Zoos and Gardens for New Jersey Kids

Find the best and latest exhibits at New Jersey's zoos, or cool art and blooms at its botanical gardens.
Zoos and Animal Encounters
Hang out with the giant hippos at Camden's Adventure Aquarium. Photo by Kaylynn Chiarello Ebner
The Best New Jersey Zoos and Aquariums to Visit with Kids
Tropical fish, rays, and sharks swim in the store windows at
Northeast's First SEA LIFE Aquarium Announces Spring 2020 Opening at American Dream in NJ
Visiting the Turtle Back Zoo means plenty of cute photo ops.
Visiting the Turtle Back Zoo: 10 Best Things To Do and See
Sea creatures galore wait to greet visitors at the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey.
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Visiting the Adventure Aquarium in NJ: 10 Best Things To Do and See
Brookhollow's Barnyard is a family-run petting zoo in Boonton.
Visiting Brookhollow's Barnyard: Tips for Visiting this NJ Petting Zoo with Kids
Pet baby goats on a visit to Brookhollow's Barnyard in Boonton. Photo by Kaylynn Ebner
Meet the Animals at these New Jersey Petting Zoos and Animal Farms

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Gardens and Arboretums
Greenwood Gardens: A Sweet (and Cheap) Day Trip to Short Hills, NJ
The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum is home to hundreds of plant species and almost as many migrating birds.
Botanical Gardens and Arboretums With Kid-Friendly Programming in New Jersey
Grounds for Sculpture: A Hidden Gem in New Jersey
Camden Children's Garden Welcomes Little Explorers
A Dozen Fun Things to Do with Kids at Duke Farms in Hillsborough, NJ
Kids and grown-ups alike will love exploring the lush gardens at Reeves-Reed Arboretum.
Explore Lush Gardens and Nature with Kids at Reeves-Reed Arboretum

Latest Zoos & Gardens News

Meet lots of goats and cows at South Mountain Creamery. Photo by Jenifer Marino Walters
12 Great Animal Farms and Petting Zoos near DC for Kids
Get up close to all kinds of animals at these great farms and petting zoos.
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Bao Li can't wait to meet your family! Photo credit: Roshan Patel/Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
Giant Pandas Return to the National Zoo!
Join in the panda-monium at the National Zoo and other places in the DC area!
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The countdown is on for the return of giant pandas to Smithsonian's National Zoo. Photo courtesy of the zoo
Giant Pandas are Returning to DC's National Zoo!
Hooray! The giant pandas are coming!
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The National Zoo's giant pandas are set to return to China by December 7, 2023. Photo credit to Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Panda Palooza: A Farewell to the National Zoo's Giant Pandas
Here's how to help bid farewell to the National Zoo's beloved giant pandas.
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Ride the San Diego Zoo Skyfari. Photo courtesy of Christina Simmons, for the San Diego Zoo.
The Best Zoos in the US: Take Your Kids on a Family Animal Adventure
Want to feed a flamingo or pet a wallaby? We know just where to go.
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Spend the day on safari with over 1,000 animals at Lion Country Safari.
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10 Amazing Drive-thru Zoos and Safaris
See lions, bears, giraffes, and more animals from your car!
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