Bergen County Zoological Park – Paramus A small, family-friendly zoo featuring North and South American species, a train ride, carousel, and educational programs.
Cohanzick Zoo – Bridgeton New Jersey’s oldest zoo, home to over 100 animals including black bears, leopards, and farm animals, with free admission.
Cape May County Park & Zoo – Cape May Court House One of the best free zoos in the U.S., featuring over 550 animals from around the world and a large county park with playgrounds and trails.
Jenkinson's Aquarium – Point Pleasant Beach Boardwalk aquarium with sharks, penguins, seals, touch tanks, and educational marine life exhibits.
Johnson Park Animal Haven – Piscataway Small zoo in Johnson Park featuring farm animals, peacocks, deer, and exotic birds; free admission.
Lakota Wolf Preserve – Columbia Guided tours of wolf packs in a natural setting, plus bobcats and foxes; educational and photography opportunities.
Marine Mammal Stranding Center – Brigantine Rescue and rehabilitation center for stranded seals, dolphins, and sea turtles; small educational museum and touch tank.
Adventure Aquarium – Camden Large aquarium featuring sharks, hippos, sea turtles, penguins, and interactive touch tanks; formerly New Jersey State Aquarium.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge – Forked River Sanctuary for abandoned, injured, or abused animals including exotics, farm animals, and birds; visitors can feed some animals popcorn.
Six Flags Wild Safari Adventure – Jackson Drive-through safari with over 1,200 animals from six continents, including elephants, lions, giraffes, and rhinos.
Space Farms Zoo & Museum – Wantage Family-owned zoo and museum with over 500 animals, including bears, big cats, and a large antique collection.
Thompson Park Zoo – Lincroft Small animal exhibit area within Thompson Park, featuring farm animals, birds, and deer.
Turtle Back Zoo – West Orange Modern, accredited zoo with over 200 species, African Adventure, Sea Turtle Recovery, train ride, carousel, and ropes course.
