Bergen County Zoo

10/15/2025

We’re offering a 2-day mini zoo camp for ages 6 - 8 years old on November 6th and 7th from 9am-1pm! Tickets are on sale now! Find the ticket links and more info at www.FriendsofBergenCountyZoo.org/mini-zoo-camp

Campers will experience up-close animal encounters, games, hands-on science projects, crafts, zoo tours, and tons of educational fun!

10/13/2025

As the weather cools down, some of our South American residents are getting cozy indoors! While you can still see some animals in their indoor holdings, other animals are tucked away in warm spaces for the colder weather. Some animals stay out all year round and some are given the option to come outside on milder days!

Below are a few temperature guidelines for our animals so you can plan your trip to the Bergen County Zoo in the fall and winter!
🐾 Animals off exhibit for the season: wetlands aviary, spectacled owls, anteater, aracari, iguana, tortoises.
🐾 Animals that are given the option to be on exhibit above 70 degrees: alligator, anteater, brocket deer, macaws, tapir.

10/12/2025

🎃 Get your tickets today! 🎃www.eventbrite.com/o/friends-of-the-bergen-county-zoo-37740596743

Zoo Boo is NEXT WEEKEND! 🎃 Did you grab your tickets yet for our spookiest event of the year?!

Zoo and Train tickets are online only. Carousel tickets sold in person during the event.
🕸️ Zoo Admission: Trick-or-treating (choose your time slot!)
🕸️ Train Ticket: For the train only
🕸️ Carousel Ticket: For the carousel only

All tickets are sold separately. EVERYONE 2 and up need a ticket. NO REFUNDS. Get tickets now! www.eventbrite.com/o/friends-of-the-bergen-county-zoo-37740596743

QUESTIONS? Email [email protected] OR DM us!

10/11/2025

Morning zoomies at the Bergen County Zoo from our American bison and elk! Native to North America, these amazing animals are known for their strength and agility. When first let out to their pasture in the morning, they often express excitement by running and jumping around!

10/02/2025

Ever wonder how our geese get to their pasture? The zookeepers let the geese out of the barn and slowly guide them to the pasture for the day. They waddle their way to fresh grass which encourages natural foraging and helps mimic the grazing patterns wild geese would follow. Then they are guided back to the barn in the afternoon for safety and rest! This routine supports their health and natural behaviors! 🪿

10/01/2025

Grab your tickets now! 🎃 https://www.eventbrite.com/o/friends-of-the-bergen-county-zoo-37740596743

Zoo Boo 2025 tickets are LIVE on Eventbrite! Grab your tickets now before they vanish, they sell out very quickly!

There are three tickets involved with Zoo Boo:
🌙 The Zoo Admission ticket is for the decorated zoo with trick-or-treat stations and shows (organized by hourly time slot).
🚂🎠 The Train Ticket is only for the train, the Carousel Ticket is only for the carousel, and both are separate from the Zoo Admission ticket. (no hourly time slot).

TICKETS ARE ONLINE ONLY. EVERYONE 2 and up need a ticket. Children under 2 do not need a ticket. NO REFUNDS. See our FAQ's at https://www.friendsofbergencountyzoo.org/zooboo

QUESTIONS? Email [email protected] OR DM us!

09/30/2025

We’re offering a 2-day mini zoo camp for ages 6 - 8 years old on November 6th and 7th ! from 9am-1pm. Tickets go live TOMORROW, October 1st, at 8:00am on Eventbrite. Find the ticket links and more info at www.FriendsofBergenCountyZoo.org/mini-zoo-camp

Campers will experience up-close animal encounters, games, hands-on science projects, crafts, zoo tours, and tons of educational fun!

09/29/2025

Happy 21st birthday to our giant anteater, Annie! 🎉

Annie has been an amazing ambassador for her species, helping educate visitors about the fascinating adaptations of giant anteaters.

Join us in wishing Annie a very happy birthday by dropping an 🐜 in the comments!

09/24/2025

Happy 30th birthday to our scarlet macaw! Scarlet macaws typically live around 50 years in the wild, and can live even longer under human care!

09/21/2025

🌈 Pride at the Bergen County Zoo on October 5th 🌈

Join us in celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month at the Bergen County Zoo! Enjoy themed programming, community resources, and the vibrant diversity of both wildlife and people!

09/19/2025

Have you visited our seasonal wetlands aviary exhibit? Visit soon to observe these fascinating birds, like this roseate spoonbill, while the exhibit is open for the season!

The roseate spoonbill uses sweeping motions to forage for small aquatic prey in shallow wetlands. The coloration comes from carotenoid pigments in their diet, similar to flamingos!

09/17/2025

Meet Chuy, the Brazilian agouti! Native to Central and South America, these rodents play a big role in the rainforest ecosystem by being seed dispersers. They will often bury nuts and seeds to eat later, and the ones they forget may sprout into new trees! They are one of the only mammals that can crack open a Brazil nut with their powerful jaws and sharp teeth!