Great zoo! Clean and well managed. We enjoyed all of the animals and especially the stories posted outside most of their areas. Great spot and wonderful staff. read more

wow what a great zoo very up close to the many different species you will come across liins tigers and bears oh my?well not to sure about bears but I am sure the popcorn zoo is a win win with the family. Explore on your own too !it's all what you want in a special zoo.& don't forget to feed the animals they . thier treats. read more

Popcorn Park Zoo - Zoos Near Me - Forked River, New Jersey

Stay away from Popcorn Park. They will lie to you and kill your animals. We had a situation with our dog Teddy. We call them for HELP. The lady who came over lied to us in saying that they wouldn't kill our dog. That they would HELP him. 10 days later they KILLED our dog Teddy. Had they not LIED to my family we would have found other ways to HELP him. If you value your pets lives then go else where. Now my whole family is horried, upset, angry... It was disgusting what they did. read more

Pros: - Pricing is fair. (The three of us with my toddler with popcorn came out to around $25) - Lots of different animals to see. (Was surprised how big this place actually was) - Get close to the peacocks and ducks. - Ability to feed most of the animals with the popcorn you purchase. Cons: - When it rains there's puddles that make it difficult to pass without getting your shoes wet. read more

This place is just wonderful! And it has such a great mission to save abandoned and abused animals. The enclosures are clean and well kept. They let some animals walk around to engage with you, and no matter how old you are you will just love this place! read more

The counter granny was very rude. I wasn't moving fast enough for her and she was aggravated with me but took it out on my 6 yr old. She was away from the counter for 10mins so by the time she came back there were 3 families waiting to enter. I had never been there before and while asking questions she said, "Come On Lady" while gesturing to the line. As I'm about to pay she, last minute asks if I want popcorn. I said is it to eat or for the animals? She said, animals so I said ok I'll take one. She huffed and slammed a box down. My son asked if some or all the animals get popcorn and with an attitude said something along the lines of yeah thats how it goes. It was her tone and vibe more than her actual words but like your mad at me don't take it out a kid. Anyway, it took us all of 15mins to see the whole zoo. Very small, good for little kids. It would be better if you could picnic in the area but no outside food is allowed. They should consider adding a little park to make it more of an experience. read more

A great place for a quiet day outing outside in park like setting with animals. A unique place.

It was a beautiful day so my wife and I decided to take the long drive down to Forked River and the Popcorn Park Zoo. We are huge animal lovers and have fostered dozens of cats and dogs over the years so we were intrigued by the stories of the animals at PPZ. The zoo itself is pretty small and is more of a sanctuary for rescues than a zoo. What it lacked in size it made up for in character and personality. Every animal there, from the blind tiger to the declawed bobcat, had an incredible back story of the which really added to the experience. You must take your time, read about these beautiful animals and feed them some popcorn!!! A good time for a good cause! read more

Beautiful place for animals and adoption. Kohls loves to help this place out every year.

I recently adopted a cat .... And I've been to the zoo there ... I've recently moved to NJ and the experience here was very nice

this is a fun day trip for youngsters or people who just like to visit a small zoo. Because they are nearby I have gone often with my young grandson. It is sad to see some of the animals who have been taken in and our "less than perfect "but that is also the beauty of this particular zoo. " read more

Unable to feed animals. A lot of empty cages pricey for what it is. Good to fill a short afternoon for locals. Hopefully they are working on improvements it was a nice zoo 25 years ago read more

Great place for kids and adults alike. Would help with real bathroom facilities. Care of animals is wonderful.

Today was my second visit at the Popcorn Zoo. I haven't been here for a few years, but it's still one of my favorite zoos of all time. It's also A very affordable interactive family activity. I love that you can feed the animals and the peacocks and the geese follow you around begging for popcorn. Lol... The animals are beautiful and cared for so well. The white horse was still there just as beautiful as ever! And the brown horse was simply gorgeous! I can't wait to go back for another visit! And yes, my original review stands, this place is 5 stars all the way!! read more

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Okay I just had contact with them. They are open and never closed so this information that someone posted is incorrect. If you need to adopt a dog or cat or would like to sponsor a dog or cat or want to go visit the sweetest rescue zoo on earth -go. Summer is a great time to go it is near the Jersey shore, go have fun! Someone on Yelp changed the address. I wouldn't have done that since I know where it is. Here is the correct address. 1 Humane Way Forked River, NJ 08731 Tel: (609) 693-1900 read more

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Omg this place is wonderful I recommend this place because is not huge and is fantastic you can see the peacocks surrounding the place is really lovely read more

For over 10x years all my pets have come from here . Really nice caring great folks. Very reasonable adoption fees too .

I spoke with a lady named Cathy- she was so helpful and compassionate This is an amazing place - the animals are their Too Priority 10+++++++++ Sandy Leibfried read more

We visit PPZ when our Grand Children visit with us for a few days. We all enjoy the animals. The park is neat & orderly, peacocks walk near you, the feeding of Popcorn & Peanuts is delightful. When we finish visiting the Zoo section, we take the time to visit the Animal Humane Society building. There we can see the Cats & Dogs available for adoption. We have rescued a few pets from AHS and truly admire the attention & care given to ALL the animals. Staff are professional, pleasant, & apparently happy to work there. read more

I live this little zoo that you feed the animals popcorn

SO MANY RUDE EMPLOYEES. The zoo is beautiful but staff? Horrible. I have been there multiple times since I was a child. Recently started going as an adult and I was shocked. The staff in the shelter need a wake up check. read more

Wonderful sanctuary for animals in great need. They have at least 6 African lions. The neat thing is you can get within 2 feet of them when they come to the fence. You can almost feel them breath. No zoo like this in United States. 2 cougars who will make eye contact. 5 tigers. Some are ok with people around and a couple don't like people. Several black bears call this home. An 80 year old tortoise lives here. Many goats, sheep, llamas and alpacas, plus Bella the dairy cow. There are many varieties of monkeys like Tess and Pixie the 38 year old capuchin monkey who knows hugs and kisses. Several monkeys saved from lab testing and others were owned by misguided people. The horses Mickey and Seven have interesting backstories. Four foxes, one who lost his leg in Kuwait. Beautiful snow leopard named Tai. Dominic the donkey loves people and to play ball and Jezebel just loves people. Scary things in the reptile house including a crocodile and boa constrictor. Lots of birds to enjoy including a red tail hawk who lost his wing. If you love animals, you will have a great time in a beautiful, natural pine barrens setting. read more

Great park wish we could have gone today. Checked the website and called they said they were open. Packed the kids in the car for the long ride only to see a sign saying they were closed for a private event. Would be nice if they could update their website or answering service, since gas isn't cheap and we wasted our time. Word of advice before you go make sure you talk to a real person don't go by what the website or their answering service says. read more

On Sunday funday we took the kids to the popcorn zoo so many amazing animals it was not only fun for them but for us as well you can spend a few hours walking around looking and feeding them they have a bear lion tiger ohhh my haha all them have a story to be told it was so nice to see them rescue some distraught animals the monkeys are so funny trying to catch the peanuts it was my first time there and will definitely be back.. read more

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For many years I've been visiting the Popcorn Park Zoo-Animal Sanctuary ( its more of a Sanctuary than Zoo). If it wasn't for Popcorn Park these animals would have no place to go. They have tame Peacocks that are free roaming. They are absolutely beautiful( buy Peanuts & they will follow you the whole time) The Zoo is small, which is great for Kids. The admission fee (which is really,really reasonable) goes towards the Park. I can't tell you how much I enjoy this Sanctuary for animals. read more

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Great place they save so many animals all kinds I'd love to see the zoo one day soon!! read more

Been coming here for years! Inexpensive, well-maintained, "no frills" feeding zoo. It's more like a park filled with rescued animals that you get to feed. Upon purchasing tickets you have the option of buying popcorn or peanuts to feed the animals (highly recommend doing so). Once you're in, you get to take a stroll with the beautiful peacocks roaming about while taking your time feeding the animals. There are turtles, ducks, monkeys, pigs, horses, ponies, goats, lions, tigers, and bears oh my! All of which you get to feed. This zoo has a no rush feeling compared to other zoos that typically enforce you to stick to the paths and follow a map. This is much different which is why I love it so much. It has a very open feel and no matter how crowded it gets you just never feel rushed or that you're in anyone's way. It is on the smaller side which isn't a problem to me - just makes me more inclined to take my time. Also great if it's hot & humid out - there's lots of shade and again, you can get out of the house for a bit without melting. So glad I found this hidden gem! read more

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Kid or adult, if you like animals, you will like Popcorn Park Zoo. All of the animals are rescue animals, and it is incredibly cheap for the variety of things to see. You can spend a good few hours here if you don't rush, or you can get through it in an hour if you do. I always recommend getting both peanuts and popcorn; it's fun seeing which animal likes which snack more. Kids (and adults!) will sometimes have trouble getting the food through the fences to the animals, but if the animals want it, they will help you get it to them. Read their body language, they will often look at or go to the spots that they know are easiest! Also, remember to be kind and respect the animals--most of them come from abusive backgrounds and yelling at them or teasing them just makes you look like a bad person. read more

Visited on a Sunday and was very busy but we were still able to see all the animals and not feel rushed. It is a small zoo. Since it was hot many cages the animals were inside but that is expected. they have popcorn and peanuts to purchase to feed the animals. Zoo was very clean no garbage on the ground. It's sand so be sure to wear comfortable shoes that you don't mind getting dirty. There are shady spots but a lot is unshaded so wear sunblock. Some of the animals have a story attached about where they came from, was nice to hear about how they are safe now and home at the popcorn park zoo. Many of the animals were rescued from horrible situations. Adult was a 7.00 admission. They had a tiny gift shop at the end with very fair prices! Parking lot was filled but we did find a few close spots, on a busy day be prepared to walk. Check out the shelter right next door to see all the animals up for adoption! read more

I love this zoo! I highly recommend it for all ages. It's not a very over-the-top extravagant zoo, but you can really tell they love and care for the animals here. You won't find any stands selling merchandise or food, but there are picnic tables near the parking lot if you'd like to bring something for lunch.The entry fee is only $5, and you can pay an additional $2.50 if you'd like to buy popcorn to feed the farm animals. I think it's amazing what Popcorn Park does, as all of the animals here are all injured or rescued. It is likely that many of these animals would not have survived in the wild. You can see all types of animals here - lions, tigers, bears and a lot of super cute farm animals that you can feed. There's a ton of peacocks, geese and ducks who walk around as well. In addition to this great little zoo, there is an animal shelter right next to it. They allow you to walk through the animal shelter and visit the pups and cats, which is always fun. read more

Popcorn Park Zoo - Holy cow! - Zoos Near Me - Forked River, New Jersey

Not your normal zoo But don't be discouraged the experience is the same!! Super cute experience. Make sure to buy the peanuts & popcorn to feed the bears & monkeys it makes for so much fun watching the monkeys crack the peanuts. The prices of the zoo is donation, which makes great to bring kids, friends of kids,, and extra kids.. Its very spacious. You can actually pet some of the animals. Would do over! read more

We visited recently and had a great experience! Easy to get to. One turn off the Parkway and 7 miles down the road, you're there. I was surprised by the 5 dollar entrance fee, and 2.50 popcorn and peanuts. Though not to tasty, but hey, it's supposed to be for the animals! Right? I ate some...... sorry. Just seeing the animals, the rescues with posted stories on their enclosures, and others that are living out their golden years here was cool. A good way to spend a day. I was happy my money went to support the zoo. The ground is sandy with exposed roots. I witnessed two people trip and fall. So girls, don't wear heals. And kids, be cautious and watch where you walk. Especially due to the geese who like to nest there, on the ground! Because of all the popcorn scattered around! read more

Here's an idea. How about you make your employees park across the death trap Lacey road instead of making visitors dodge cars with their children when they visit. Employee parking is twice as large as the visitor area which isn't saying much. I tried to park there and was advised by an employee to park across Lacey road. I dropped my family off first but others were running for dear life with their kids across the street. Zoo was ok but it was rather difficult to push a stroller through as the walkways are all sand. My family appreciates all the effort that goes into the upkeep and care of the zoo and animals. Just a bit disappointed in the accessibility. read more

It is all about saving animals and preserving their dignity. A great place in so many ways .

If you don't love the Popcorn Park Zoo, what they do, and why they do it, you're a bad person. Nope, don't argue - you cannot win. If I believed in Hell, I would wager that you were going to end up there. And if I were God, I would see to it personally. As well as promptly. Run by the American Humane Society as a sanctuary for injured, abused, or unwanted animals, often "pets" no human should ever attempt to keep as such, they have been doing their good work on the strength of donations and community support for 35 years. It is a bittersweet experience to visit this place. On one hand, it is heartwarming to know that these animals are comfortable and safe here, cherished by their keepers. On the other, you are forced to consider the sort of people who are often responsible for their having ended up in this facility. You cannot escape it, because even if you try to just bathe in the light of the more joyous aspects of Popcorn Park Zoo, you will invariably encounter some idiot who is making fun of its humble appearance, or trying to peg some helpless creature in the head with a peanut and having a laugh about it. I believe that's the same kind of person - the kind I mentioned up front. The animals, though, are a treasure, and seem genuinely happy to share their space with those who visit. Perhaps it's just the popcorn talking, though. Whichever, I can't think of another place where you can learn how soft a deer tongue is, or how unexpectedly wretched is the breath in which it dwells. Being located in the pines on a bed of white sand, beware: it gets very hot and bright on a summer day. Wear lots of SPF if you're prone to burning, a hat (whether you burn or not), and drink lots of water. Also, however much popcorn and how many peanuts you think you're going to need or want, triple it. It's inexpensive, the money goes to a good cause, and you'll get a lot more face time with the residents if you have something to exchange, thereby increasing considerably the amount of fun you'll have. Also, be sure to stop by the adoption center on the way out, and give some thought to sharing what you have with an animal in need. If nothing else, sign up for their newsletter, and support them however you can, even if just by word of mouth. read more

This zoo is a hidden gem near Toms River. Have been going nearby to Double Trouble State Park and Island Beach State Park for years but did not know this place existed. We found it by jotting down the address at the information booth / restrooms at Double Trouble State Park. The zoo costs about 5$ per adult and this goes to support the animals. The animals in the zoo are generally not those that have been born in captivity as with most zoos, instead they are rescues from idiots who kept them as pets or zoos who had too many animals and were looking at destroying the animals. Popcorn Park Zoo has everything ranging from peacocks, bears, goats, tigers, and even a camel. Park patrons can buy popcorn to feed the animals which is an interesting novelty. Highly recommend this place for the kids, and myself not being a kid even enjoyed it quite immensely and thinking of bringing my parents here for a trip some time. read more

Extremely depressing, while the idea of the park is amazing giving a place to rescued and abused animals, the financial strain is evident. The enclosures are small and have broken structures the bears looked depressed and sat in one spot scraping in peanuts and popcorn thrown at it, one was showing hair loss. All in all a good convept but desperately needs help read more

Awesome zoo! Admission is only $5! You can feed the animals popcorn ($2.50 for a large) and peanuts ($1.50 for a bag). All of the animals are rescues and each one has its own story. Some of our favorite animals were the lions, black bears, monkeys, pigs, and horses. There are also picnic tables available for public use. read more

Popcorn Park Zoo - Zoos Near Me - Forked River, New Jersey

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We have always enjoyed coming here my two grandsons love seeing all the animals especially the lion and tigers. Keep up the good work. My one complaint is that the bathrooms are a disgrace they are filihy and gross. No running water what a mess. Wish they would gave someone inspect and clean read more

They help many animals and though it may be small I have a lot of good memories with my children there. I also took my dog to the clinic there where she received great care read more