bergenfun.com » zoo http://www.bergenfun.com one-stop destination for all things related to Bergen County, New Jersey Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:53:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Bergen County Zoological Park http://www.bergenfun.com/index.php/zoo/bergen-county-zoological-park http://www.bergenfun.com/index.php/zoo/bergen-county-zoological-park#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:20:00 +0000 maurycy http://www.bergenfun.com/?p=470 Bergen County Zoological Park, located in Van Saun County Park, is home to variety of domestic and wild animals. It exhibits animals from North and South America. Zoo features many different species of birds including engangered Andean Condor, reptiles including Green Iguana and Red-footed Tortoise, mamals such as Ferret, Opossum, Mountain Lion, Tamarin, American Bison and more.

The Farmyard is a special section of the Zoo is dedicated to domestic animals like sheep, goats, chickens, pigs and cows. Another section called North American Plains features bison, elk and bald eagles.

Bergen County Zoo offers variety of family activities and programs throughout the year. Call park for more details.

General Zoo information

Hours: daily from 10:00am to 4:30pm, weather permitting

Admission for Bergen County residents:
Adults: $3.50
Children 3-14: $1.50
Seniors: $1.00

Admission for non-residents:
Adults: $5.25
Children 3-14: $2.25
Seniors: $1.50

Members receive free admission. Admission is charged only Wednesday thru Sunday from May thru October.

Groups: Groups of 25 or more must obtain park permit. Call park for more information.

Other: Zoo offers food concessions and picnic areas on site. Zoo is handicapped accessible.

Contact information

Bergen County Parks Department: (201) 336-7275
Park Permits: (201) 336-7261
Train Ride: (201) 262-3771 x 22
Zoo Gift Shop: (201) 262-3771 x 17
Carousel: (201) 262-0790
Pony Rides: (201) 599-9800
Parkside Café Snack Bar: (201) 599-9055
Bergen County Zoo General Information: (201) 262-3771

Location

216 Forest Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652

Paramus, NJ 07652 ]]> http://www.bergenfun.com/index.php/zoo/bergen-county-zoological-park/feed 1 Van Saun County Park – Paramus http://www.bergenfun.com/index.php/county-parks/van-saun-county-park http://www.bergenfun.com/index.php/county-parks/van-saun-county-park#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:20:58 +0000 maurycy http://bergenfun-com.softserv1.softsyshosting.org/?p=159 This is one of the most visited parks in Bergen County especially if you have kids. Park offers playgrounds for kids of various ages, picknic tables, and features Zoo, carousel, pony and train rides.

For those interested in sports activities, you will find here baseball field, softball field, basketball court, tenis courts, soccer field and bike path.

Fishing is also permitted if you have a valid NJ fishing license.

TIP: If you need quiet time in the park, head over to Walden Pond which in spring is surrounded by blooming trees and features way less people and kids. There is paved road that circles the pond.

Activities

Zoo – Open Year-round (weather permitting) 10:00am to 4:30pm. Fees (Wednesday thru Sunday and Holidays May thru October).

Fee structure:

Bergen residents: Non-Bergen residents:
Children 2 and under Free Children 2 and under Free
3-14 $1.50 3-14 $2.00
15-61 $2.50 15-61 $4.00
62-over $1.00 62-over $2.00
Disabled, Military $1.00 Disabled, Military $2.00

Pony rides – Operates April to November (weather permitting) 10:00am to two hours before dusk. Fee is $3.

Train rides – Operates April to December (weather permitting) 10:00am to 4:00pm (Tuesday to Sunday; closed Mondays unless it is a holiday in which case it will be closed on Tuesday). Fee is $1 per person (children under 2 free).

Carousel – Operates April to October (weather permitting) from 10:00am to 5:00pm (closed Tuesdays). Fee is $1 per child.

Location

216 Forest Ave
Paramus, NJ 07652

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