Zoo
Cohanzick Zoo
11 locals recommend
Tips from locals
Tom
February 11, 2021
The Cohanzick Zoo opened its gates as New Jersey’s first zoo in 1934. Home to nearly 100 animals representing more than 45 different species from around the world, the zoo has been a regional destination attraction for generations. We are a small free zoo, situated on approximately 15 acres within the city of Bridgeton’s 1100 acre park, but we provide a home for some larger than life animals including Holly, our Asiatic black bear! We’ve been described by many as a hidden gem nestled in the woods, well off the beaten path.
The Cohanzick Zoo opened its gates as New Jersey’s first zoo in 1934. Home to nearly 100 animals representing more than 45 different species from around the world, the zoo has been a regional destination attraction for generations. We are a small free zoo, situated on approximately 15 acres within…
Catherine
August 21, 2020
Free Zoo for all ages! Bird watch with the peacocks and say hello to the Tiger and Bear!
Beth
December 18, 2019
Small free zoo with nearby hiking trails, lake, and small splash park.
Erika
June 11, 2018
Free and Open Year Round to the Public! Local Zoo runs on visitor donations. Has park at entrance with picnic and play areas.
Flavia
October 12, 2017
Bridgeton boasts one of the largest urban parks in the State, and NJ's oldest FREE public zoo. The park has all kinds of somewhat hidden delights (but that's a park for you)--walking and biking trails, a sandy beach on Sunset Lake (where boating is allowed), and in Spring a blaze of rhododendrons along the winding central Park Drive that cuts a swathe through the park for a mile. The Cohanzick Zoo is a great stop for families--super well-run, clean, educational, fun, with no grand wild animals beyond a couple of beautiful young tigers, but lots of information and just enough to see up close to keep you and your kids entertained for an hour or two. Events are held there periodically too.
Bridgeton boasts one of the largest urban parks in the State, and NJ's oldest FREE public zoo. The park has all kinds of somewhat hidden delights (but that's a park for you)--walking and biking trails, a sandy beach on Sunset Lake (where boating is allowed), and in Spring a blaze of rhododendrons al…
Location
45 Mayor Aitken Dr
Bridgeton, NJ