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    3.0 (2 reviews)

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    Animal Adventure Park - Giraffe memorial

    Animal Adventure Park

    4.4(106 reviews)
    26.7 mi

    I have been obsessed with wanting to visit this zoo since 2017 and April the giraffe gave birth on…read morecamera.. and we finally went! The staff was absolutely incredible! It was an overcast day so it wasn't very crowded. The animals were well kept and taken care of. We loved visiting Oliver first thing when you walk thru the gate, he loves his lettuce! Every employee cares about every one of those animals and it shows. We did the sloth encounter with Olivia and she was so knowledgeable and loving with the sloths, answered all our questions and even took our picture with puppy and Lola. It was an experience we'll never forget. There is a rope course in the middle that we had to try out and it was so much fun! The feed buckets were a little expensive for what they were but we figure worth it if the cost was going back to the animals and my son had such a great time feeding anything and everything he could, even returning to his "favorites" like the Capybara. As we were leaving, the cashier at the gift shop made sure we knew about the discount our park admission got us to the preserve drive thru area so of course we headed over there. All in all an amazing experience and we hope to come back!

    We had such a fun time - definitely with the 3.5 hours drive from NYC. We fed giraffes and lots of…read moreother animals. We also did the drive through safari which was a blast as well! highly recommend!

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    Fairy Tale Forest - Santa's Village

    Fairy Tale Forest

    3.8(12 reviews)
    74.6 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    Authentic German food, it was great! Portion size for lunch…read morewas perfect. Pricing very reasonable. Decor was enchanting. Gift shop was fully stocked!

    Oak Ridge, NJ - calling all influencers! This place is hugely Instagrammable and super enchanting!…read moreLol. Mariah Carey even shot her Christmas music video here. But you don't have to care about snapping cute pics to appreciate that Fairy Tale Forest is an absolute wholesome delight for children and for adults to live their childhood nostalgia. There is a real magical forest feel as you wander through the park, which isn't large, but the life-size storybook cottages and fairy tale sets are beautifully detailed and lovingly restored. The grounds are clean and well-manicured (a sign says the gardens are curated by Raine Garden Designs). A list of daily events & activities are posted such as magic shows, live music, and character meet & greets. The staff and actors are all warm and friendly. My child loved running around and exploring, participating in the activities, but I enjoyed it just as much if not more. There are shaded picnic tables under umbrellas (next to the Bluebird Stage so you can catch a show while you eat). The food is from the on-site restaurant Fables, and is quite good, certainly better than your average amusement park fare (I was really happy to get a proper salad!). The restaurant is only open for private parties/events/rentals at the moment, but I'm told they hope to have it up and running at some point. The interior is also themed. There is a reasonably priced gift shop with a nice selection of toys, souvenirs, costumes, and gifts. I would say this park is suitable for younger kids, maybe up to 8 or even an unjaded 10yo (have your kids dress up as knights, wizards, princesses, and fairy tale characters!). It's also kind of a cool spot for a date. This is an "analog" park with some animatronics, and you shouldn't expect any dazzling razzmatazz or high-octane thrills. Six Flags it ain't. But come with the right mindset for the unique experience this is and you won't be disappointed. It's good ol' fashioned throwback family fun and brings back an era that doesn't exist anymore. Indeed, many NJ locals have fond memories of this park from when they were young. It was built in the 1950s by an industrious German dude and features scenes from Grimm's Fairytales that his mother used to read to the family, and was expanded with more set pieces over the next couple of decades. Unfortunately it closed down in 2003 and FINALLY reopened last year, after efforts were stalled during the pandemic. All I can say is goooo and visit this charming, singular, and uncorporatized attraction, and support a still founding family-owned local business. It's a complete joy!

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