Jungle Habitat was a theme park opened in 1972 and closed in 1976. The park was home to over 1500 animals and consisted of a drive-through and walk-through section. There were animals that had broken out of their enclosures, guests who were attacked, and outbreaks of animal tuberculosis. The park closed following a township vote due to poor management, competition from Great Adventure, and the park's inability to easily expand. The site's deteriorated buildings remained, and there were rumors in the years following the park closure that animals still roamed the property (none of which were true). The site is part of Long Pond Ironworks State Park and is administered by Ringwood State Park.
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