photos courtesy of the Bergen County Zoo
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces that the Bergen County Zoo, located in Van Saun County Park, has officially reopened to the general public just in time for Labor Day.
Visitors must purchase tickets online at www.BergenCountyZoo.com
The Zoo will reopen with several newly installed upgrades to enforce social distancing and encourage proper hygiene including hand sanitizing dispensers, viewing barriers, and signage reminding visitors to follow CDC guidelines. The Bergen County Zoo has been closed since March as a measure to reduce high touch scenarios in effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
“The Bergen County Zoo is one of the most cherished attractions in our parks system bringing joy to thousands of families each and every year. I understand how hard it has been for parents and families to find activities in the time COVID-19 and I am glad to announce that the Bergen County Zoo will reopen just in time for Labor Day” said Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco.
For entry, face masks must be worn at all times and visitors must temporarily purchase tickets in advance for morning or afternoon sessions at www.BergenCountyZoo.com. The Zoo will close daily between 12:30 – 2pm for cleaning. To ride the Train and Carousel, visitors must also purchase tickets in advance online.
Daily Operating Hours:
10 am – 12:30pm Morning Session
12:30 – 2:00pm Zoo closed for cleaning session
2:00 – 4:30pm Afternoon Session
Zoo closes at 4:30pm
Stuff keeps opening up. Even fun stuff like the zoo. But God forbid we are allowed to go into a voting booth.
Keep Cheating Alive!
Now remember… no riding the animals!