ABOUT US

The Associated Humane Societies, founded in 1906, is the largest animal sheltering system in New Jersey.  We comprise three shelters located in Newark, Forked River, and Tinton Falls .  Our Forked River facility also includes Popcorn Park Zoo. Established in 1977, Popcorn Park Zoo is a sanctuary for abandoned, injured, ill, exploited, abused or elderly wildlife, exotic and farm animals, and birds.

The Society is a not for profit, 501 (c) 3 organization, and Popcorn Park is also a federally licensed zoo. The Society prides itself on our devotion to the thousands of animals that we care for annually and the chance for a better life we offer them.  Please learn more about the Society and Popcorn Park Zoo throughout our web site, watch A Century of Caring, visit the zoo, public service, and the various programs we have for them. Come back often, because good things are always happening because AHS Cares!

To understand how your funds help our charges, read our annual report or federal form 990 for charitable organizations.

Please note:  None of the beautiful photos on our site are stock photos. Every animal image you see is an animal that we rescued, is currently in our care or was adopted from one of our shelters!