets.

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When do general ticket sales begin?

Non-members will have access to tickets through Eventbrite starting Wednesday, October 2nd at 9:00 am.

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Are there any restrictions on costumes?

Full face costume masks and weapons are not allowed within the zoo.

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Do you offer refunds?

We do not offer refunds for any Zoo Boo, Zoo Boo Train, or Zoo Boo Carousel tickets.

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Will the animals be out during Zoo Boo?

Our animals will have access to their enclosures during the event, but may opt to stay inside of their indoor holdings.


What if the event is postponed or cancelled?

We will make all announcements about postponements or closures on our website: FriendsofBergenCountyZoo.org

or on our Instagram: @BergenCountyZoo

Our rain dates for the event are October 25th-27th.

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