Popcorn Park Zoo

Pros: a good cause to support, educational, if you like zoos, its a nice outing
Cons: seeing injured, sick, or deformed animals can be upsetting

We live in New Jersey, in an area where there are a good amount of stores and shops. But, you can only go the the Mall so many times and have it still be exciting. So last summer we decided to take a drive down to Popcorn Park Zoo. Friends of ours had...

Pros: Handicap friendly; petting friendly; great for all ages; donations used for animals not atmosphere
Cons: sandy paths for those who can't trek it without a stroller; summer odors...

Popcorn Park Zoo in Forked River New Jersey. From the Garden State Parkway: exit 74; then make left onto Rt 530 W for 7 miles. Open from June through October from 11-5pm and 1-5pm other months. This open air zoo is appropriate for all ages and open ...

Pros: inexpensive, many animals, supporting a worthy cause
Cons: paths aren't paved, dusty, no shade

The Popcorn Park Zoo, which is located in Forked River New Jersey, is a truly unique experience for all ages! I have been there numerous times with my children, and every time they learn something new and have tremendous fun.

For those who...

Pros: Compassionate and caring zoo
Cons: Need more investment to be able to help more animals.

Popcorn Zoo, located in Forked River, South New Jersey, is a unique zoo in many ways.
The zoo is a non profit organization run mainly by donations. The zoo is unique in that it provides refuge for animals that are old, sick or abandoned.

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Pros: The zoo cares for animals with some form of disability.
Cons: Located in a very sandy area which gives it a somewhat dirty appearance.

Living just a few miles from the zoo I decided, with my wife, to spend a few hours there on a sunny early Spring afternoon.
When you first approach the zoo the appearance, because of the very sandy surroundings, seems very dirty. This is the...

Pros: you get to help pay for the care of the animals
Cons: small, dirty, and small

I live in the area near the zoo. I have been there several times since
moving here 10 years ago. The zoo is a wonderful place to go on a nice
day to be outside and see some animals. If I didn't live in the area I
would not plan for a...

Pros: A zoo with a huge heart, animal cruelty is reversed here through compassion and care.
Cons: The lack of funding received for the outstanding job they do !.

The Popcorn Zoo is one that shouldn't be missed by those who live or vacation in New Jersey. Anyone who has
compassion for animals has to appreciate this zoo for all it stands for. They do an outstanding job in righting a
wrong done to...

Pros: Supporting a wonderful cause
Cons: None

The Popcorn Park Zoo, located in Forked River, is funded by donations
as well as through the fees that are charged to enter the zoo. These
animals have all been rescued in one way or another. This place is
a wonderful way to show your...

Pros: All money goes back to animals
Cons: No pavement

I would have to say this is one of the best places you could go. NO animals are bought, sold, and none are breed to be sold. This is the last resort for many of these animals and if is wasn't for Popcorn Park Zoo many of these animals would not be...

Pros: Close to so many animals. Value. Something different.
Cons: Needs to be bigger so more animals can get a second chance.

My wife and decided to visit here with our two friends yesterday. It just happened to be on the way to their shore house. Anyway, the zoo is amazing!!! It was so heartwarming to know that such a place exists where animals have a place to go when no one else will take them. They don't have to be a beautiful tiger, either. Some of the animals are simple pigs, ducks, or even a cow. (There is a lesson to be learned here about finding beauty in all creatures on this planet.)

The sand and smells are a small price to pay to see the variety of animals, and the love that they receive at the Popcorn Park Zoo. I also do not know of place where $3.50 gets a person so close to many animals, and spend an hour of their time.

If you haven't visited here, you are missing out on so many levels. And if you have any extra $$$$, take the opportunity to sponsor and animal, or two. We decided to sponsor a goose and a mountain lion.