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