Zoos
Space Farms: Zoo & Museum
📍 218 County Road 519, Sussex, NJ 07461🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM |
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. Space Farms features over 500 live wild animals across diverse species including lions, tigers, bears, leopards, jaguars, lemurs, buffalo, kangaroos, monkeys, llamas, and hyenas, making it a significant animal collection for a family-run facility. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,812 visitors.
Quick Facts
- 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
💡 Did You Know?
- Space Farms features over 500 live wild animals across diverse species including lions, tigers, bears, leopards, jaguars, lemurs, buffalo, kangaroos, monkeys, llamas, and hyenas, making it a significant animal collection for a family-run facility
- The venue operates as a dual attraction with 9 museum buildings housing over 50 antique cars, motorcycles, horse-drawn carriages, sleighs, antique dolls, firearms collection, farm machinery, and Indian artifacts—essentially multiple museums under one property
- Space Farms operates on a seasonal schedule, closed November through April, allowing visitors optimal viewing during late spring when newborn animals are visible
- The attraction features interactive animal feeding experiences with Kodiak bears as a highlighted interactive element, allowing visitors to engage directly with large predators
💬 What Visitors 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
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