Space Farms: Zoo & Museum

Space Farms Zoo and Museum is a remarkable 100-acre family destination located in Wantage, Sussex County, New Jersey, combining a full-scale wildlife zoo with an extraordinary collection of historical artifacts across nine museum buildings. The zoo is home to over 500 live wild animals representing more than 100 species, including lions, tigers, bears, and primates, making it one of the most diverse private wildlife collections in the northeastern United States. Museum exhibits showcase more than 50 antique cars and motorcycles, vintage firearms, farm machinery, Native American artifacts, dolls, and an indoor waterfall. Picnic areas, a playground, and an on-site pizza restaurant round out the amenities, while daily walk-through access and seasonal passes make Space Farms an exceptional multigenerational destination that blends wildlife wonder with American heritage.