Animals

A viral video convinced people a tiger was loose in Jackson, NJ, sparking panicked calls to police. Six Flags Great Adventure confirms all their animals, tigers included, are safe. So what did people actually see roaming the Pine Barrens?

An owl that lands on your arm, a monkey at the beach, a pet bear at the door... sounds amazing, right? Turns out these wild animals (and more) are actually illegal to own as pets in New Jersey. See the full list here

The Cape May Zoo bids farewell to Ariel, their beloved river otter who recovered from a stroke and inspired keepers and visitors alike.

The deadliest animal in the world is not a shark or snake. It is found right here in New Jersey. With over 60 species carrying dangerous diseases, here is what you need to know to stay safe from mosquitoes this season

Meet Squint, a South Jersey squirrel without a tail who now shows up at my door daily for peanuts. And even has fans online after I shared his story.

A small dog was found alive inside a trash bag, tossed into a dumpster in Lindenwold. Now police are searching for a woman "of interest" in the case.

All four dogs were pitbull mixes that showed signs consistent with dog fighting, police said.

Jeffrey Finlay faces jail time and a lifetime ban on owning animals, under a plea deal in Ocean County.

The snuggle is real at this list of New Jersey (and a couple in nearby PA) farms with animals, baby and full-grown, depending on the season.

New Jersey has begun the process of shutting down an aquarium and zoo facility in Woodbridge, after thousands of complaints and numerous violations.

The internet has named this common New Jersey snake the zombie snake due to its strange behavior.

New Jersey is home to two venomous snakes, neither of which is the water moccasin.