Pony rides are at Van Saun Park, Sept 5 - Nov 15. See 'Pony Rides' section below for details.

Winter Wonderland:

Mission Statement

Our mission is to instill in our guests a strong sense of appreciation and understanding of wildlife and wild places.

Document Spotlight

• Bergen County Zoo Brochure
• Plastic Challenge
• Bergen County Zoo's Animal Collection  
• Zoo Newsletter October 2018

Educational Programs

The Bergen County Zoo is an accredited member of The Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

• Education Special Events 2018 Calendar
• Become a Zoo Docent 
• Zoo School Schedule
• Fall Programs 2018
• Turkey Day
• Anteater Day

Admission

The Zoo is open seven days a week. Hours of operation are from 10:00 am until 4:30 pm. 

**Last admission to the zoo is at 4:00 pm - those within the zoo can remain until 4:30 pm**

Admission to the zoo will resume on May 05, 2018 - forms of payment: CASH & CREDIT CARD ONLY (Visa/Mastercard).

Online purchases for zoo admission are available on bergencountyzoo.eventbrite.com Patrons can show their confirmation print outs (or via phone) directly to the gate attendant.

The admission fee schedule is listed below. Please note that in order to receive BC Resident rates, proof of residency (Driver's License, County ID or a current Utility Bill) is required at the admission ticket window.

Amphitheater:

In July and August, live animal shows are held daily in our outdoor amphitheater, which is located behind the Tamarin Exhibit. 

Shows are free with zoo admission, and seating is first-come, first-served. Daily shows with time frames can be seen as you enter the zoo. 

Train / Carousel:

Cost: $1.50 (CASH ONLY)
The train and carousel operate from mid-April to mid-November (approximately).  Hours are typically from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm unless otherwise specified (weather/staff permitted) with the last ticket being sold at 4:30pm and the last ride at 4:45pm. The train typically closes on a Monday (unless that Monday is a Holiday) and the carousel has a delayed opening of 1pm on Tuesdays.

Train: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Carousel: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday (1 - 5PM), Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday  
        

Pony Rides:

The Bergen County Zoo will offer rides at Van Saun County Park between Sept 5 and Nov 15.  Hours of operation for the rides will be 10am-5pm with a $3 fee for one ride and $5 fee for two rides (CASH ONLY).

Helpful Links

• Zoo Map
• Friends of the Zoo
• Zoo Joins Campaign to Save Elephants
• Frog Watch USA