The train is open from Tuesdays through Sundays (weather permitting) and closed Mondays for maintenance, unless it falls on a holiday, between April and October.

The train is also open during the Bergen County's Winter Wonderland event, which runs from November through January.

It is also open during Bergen County's Winter Wonderland event, which runs from November through January.

In addition, pony rides are available at Van Saun Park from April to October.

[6] As of 2016, plans were made to expand the zoo, which would nearly double its size from 12 to 23 acres and significantly diversify its population of animal species.

[2] The zoo was the location of Sal's punishment in the Season 5 episode of the Impractical Jokers TV series entitled "Ruffled Feathers" in 2016.

The park's train provides evening rides during this event, where actors in costumes try to scare guests.

The event has attractions including an outdoor ice rink, a beer garden, the Santa's North Pole Workshop, and food and drink stands.