Broadway Zoological Park is a 90-acre hidden gem along the Cape Fear River, built with conservation, accessibility and family fun in mind
Broadway Zoological Park isn’t necessarily “new.” The 90-acre zoo nestled among the tall oaks and loblolly pines just east of Broadway and south of the Cape Fear River officially opened in April 2025 and has been in the works for over roughly six years. The park has more than 13,000 followers on Facebook and a growing legion of fans who have publicly praised its size, breadth of animals on display, cleanliness, affordability and accessibility.
Yet, according to Park Manager Haley Jernigan, Broadway Zoological Park has done little to “get its name out” in its 15 months of existence…