Animals
| Name | Info & Contact |
|---|---|
| Adventure Aquarium | Home to a vast collection of aquatic animals and opportunities to explore life underwater through up-close animal encounters, interactive touch exhibits, and the chance to see and learn about some of the ocean’s rarest and most fascinating species, all while just minutes from Center City Philadelphia. 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ 08103 1-844-474-FISH (3474) AdventureAquarium.com |
| Allaire Community Farm | Allaire Community Farm in Wall, New Jersey, is a nonprofit working farm that offers families a chance to enjoy farm activities while supporting food access, education, and community programs. Visitors can experience farm animals, seasonal events, farmers markets, gardens, workshops, and activities such as pumpkin picking and family-friendly programs. With a focus on agriculture, sustainability, and helping those in need, the farm provides a meaningful outdoor experience for children and families. 1923 Baileys Corner Rd, Wall Township, NJ 07719 (732) 796-3298 allairecommunityfarm.org |
| Cape May Zoo | The Cape May County Park & Zoo is one of New Jersey's most popular family attractions, featuring more than 550 animals representing over 250 species in spacious, naturalistic habitats. Admission and parking are free, allowing visitors to enjoy exhibits such as the African Savanna, primates, reptiles, and big cats, along with picnic areas, playgrounds, and walking trails. The zoo is nationally accredited and emphasizes wildlife conservation, education, and exceptional animal care, making it a favorite destination for families visiting the Jersey Shore. 707 Route 9, Cape May Court House, NJ, 08210 (609) 465-5271 https://capemaycountynj.gov/1679/Park-Zoo |
| G&G Stables | Horseback Riding Lessons and Trail Riding. Call in advance. 49 Driftway Road, Howell, New Jersey 07731 (609) 752-5617 breezymeadowequestriancentre.com |
| Howell Living History Farm | Howell Living History Farm in Lambertville, New Jersey, is a working 19th-century farm where visitors can experience traditional farming and rural life through hands-on activities and demonstrations. Families can see farm animals, explore historic buildings, participate in seasonal events, and learn skills such as planting, harvesting, blacksmithing, and cooking. With educational programs and interactive experiences, the farm offers a fun and authentic glimpse into New Jersey’s agricultural history. 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Twp., NJ 08530 (609) 737-3299 howellfarm.org |
| Jenkinson's Aquarium | Jenkinson's Aquarium is a privately owned facility located on the boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. 300 Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 (732) 892-0600 jenkinsons.com |
| Jersey Shore Alpacas | Jersey Shore Alpacas in Wall, New Jersey, is a family-friendly alpaca farm where visitors can meet, feed, and learn about these gentle animals up close. Guests can enjoy guided farm tours, alpaca experiences, educational programs, and seasonal events while exploring the peaceful farm setting. It offers a unique outdoor adventure that combines animal interaction, nature, and learning for children and families. All visiting options are "by appointment only.” They are not able to accommodate "drop-ins." 521 Route 47 South, Cape May, NJ 08204 (609) 889-4957 jerseyshorealpacas.com |
| Milk and Honey Meadows | Explore the fields, meet and feed goats, cows, sheep, baby animals and chicks. Bottle feed baby goats, participate in their hands on demos, try out goat milking, and have fun in a wholesome, Torah-centered environment. Unlimited tractor rides included. 959 East Veterans Highway, Jackson, NJ 08527 (908) FUN-FARM milkandhoneymeadows.com |
| Popcorn Park Zoo | Popcorn Park Animal Refuge (commonly called Popcorn Park Zoo) is a unique nonprofit animal sanctuary in Forked River, New Jersey. Unlike a traditional zoo that acquires animals for exhibition, Popcorn Park provides a permanent home for rescued, abandoned, injured, abused, elderly, or otherwise unreleasable animals. It has been caring for animals since 1977 and is operated by the Associated Humane Societies. 1 Humane Way (off Lacey Rd.), Forked River, NJ (609) 693-1900 ahscares.org |
| Rosenfeld Ranch | Pony rides, horseback riding, wagon rides, and a petting zoo featuring cows, goats, chickens, and miniature horses. Visitors can also enjoy the popular Puppy Room, where children can cuddle and interact with puppies in a supervised indoor area. 184 Kent Rd, Howell Township, NJ 07731 (929) 326-2188 https://www.instagram.com/the_rosenfeld_ranch |
| Space Farms Zoo & Museum | Zoo hosts bobcats, tigers and lions, buffalo, hyena, wild ponies, timber wolves, various types of foxes, bears and deer, leopards, monkeys, jaguars, coyotes, llamas, yaks, snakes, and hundreds more. This private collection of North American wildlife is the largest in the world. 218 Country Rd. 519, Sussex, NJ 07641 (973) 875-3223 SpaceFarms.com |
| Turtle Back Zoo | Turtle Back Zoo is a family-friendly zoo in West Orange, New Jersey, featuring more than 130 animal species from around the world in naturalistic habitats. Visitors can enjoy animal exhibits, a petting farm, a miniature train ride, giraffe feedings, and seasonal attractions, all with a strong focus on wildlife education and conservation. 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 (973) 731-5800 turtlebackzoo.com |