Cedarville, New Jersey · Since 2014

Where every animal knows freedom.

A 43-acre rescue farm in South Jersey. Around 300 animals who were neglected, abused or abandoned now spend their days grazing, napping and being spoiled with apple slices.

Book a Saturday visit Meet the residents
Open Saturdays
10 AM – 2 PM
Every Saturday, all year
A brown and white calf poking its head through a metal gate and licking its nose
A resident says hello

The residents

About 300 faces, and every one has a story.

Here's who you'll meet on a Saturday, from the pigs who nap all afternoon to the roosters who finally got a second chance.

Photo coming soonAbout 30 here

The pigs

Around thirty pigs live here, from little ones to some truly enormous seniors. They nap hard, root through everything, and can hear a feed bucket from across the property.

A brown and white steer with curved horns looking into the cameraDairy retirees

The cows

Several of our cows came from dairy and other farms that could no longer keep them. Now their only job is grazing, and they take it very seriously.

Photo coming soonCockfighting survivors

The roosters

Many of our roosters were rescued from cockfighting. Here they finally get to just be roosters: loud, proud and a little ridiculous.

Photo coming soonHappily retired

The horses

Our retired horses have earned their rest. Some arrived injured, some simply aged out of work, and all of them now spend their days grazing in the sun.

Photo coming soonOur eldest is 30

The donkeys

Our senior donkey is 30 years old and still keeps an eye on everyone. Donkeys are loyal, opinionated, and excellent at asking for apple slices.

Photo coming soonEscape artists

The goats

The goats test every gate, every latch and every pocket. Visitors are fair game for a friendly nibble, so hold on to your sleeves.

Photo coming soonFence-line lookouts

Alpacas & llamas

They watch the world from the fence line and hum to each other when something new shows up. Usually, that something is you.

Photo coming soonApple enthusiasts

The emus

Tall, curious and fearless around a pail of apple slices. Feed them through the fence with a flat hand, and let them come to you.

Photo coming soonTurkeys, peacocks & more

The barnyard

Turkeys who will never see a holiday table, peacocks who show off whenever they like, plus chickens, ducks, geese and pigeons.

Want to meet them in person? The farm is open every Saturday.

Book a visit

Our story

It started with a few foster dogs.

In 2014, Jamie and Tara Castano began fostering dogs in South Jersey. They soon realized they had a lot more love to give.

That love grew into Freedom Farm: 43 acres in Cedarville, Cumberland County, and a home for around 300 animals. We work with state and local police and the local prosecutor's office to take in animals from cruelty and neglect cases, including roosters rescued from cockfighting. Others come to us retired or injured from dairy and other farms.

Every resident gets daily care, a safe place to rest, and all the time they need to trust people again.

Our sanctuary is dedicated to rescuing neglected, abused, abandoned or otherwise homeless animals.Jamie & Tara, founders

Fall Festival 2026 A wooden photo stand stacked with pumpkins and hay bales, with the Freedom Farm logo hanging in the center
Our pumpkin photo stand, ready for festival day.
~300Rescued residents
43Acres in Cedarville
30Pigs, at last count
30Years old: our senior donkey
2014The year it all began

Plan a visit

Saturdays,
10 to 2.

The farm opens to the public every Saturday. Walk the pastures, meet the residents and hear how they got here.

  • Open Saturdays, 10 AM – 2 PM

    Closed Sunday through Friday. Weather closures go up on our Facebook page first.

  • Apple slices, $1 a pail

    Feed the animals along the fence line as you walk. They know exactly what that pail means.

  • A sanctuary, not a petting zoo

    Let the animals come to you, and keep hands on your side of the fence. Emus take slices best from a flat palm.

  • Dress for a farm

    Wear closed-toe shoes you don't mind getting muddy, and bring water on warm days.

  • Park across the street

    Parking is directly across from the farm on Newport Road.

  • Special events

    Fundraisers like our Fall Festival are announced on Facebook. Follow along so you don't miss the next one.

Find us 229 Newport Rd
Cedarville, NJ 08311 Cumberland County, South Jersey
Get directions
Questions?
(609) 442-4005
freedomfarmanimalrescue@gmail.com

Reserve a spot

Book your Saturday

Reservations help us plan volunteers and keep the farm calm for the animals. Choose a self-guided visit or a guided tour, then pick your time.

Freedom Farm · Saturday admission
1Choose your visit

Bringing a school, scout troop or group of more than 10? Email freedomfarmanimalrescue@gmail.com and we'll plan a group tour with you.

2Pick a Saturday
3Pick a time
4Who's coming?
Adults13 and up 2
Kids12 and under 0

You'll get a confirmation code to show at the gate. Plans change? Cancel any time below.

Support the residents

Three hundred animals eat every single day.

Freedom Farm runs on donations and volunteers. Hay, feed, vet care, fencing and winter shelter all come from people like you.

Give monthly

Become a patron

A monthly gift of any size supports the care of our current residents and our future rescues.

Join on Patreon → Send supplies

Shop the wish list

Send food and supplies straight to the farm through our Chewy wish list.

Open the wish list → Lend a hand

Volunteer

Help with chores, feeding and greeting Saturday visitors. Send us a message on Facebook to get started.

Message us → Spread the word

Follow along

Join 65,000 friends following the farm on Facebook, and share a rescue story with someone who needs it.

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New Jersey's Freedom Farm Animal Rescue Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Farm staff

Saturday schedule