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Zoological Society of NJ

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4.6(200 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 10 AM Wed
Zoological Society of NJ

About

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Zoological Society of NJ:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
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    Phone
    (973) 731-5800
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    Hours
    Monday:10 AM–4 PM
    Tuesday:10 AM–4 PM
    Wednesday:10 AM–4 PM
    Thursday:10 AM–4 PM
    Friday:10 AM–4 PM
    Saturday:10 AM–4 PM
    Sunday:10 AM–4 PM

Features

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Cafe: Has cafe
  • Petting zoo: Has petting zoo

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Playground: Has playground

Nearby

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