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Monday 10am - 4:30pm Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm Thursday 10am - 4:30pm Friday 10am - 4:30pm Saturday 10am - 4:30pm Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

Bergen County Zoo

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Bergen County Zoo

The Bergen County Zoo is a “New World” zoo, exhibiting wildlife from North and South America.

You have the unique opportunity to view such rare and unusual species as Baird’s Tapirs, Andean Condors, American Alligators, Golden Lion Tamarins, South American Pampas, and many others. The Bergen County Zoo provides a clean, aesthetically-pleasing facility that meets or exceeds the physical, environmental, and behavioral needs of the animals in its care. The goal of the zoo is to develop and ma

intain exhibits which emphasize natural behavior, encourage longevity, and promote breeding success. Our AZA accredited zoo actively participates in wildlife conservation endeavors through captive breeding programs and research projects and supports conservation efforts throughout the world. The zoo provides a unique and effective educational experience that fosters an appreciation for the interrelationships between the animals and their environments. It provides an enjoyable recreational experience for the residents and visitors of Bergen County.

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July! We’re celebrating freedom with one of America’s most iconic symbols: the bald eagle! 🦅 Once endangered, these birds have made an incredible comeback thanks to conservation efforts. P.S. Our bald eagle at the Bergen County Zoo is back on exhibit!

07/03/2025

Hot days call for tasty treats, and you can help too! ☀️ Check out our Amazon Wishlist to send a gift that helps our animals beat the heat: www.friendsofbergencountyzoo.org/wishlist. We thank you in advance for your consideration!

07/01/2025

🌙 Join us TOMORROW, July 2nd for our first late night of the summer at the Bergen County Zoo! We are open from 10:00am – 7:00pm every Wednesday in July and August!

⭐ 5:15pm: Red Wolf Feeding
⭐ 5:30pm: Rhea Training
⭐ 6:00pm: Amphitheater Show
⭐ 6:15pm: Sloth Training

06/29/2025

Late nights at the Bergen County Zoo are back! We’ll be open 10am-7pm EVERY WEDNESDAY in July and August! Extended hours are a great way to observe our animals when they may be more active! We’ll see you there!

The last entry to the zoo is at 6:30pm. The last train/carousel ticket is sold at 6:45pm.

06/28/2025

And for our chuckwalla’s next trick… he can make food disappear! 🌱

Common chuckwallas are mostly herbivores, eating leaves and fruit but may also occasionally eat insects found on the plants they eat.

06/26/2025

Explore the Education & Discovery Center at the Bergen County Zoo and see our red-tailed boa constrictor along with other reptiles and amphibians! Red-tailed boas are large non-venomous snakes and are ambush predators, meaning they sit still and wait for their prey to come close before striking!

06/24/2025

It’s going to hit 100 degrees today, and our brocket deer knows exactly where to go!

At the zoo, keeping our animals comfortable in extreme heat is a top priority. We have misting systems, fans, shaded areas, frozen treats, indoor areas for heat-sensitive species, and access to pool, mud wallows, or water features. We provide a variety of appropriate ways for each species to beat the heat. Stay cool out there! ☀️

06/23/2025

REMINDER! The train will be CLOSED today, June 23rd and tomorrow, 24th for maintenance. Thank you for understanding 🚂

06/22/2025

Starting tomorrow, June 23rd, the Bergen County Zoo will be offering FREE amphitheater shows every day at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm! Don’t miss out on these animal-themed presentations! 🐾

Topics will be posted in front of the education center daily. Shows are subject to change and are weather dependent. We'll see you there!

06/16/2025

The Bergen County Zoo train will be CLOSED on June 23rd and 24th for maintenance. Thank you for understanding 🚂

06/05/2025

It’s finally warm enough for the tortoises to be back out on exhibit! ☀️ Did you know that tortoises, like all reptiles, are ectothermic (cold-blooded)? That means they rely on the sun and warm temperatures to regulate their body temperature. Now that it’s warm enough, they’re soaking up the sun and loving the warm weather! Come stop by at the Bergen County Zoo and say hi!

06/04/2025

Have you ever seen a sloth paint?🖌️ Through positive reinforcement (and lots of patience!), Rowsey has been trained to hold a paintbrush! Training like this encourages natural movements, like reaching and grabbing, and keeps our sloth mentally stimulated which is important to her overall well-being. What do you think of the final product? 🎨

Address

216 Forest Avenue
Paramus, NJ
07652

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 4:30pm
Thursday	10am - 4:30pm
Friday	10am - 4:30pm
Saturday	10am - 4:30pm
Sunday	10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12016343100

Website

https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/bergen-county-zoo/zoo-main

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