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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

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

06/16/2026

One of our sloths, Rowsey, has been spotted on the outside portion of her exhibit now that the days are getting warmer! Come see both of our sloths “hang out” any day of the week, 10:00am to 4:30pm!

06/14/2026

Our aviary is officially open for the season! Our aviary features four different wetland species of bird. Come to the zoo and see if you can spot them all!

06/10/2026

Our spectacled owls, Dexter and Velma, are back on exhibit! These large, tropical owls are native to Central and South America. They are named for the large white markings around their eyes, which give the appearance of wearing glasses. Like other owls, spectacled owls have asymmetrical ear openings that allow them to detect sounds better and locate prey more efficiently!

06/08/2026

We are pleased to announce that thanks to YOUR contributions during Members’ Night, we now have names for our three new green araçaris! Say hello to… 🥁

Papaya, Guava, and Mango! Araçaris are frugivores, meaning that they mainly eat fruit. Pappaya’s, guavas, and mangoes are all found within araçaris’ native range, making these fitting names! Fly on by to our zoo and come see them in person!

06/04/2026

Our red brocket deer, Dan, is back on exhibit! Do you think he’s excited to be back outside?

06/02/2026

Three new female green araçaris are now on exhibit at the Bergen County Zoo! Araçaris are the smallest members of the toucan family and forage together for fruit in small groups. They are settling in well to their new home and now it’s time for you to meet them!

ATTENTION MEMBERS: From 5:30-8:30pm tomorrow evening, members who join us for Members’ Night will be allowed to VOTE for our new araçari’s names through any size cash donation! We can't wait to see you there!

Find all the details for Members’ Night at www.friendsofbergencountyzoo.org

06/01/2026

Our pollinator garden just got bigger! We are thrilled to announce an expansion of our native plant garden in Van Saun Park, right next to the carousel. Thanks to a generous grant from the Bergen County Audubon Society and the hard work of our Zoo Conservation Crew (ZCC) teens, we've created even more habitat for native pollinators We are so grateful for their hard work! Come check out the garden and see the native plants for yourself!

05/28/2026

Check out this screenshot from our Red Wolf live cam! Did you know we stream daily live videos of our red wolves, prairie dogs, and mountain lions? Not only can you check on our animals from home, but our team also uses these cameras to track and monitor their behaviors throughout the day. Find the live cams by searching “Bergen County Zoo Live Cameras” in your web browser!

05/26/2026

Many of our guests have been asking, so we are very happy to announce: Pineapple is out for the season! He will have access to his outdoor exhibit when daytime temperatures are above 70 degrees. American Alligators are only found in the southern United States and are not adapted to survive in cold temperatures. Now that the summer heat is here, so is Pineapple!

05/23/2026

Our animals get enrichment every day here at the Bergen County Zoo to keep them mentally and physically active! Our cotton-top tamarins got some food hidden in the top of a pineapple for them to encourage natural foraging behaviors. Tamarins forage in groups and communicate to alert each other when they find food. Can you hear their little squeaks?

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

http://bergencountynj.gov/bergen-county-department-of-parks/bergen-county-zoo/, http://www.friendsofbergencountyzoo.org/

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