Zoos In New Jersey

Bergen County Zoological Park
Location : 216 Forest Ave, Paramus, New Jersey
Call +1 201-634-3100
Website : www.co.bergen.nj.us

The Bergen County Zoo is a “New World” zoo, exhibiting wildlife from North and South America. You have the unique opportunity to view such rare and unusual species as Baird’s Tapirs, Andean Condors, American Alligators, Golden Lion Tamarins, South American Pampas, and many others.

The Bergen County Zoo provides a clean, aesthetically-pleasing facility that meets or exceeds the physical, environmental, and behavioral needs of the animals in its care. The goal of the zoo is to develop and maintain exhibits which emphasize natural behavior, encourage longevity, and promote breeding success. Our AZA accredited zoo actively participates in wildlife conservation endeavors through captive breeding programs and research projects and supports conservation efforts throughout the world. The zoo provides a unique and effective educational experience that fosters an appreciation for the interrelationships between the animals and their environments. It provides an enjoyable recreational experience for the residents and visitors of Bergen County.

Cape May County Park & Zoo
Location : 707 North Route 9, Cape May Court House, New Jersey, 08210
Phone: 609-465-5271
Website : www.cmczoo.com

The Cape May County Park & Zoo in Cape May Court House, New Jersey, provides free year-round admission to a collection of more than 550 animals representing 250 species in 85 acres (34 ha) of exhibits. The zoo is located at 707 Route 9 North, in the center of Cape May County's Central Park, and together the zoo and the park cover about 220 acres (89 ha). The zoo began operation in 1978.

Cohanzick Zoo
Location : 45 Mayor Aitken Drive,  Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302, U.S.
Call : 856-453-1658
Website : www.cohanzickzoo.org

The Cohanzick Zoo opened its gates as New Jersey’s first zoo in 1934. Home to nearly 100 animals representing more than 45 different species from around the world, the zoo has been a regional destination attraction for generations.

Popcorn Park Zoo
Location : Humane Way at Lacey Road, PO Box 43, Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 693-1900

Popcorn Park Zoo is a small non-profit 7-acre (2.8 ha) zoo located in Forked River, New Jersey, within Lacey Township. According to the Associated Humane Societies, the zoo is "a sanctuary for abandoned, injured, ill, exploited, abused or elderly wildlife, exotic and farm animals, and birds.

Space Farms Zoo and Museum
Location : 218 County Road 519, Sussex, NJ 07461
Phone: 973-875-5800
Website : www.spacefarms.com

Space Farms Zoo and Museum is a combination of a natural environment for animals and a historical museum located at 218 Route 519, in the Beemerville section of Wantage Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, in the United States. Founded in 1927, the zoo is home to a wide selection of mammals and reptiles of the North America region and all over the world, including some endangered species.

Turtle Back Zoo
Location : 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
Call : 973-731-5800
Email : info@turtlebackzoo.com
Website : www.turtlebackzoo.com

Turtle Back Zoo is a zoo in West Orange, New Jersey as part of the South Mountain Recreation Complex. Situated on 20 acres (8.1 ha) in the South Mountain Reservation, it is part of the Essex County Park System, the oldest county park system in the United States. Founded in 1963, the zoo was originally a showcase for animals indigenous to the New York metropolitan area, but currently features species from every continent except Antarctica. As of 2016, it houses approximately 1400 animals, including several hundred birds in a free-flight aviary.