Friends of the Bergen County Zoo

10/19/2026

A limited number of ZOO BOO tickets are now available for Friday, October 23rd from 6pm-9pm! Explore the zoo after dark as you stroll through spooky Halloween decorations! And if you're feeling brave, climb aboard the train for a fright-filled adventure featuring live scare actors! 🚂💀

Tickets for the zoo and train are available on Eventbrite. Find the ticket links at www.friendsofbergencountyzoo.org/zoo-boo. Carousel tickets are available for purchase during the event. Everyone 2 and up needs a ticket. No refunds.

QUESTIONS? Email [email protected] OR DM us!

10/18/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who came out for ZOO BOO at the Bergen County Zoo! 🎃

Still hoping to join the fun? We may have tickets available for our rain date on Friday, October 23rd! Tickets go live tomorrow (10/19) on Eventbrite, so keep an eye out for another chance to celebrate with us! 👻

10/16/2026

🌧️ Zoo Boo for today will be using the rain date of Friday, October 23rd!

🌧️ ZOO BOO for Friday, October 16th will be using the rain date of Friday, October 23rd. Your original tickets are valid for the rain date, and your entry time stays the same. Thank you for understanding!

Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, will run as scheduled.

10/13/2026

Zoo Boo is THIS WEEKEND! There are still tickets available for select sessions, so grab yours before they disappear! 👻

Find more information and ticket links at: www.FriendsofBergenCountyZoo.org/zooboo
QUESTIONS? Email us at [email protected] or send us a DM!

10/08/2026

Zoo Boo is creeping closer! 🕷️ Just ONE WEEK until our spookiest event of the year! There are still tickets available for select sessions, so grab yours before they disappear! 👻

Find more information and ticket links at: www.FriendsofBergenCountyZoo.org/zooboo

QUESTIONS? Email us at [email protected] or send us a DM!

10/02/2026

Last chance for Zoo Boo sponsors! The Friends of the Bergen County Zoo is seeking local businesses and community partners to help make Zoo Boo a hauntingly good time! 🎃👻

Ready to embark on this thrilling journey? Zoo Boo sponsors help support our annual Halloween event while putting your business in front of thousands of attendees in our community!

Reach out to our sponsorship coordinator, Hannah, for more info: [email protected] 🦇🕸️

09/28/2026

Zoo Boo 2026 tickets go LIVE tomorrow, September 29th at 9:00am on Eventbrite! Prepare to grab your tickets before they vanish, they sell out very quickly!

🎟️ There are three tickets involved with Zoo Boo:

🌙 The Zoo Admission ticket is for the decorated zoo with trick-or-treat stations and shows (organized by hourly time slot).

🚂🎠 The Train Ticket is only for the train, the Carousel Ticket is only for the carousel, and both are separate from the Zoo Admission ticket. (no hourly time slot). The daytime train is family-friendly, and the nighttime train is scary with live actors.

Zoo and Train tickets ARE ONLINE ONLY. Carousel tickets are sold in person during the event. EVERYONE 2 and up need a ticket. NO REFUNDS. Find the ticket link and more info at: www.friendsofbergencountyzoo.org/zooboo

QUESTIONS? Email [email protected] OR DM us!

09/23/2026

Attention members! Grab your discounted tickets now on your CommunityPass account before they vanish! It's still not too late to become a member or renew your membership!

After September 27th, tickets will only be available for full price on September 29th at 9:00am on Eventbrite.

Tickets are ONLINE ONLY, must be purchased in advance, and everyone 2 and up needs a ticket. Find more info at www.FriendsofBergenCountyZoo.org

QUESTIONS? Email [email protected] or DM us!

09/11/2026

It’s that time of year again! ZOO BOO is back at the for another event full of frightful fun! 👻Member pre-sale is live on CommunityPass now until September 27th! General public tickets go live September 29th. Tickets will be sold online only. 🎃

The Zoo Admission ticket is for the decorated zoo with trick-or-treat stations and shows (organized by hourly time slot).

Train and Carousel tickets are separate from the Zoo Admission ticket with no hourly time slots. The daytime train is family-friendly, and the nighttime train is scary with live actors.

Not a member? It’s not too late! Become a member today and get pre-sale access AND ticket discounts! www.FriendsofBergenCountyZoo.org/membership

QUESTIONS? Email [email protected] or DM us!

09/08/2026

We’re excited to host another W**e Safari in partnership with **enj on Friday, September 18th at 6:00pm! Doors open at 5:45pm! 🍷

Join us for an evening of w**e, snacks, and an exclusive after-hours guided tour! During the experience, you’ll sample three expertly selected w**es, each inspired by the native countries of some of our incredible animals. Learn about how your support helps advance our mission of wildlife conservation!

Spots are extremely limited! Find the ticket link at www.FriendsofBergenCountyZoo.org

Tours are approximately 90 minutes. Purchase a single ticket or save by purchasing a dual ticket. Guests must be 21+. Guests will not be permitted into the zoo without a valid ID. No exceptions and no refunds.