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All the United States New Jersey Lacey Township Popcorn Park Zoo

Popcorn Park Zoo

A unusual sanctuary for abused and exotic animals in South Jersey.

Lacey Township, New Jersey

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Established in 1977, Popcorn Park Zoo is a sanctuary for abandoned, injured, ill, exploited, abused or elderly wildlife, exotic and farm animals, and birds.

It houses over 200 rescued animals, and even includes a pet adoption center. Located on 7 acres in New Jersey's beautiful Pinelands, Popcorn Park offers an environment of safety, care, and peace to its residents, a diverse array of animals unfortunate enough to need a rescue, but lucky enough to wind up here.

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Garden State Pkwy, exit 74. Turn west (left) onto Lacey Rd. and go 6.7 miles to Humane Way. Turn right into Zoo.

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Popcorn Park Zoo
Humane Way at Lacey Road
99 Grover Avenue
Lacey Township, New Jersey, 08731
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39.909272, -74.329932
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