Flashback - Cohanzick Zoo, Bridgeton

Where: Cohanzick Zoo, Bridgeton

More Info: http://www.cityofbridgeton.com/zoo.html

Trip Assessment:

Ease ✮✮✮

Expense Free

Family Fun ♥♥♥

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There are very few free zoos left in the country and Cohanzick Zoo is one of them. The zoo is more than 60 years old and displays more than 100 animals. Located in Bridgeton, NJ, the zoo is open daily from 8-4pm during the winter months and closes at 5pm the rest of the year.

The zoo has an interesting history. The City of Bridgeton website says that "in 1934, the City found itself in possession of a small herd of deer which the citizens thought should be exhibited. With this, the Cohanzick Zoo began. The zoo was named for the band of Lenape Indians who resided in Bridgeton alongside the river - as a result, they became known as the Cohanzick Indians."

How to get there: I-76 East to Rt. 42 (NS Frwy.) South. Take Rt. 55 South/West to Rt. 56 West to Rt. 77 South to Bridgeton. Entering Bridgeton, the 1st light will Carll's Corner Plaza. Continue on 77 to the 4th light and turn right onto East Commerce. 3 blocks to Mayor Aitken Dr.. Entrance is on right. 60 - 90 minutes from Philadelphia.

More information can be found here and here.


Visitor information

Hours: Open daily 9am - 4pm (winter) and 9am - 5pm (summer). Closed Christmas.

Admission: FREE for families and individuals.

Groups: Call for group rates.

Group Reservations: At least 4 weeks in advance.

Lunch: Picnic areas available. Concession open weekends and holidays only.

Handicapped Access: Accessible.

Directions: I-76 East to Rt. 42 (NS Frwy.) South. Take Rt. 55 South/West to Rt. 56 West to Rt. 77 South to Bridgeton. Entering Bridgeton, the 1st light will Carll's Corner Plaza. Continue on 77 to the 4th light and turn right onto East Commerce. 3 blocks to Mayor Aitken Dr.. Entrance is on right. 60 - 90 minutes from Philadelphia.