Cohanzick Zoo
New Jersey’s first zoo, established in 1934. The municipal zoo remains a signature free attraction within Bridgeton City Park.
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A South Jersey day trip built around New Jersey’s first zoo, a 1,100-acre city park, lakes and waterways, museums and one of the state’s largest concentrations of historic architecture.
New Jersey’s first zoo, established in 1934. The municipal zoo remains a signature free attraction within Bridgeton City Park.
About 1,100 acres of trails, picnic areas, playing fields, basketball, lakes, wooded areas and recreation facilities.
A 7,500-square-foot seasonal water-play venue next to the zoo, with 28 water fixtures and family amenities.
Approximately 2,200 structures and examples of early American, Victorian-era and later architecture across a large portion of the city.
A major regional Lenni-Lenape collection housed at the Bridgeton Public Library.
A City Park museum celebrating athletes, teams and sports history from across South Jersey.
Water, fishing, picnic and walking opportunities inside the park system.
The Cohansey River, courthouse area and historic commercial blocks create a walkable historic-city core.
Zoo events, summer children’s programming, concerts and city celebrations add seasonal reasons to visit.
Bridgeton is not a conventional hotel cluster. The strongest reason to visit is its parks, zoo, history and county-seat activity, while larger hotel inventories are generally found elsewhere in Cumberland County.
NJTGO did not identify enough clearly verified conventional hotel inventory inside Bridgeton city to present a meaningful hotel directory. This page does not fill the gap with properties that merely use a Bridgeton mailing address.
Travelers who need a larger hotel selection can compare properties in Vineland and Millville, then use Bridgeton as a day-trip or county-seat destination. Always verify the actual municipality, address and current operating status before booking.
Start with the Cohanzick Zoo and a walk through the surrounding park.
Lunch downtown or along Laurel/North Pearl, then browse the historic center.
Visit a museum, explore lakes and trails, or use the Splash Park in season.
Finish with dinner in Bridgeton before continuing to lodging elsewhere in Cumberland County if needed.