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includes African leopard sisters Nakia and Shuri. Nakia sports a normal spotted coat, but Shuri has a black coat. Black, or melanistic, leopards are uncommon and actually do have spots. They are a little harder to see, but look closely in just the right light.
The Cohanzick Zoo has a growing collection of animal statuary featuring Gordy the gorilla, Mr. Kipling the life-sized Komodo dragon, Shorty the giraffe, and Daisy with George, the mother and baby gorillas.
Through support from the Cohanzick Zoological Society and the surrounding community, Cohanzick Zoo plans to remain a top family destination in Cumberland County, with improvements that include new animals, new exhibits, maintenance, and landscaping. Over the years, the zoo has been home to thousands of animals and has provided a home for injured, non-releasable and orphaned wildlife, and unwanted, often illegal, exotic animals from the pet trade. The City Park also provides a children’s splash park, scenic walking tours, and Sunset Lake.
Admission to the zoo is free; donations help provide food and care for the animals. 45 Mayor Aitken Drive, Bridgeton; 856-453- 1658; www.cohanzick-zoo.com l
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