Zoo Boo
Guests explore a fully decorated zoo featuring trick-or-treat stations and shows. Families can take a friendly daytime train ride with Halloween-themed scenes or ride the carousel, while thrill-seekers can opt for a haunted night train featuring spooky scenes and scare actors. Costumes are encouraged for visitors of all ages.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Hours
Friday 6pm–9pm; Saturday 10am–4pm and 6pm–9pm; Sunday 10am–5pm.
Ages
All ages
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Tips & Advice
- Zoo admission and train tickets must be purchased online in advance, as they are not sold at the front gate.
- Carousel tickets are sold separately in person during the event and are cash only.
- Costumes are encouraged, but full face costume masks and weapons are strictly prohibited.
Special Events & Promotions
- Members can access discounted pre-sale tickets through their CommunityPass account until September 27, 2026; membership is not required to buy tickets.
- General Members can purchase one ticket per person; Sustaining Members can purchase 4 additional tickets, and Contributing Members can purchase 8 additional tickets.
- Choose a friendly daytime train ride with no scary elements or an after-dark haunted ride with scare actors, recommended for older children and brave adults.
Links & Contact
Run by Friends of the Bergen County Zoo
Halloween Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the day and night train rides?
The daytime train is family-friendly with Halloween-themed scenes and no scary elements, while the spooky night train features haunted scenes with scare actors and is recommended for older children and brave adults.
Who receives trick-or-treat bags?
Only children receive trick-or-treat bags at the event.
Will zoo animals be visible during the event?
Animals may have access to their outdoor enclosures during the event, but they may opt to stay inside their indoor holdings.
Can tickets be refunded or switched to another time slot?
Tickets are non-refundable, but you may email to inquire about transferring time slots within the first 24 hours of purchase.
Do children under 2 need a ticket?
Children under 2 do not need a ticket, but everyone ages 2 and up requires one.
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