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The COUNTY OF BERGEN and the FRIENDS of BC ZOO present “Zoo Lights” in partnership with Dusk Productions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Zoo Lights<\/p>\n

This BRAND NEW Fundraiser is all set! Prepare to be dazzled at the Bergen County Zoo in Paramus! Enjoy a walk throughout the Zoo with larger-than-life glowing statues of animals and fun! Each admission ticket comes with a train ride.<\/p>\n

Zoo Lights starts on November 27th and runs Thursday-Sunday<\/p>\n

Doors open at 5 pm and close at 9 pm. Last admission is 45 minutes before close<\/p>\n

You must enter the zoo first and ride the train second<\/p>\n

Closed Christmas Day<\/p>\n

Partial days on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve<\/p>\n

Tickets are also sold at the door during the event<\/p>\n

No Refunds<\/p>\n

Last Night is January 17, 2027<\/p>\n

Please forward any inquiries to friends@friendsofbergencountyzoo.org<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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