About Space Farms: Zoo & Museum

Wild animal habitat & Americana exhibits. Family-run zoo with hands-on areas plus early American & antique car exhibits. Closed Nov.-April.

💬 What Parents Say

  • 💡Plan your visit around animal feeding times for an engaging experience—reviewers highlighted how feeding time showcases the animals' intelligence and behavior in fascinating ways
  • 💡Allocate most of a full day for your visit—the venue combines a zoo with multiple museum buildings featuring antique cars, taxidermy, historical artifacts, and collections across different themed structures
  • 🕐Visit during late spring to see newborn animals, and consider visiting in off-season weekends when crowds are minimal, allowing you to spend quality time observing animals from multiple angles without feeling rushed
  • 💡Bring a camera and plan to watch animals from various viewing angles—this venue's layout allows more engaging observation compared to traditional window-based zoo exhibits
  • 💡Young children will be highly engaged by interactive experiences like bear feeding demonstrations where animals perform behaviors (such as waving), making this especially suitable for families with little ones

Hours

Monday10 AM–5 PM
Tuesday10 AM–5 PM
Wednesday10 AM–5 PM
Thursday10 AM–5 PM
Friday10 AM–5 PM
Saturday10 AM–5 PM
Sunday10 AM–5 PM

Space Farms: Zoo & Museum

★★★★☆ 4.3 (1812 reviews)
📍 218 County Road 519, Sussex, NJ 07461
Type
Zoo & Museum
Location
Wantage, NJ
Size
100 acres
Animals
Over 500 animals, 100+ species
Highlights
Antique cars, farm machinery, Indian artifacts, animal feeding
Best For
All ages
Admission
Daily tickets from $26; Season passes from $52

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