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Location
Visitor tip
The zoo is exceptionally well-maintained and clean with clear pathways. Visit after any weather events (rain, snow) as maintenance is kept up to standard
Best time
Check out special seasonal events like 'Boo at the Zoo' - the zoo plans special events year-round for all ages, which add variety to your visit
Visitor tip
Arrive early or be patient for popular exhibits - the Bengal Tiger is noted as hard to spot as he doesn't always come outside, so patience and timing help capture sightings
About Cohanzick Zoo
NJ's first animal park, with free entry. The state's first zoo with free admission, educational programs & 100+ animals on 15 acres.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Established
- 1934 — New Jersey's first zoo
- Admission
- Free, 7 days a week
- Focus
- Wildlife sanctuary and education, local ecosystems
What visitors say
I accidentally ended up here after getting lost on a long drive Sunday morning… it was well maintained, pathways were clear of snow. It’s definitely a good place to go for a stroll with some minor feline entertainment. I enjoyed my time…
Family loves it here. This zoo is well maintained and exceptionally clean. I’ve lived in the area for 40+ years and I’ve never seen the Zoo look this good. The Bengal Tiger was actually out on the day I took these pictures. He’s a…
It's a free, local, small zoo. You can't really complain too much about it since it is free. You can finish walking through the zoo at a leisurely pace while checking out all of the exhibits within 45 mins. There is plenty of parking as…
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Did You Know?
- Cohanzick Zoo is New Jersey's first animal park and the state's first zoo with free admission
- The zoo houses over 100 animals across 15 acres and features Bengal Tigers among its primary exhibits
- The zoo is open 7 days a week with free admission and offers year-round special events for all ages
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