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Location
Best time
Plan to arrive by 3pm to maximize your visit - last zoo entry is 4pm, and the train/carousel operate until 5pm (last ticket 4:45pm), giving you time to explore and ride the train before closing.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the train ride that circles the zoo - it's a paid attraction but highly recommended by visitors. Also look for the art installations throughout the grounds, which add an interactive element to your visit.
Visitor tip
The zoo features interactive elements and a train suitable for both kids and adults. Plan at least a few hours for a comfortable stroll through the zoo and to experience the train ride without rushing.
About Bergen County Zoo
Large zoo with live animal shows. Zoo with spider monkey & alligator exhibits also offers a rotating schedule of live animal shows.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Hours
- 10am-4:30pm daily (last entry 4pm), weather permitting
- Admission
- $6-$10 adults, $4-$7 children (varies by residency)
- Amenities
- Train and carousel rides ($3 each), gift shop, Education & Discovery Center
What visitors say
Cute little zoo with a nice selection of animals and very fair prices. The first time we were here was during COVID. It was in January of 2021 and places were just starting to open up a bit. We were lucky enough to find this zoo that…
I used to visit this zoo when I was a child, came here to visit again to see the "Let it Glow" festival, the last time I visited didn't leave a review but I'll leave one now, the prices are reasonable and it's a nice interactive place…
Surprised by how excellent the zoo was even during off season (some of the animals were not in their habitats). Lots of great art everywhere - and a train you can take that circles the zoo (paid). Staff were all super friendly.
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Did You Know?
- Bergen County Zoo offers significantly discounted admission for Bergen County residents ($6 adults) compared to out-of-county visitors ($10 adults), making it one of the most affordably priced zoos in the region with children under 3 admitted free
- The zoo features a working train ride that circles the entire zoo grounds, which has been operating long enough to require scheduled maintenance closures and continues to be a popular interactive attraction
- The zoo maintains notable exhibits including spider monkeys and alligators, and regularly hosts live animal shows on a rotating schedule as part of its educational programming
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