Bergen County Zoo

11/12/2025

11/11/2025

Zoo admission is currently free, and Woody is wondering when you’ll come visit him in the Education & Discovery Center! We’re open 7 days a week* from 10:00am – 3:00pm!

*The zoo is closed on Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving) and Dec. 25 (Christmas)*

11/05/2025

Get ready to ✨GLOW✨ Let it Glow starts tomorrow! Get tickets at the door during the event or online here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/let-it-glow-a-holiday-lantern-spectacular-2025-tickets-1871330823869?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

✨ Let It Glow begins THIS THURSDAY, November 6th! ✨

Walk through the Bergen County Zoo for an evening stroll under dazzling light displays, cozy up by the fire pits with a s'mores kit from the Gift Shop, and hop aboard the train (which is included in your ticket!)

Tickets are available NOW on Eventbrite and at the door during the event! Find the ticket link and more info at www.FriendsofBergenCountyZoo.org/let-it-glow

11/01/2025

Happy National Bison Day! Today marks a celebration of the United States' National Mammal, the American bison. American bison are the largest land mammal in North America, and you can see our two female bison right here at the Bergen County Zoo! We’ll also have a scavenger hunt for anyone to participate in!

The Bergen County Zoo is assisting with the creation and implementation of the AZA SAFE North American Bison Program. We are working to increase the sustainability and genetic diversity of this native species and hope that this majestic animal will one day roam wild across North America again.

10/31/2025

👻 Happy Halloween from Milli the donkey! 🎃 She’s enjoying her regular diet inside a festive Halloween munchkin bucket (don’t worry, she didn’t get any donuts!) 🕷️

Don’t forget to check out our Halloween sticker collection on Redbubble! www.redbubble.com/people/friendsofbcz🦇

10/30/2025

Winter Early Childhood tickets go live on Eventbrite on November 1st at 9:00am! Find the dates, topics, and ticket links at www.FriendsofBergenCountyZoo.org/early-childhood

🐾 ZOO BABIES: Ages 18 months – 3 years old (Tuesdays or Thursdays at 10:30am).
🐾 ZOO KIDS: Ages 4 years old – 6 years old (Wednesdays at 3:15pm).

QUESTIONS? Email [email protected] OR [email protected]

10/29/2025

Since a large number of our animals are housed inside during the winter months for their well-being and can’t be seen by guests, as of November 1st 2025, Zoo Admission will be free until sometime in the Spring of 2026. Please feel free to visit the Zoo and the Education Center and enjoy those animals that are still on view to the public. We’re sure they would love to see you!

Please note: Tickets are still required for the train and carousel when they are running.

10/27/2025

Let it Glow is back this season! Grab tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/let-it-glow-a-holiday-lantern-spectacular-2025-tickets-1871330823869?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

✨Let it Glow✨ is back at the with brand new larger-than-life lanterns!

From November 6th to January 11th, walk through dazzling lantern displays, cozy up by the fire pits with a s’mores kit from the Gift Shop, and finish the night off with a ride on the train!

Tickets are available now on Eventbrite. Find the ticket link and more info at www.FriendsofBergenCountyZoo.org/let-it-glow

10/27/2025

Starting on November 6th, 2025, the Bergen County Zoo hours will be 10:00am – 3:30pm (last entrance at 3:00pm).

🚂 Train: 10:00am – 3:15pm (last ticket sold at 3:00pm).
🎠 Carousel: 10:00am – 4:00pm (last ticket sold at 3:45pm).

10/25/2025

Winter Early Childhood tickets go live on Eventbrite on November 1st at 9:00am! Topics and ticket links will be posted on our website soon: www.FriendsofBergenCountyZoo.org/early-childhood

Each week offers a new topic, and you may sign up for as many topics as you like. All classes include age-appropriate activities and a zoo tour.

🐾 ZOO BABIES: Ages 18 months – 3 years old (Tuesdays and most Thursdays starting at 10:30am).
🐾 ZOO KIDS – Ages 4 years old – 6 years old (Wednesdays at 3:15pm).

QUESTIONS? Email [email protected] OR [email protected]

10/21/2025

With 10 days until Halloween, consider checking out our Zoo Boo Halloween sticker collection on Red Bubble! 👻 All proceeds go straight to animal care and enrichment at the Bergen County Zoo. They’re cuter and spookier than ever! 🎃 www.redbubble.com/people/FriendsofBCZ

10/20/2025

UPDATE: The train is now active. Thank you for your patience!

⚠️ NOTICE FOR BERGEN COUNTY ZOO ⚠️: The train is currently out of service and will resume service by 2:00PM. We appreciate your patience at this time as we work to get the train running again.