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New Jersey Seizes 25 Animals Amid Zoo Controversy

3/5/2025

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In a decisive move, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has seized 25 animals from SeaQuest zoo in Woodbridge, responding to a staggering 3,500 complaints since 2019. While the zoo continues to operate, concerns linger as unpermitted animals remain on-site, raising questions about their welfare and the facility's future.

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In a decisive move, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has seized 25 animals from SeaQuest zoo in Woodbridge, responding to a staggering 3,500 complaints since 2019. While the zoo continues to operate, concerns linger as unpermitted animals remain on-site, raising questions about their welfare and the facility's future.