Got Leftover Pumpkins? Lacey's Popcorn Park Will Take Them

LACEY, NJ — Do you have leftover pumpkins still sitting around? Instead of tossing them or leaving them to rot, you can bring them to some local animals.

The Popcorn Park Zoo announced that they are taking leftover pumpkins, as long as they are uncarved and unpainted.

Pumpkins "make fantastic playthings and tasty treats for the majority of the animals here," zoo officials said.

They can be dropped off at their front lobby daily between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

You can also take them to Bamber Village Farm, 2326 Lacey Road in Forked River. Bring them to the top of the driveway right inside the fence line.

Out Of Sight Alpacas, located at 416 Wells Mills Road in Waretown, is also accepting pumpkin donations. These also must be uncarved and unpainted.

Pumpkins can be dropped off at a bin on their driveway.

"The pigs, bunnies, chickens, goats, horses, donkeys, sheep and emus thank you," the farm said.

Got carved pumpkins to get rid of? Old jack-o'-lanterns can be composted, or you can leave them out in your yard for all of your local critters to enjoy. Just cut them into small pieces so squirrels, deer, foxes and more can enjoy them.