Cohanzick Zoo — Zoo in Bridgeton

Cohanzick Zoo and its collection

Cohanzick Zoo, opened in 1934, is a zoo in Bridgeton, United States.

Open since 1934 and claiming the title of the earliest zoo in New Jersey, it holds more than 100 animals across 45 species. The city's Department of Recreation and Public Affairs runs it, with county money and donations, and an animal-sponsorship scheme is also offered.

What the venue says

  • While there are no major commercial food concessions operating directly inside the small zoo grounds, visitors are welcome to bring packed snacks or bagged lunches to enjoy at the park's picnic areas.
  • Free parking is conveniently available right adjacent to the main zoo entrance off Mayor Aitken Drive.
  • the entire zoo is fully wheelchair accessible with easy, flat, and walkable loops that make it manageable for visitors of all mobility levels

Opening hours

Days Opens Closes
Monday 09:00 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 17:00
Thursday 09:00 17:00
Friday 09:00 17:00
Saturday 09:00 17:00
Sunday 09:00 17:00

Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.

Facilities

We hold no categorised facilities for Cohanzick Zoo. What the venue itself says is under “What the venue says” above.

Exhibitions & events

No upcoming events

No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Cohanzick Zoo at this time.

Location & map

45 Mayor Aitken Dr
Bridgeton
United States

Loading map…

The map could not be loaded.

Open in OpenStreetMap

© OpenStreetMap contributors

Open in OpenStreetMap

Frequently asked questions

No frequently asked questions yet

We have not published any questions and answers for Cohanzick Zoo.

Animals

Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Cohanzick Zoo.

Exhibits

  • totem pole and strolling gardens