The Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center 605 Pequest Road, Mansfield Township, NJ 07863

"Very educational for the whole family."

"I signed up for the 2 hour basic fishing course. The staff was friendly and the informative course was very hands on. I enjoyed my time there and got to take home a rainbow trout"

"A nice educational place to bring kids. There is plenty of room for kids to run, and the exhibits provide an opportunity to learn about the various animals that inhabit the state. We found the staff to be informative and friendly. When we were preparing for our trip we read the reviews here: the negative comments were nothing like anything we experienced. The kids really enjoyed seeing the fish pens. The Open House provides lots of opportunities to roam around and ask questions. Pequest is not huge, but a nice visit for a couple hours in which the kids can blow off some steam in a safe environment and learn something about that environment while they're at it."

"True, it's not dazzling or overwhelming for little kids. Probably not worth a long trip. However, t it does have some nice little exhibits if you're in the area with a few minutes to spend. Hiking trail to little pond is nice and easy."

"We signed up two weeks ahead of time on their website, went there on the first week of August with two young kids, The education center is suppose to be fun for the kids to explore fish and wildlife. The second we walk through the door, we have the feeling that we're not welcome there. The people there are rude, unfriendly. It resemble a trip to the DMV. My kids were not allow to join the activity we have sign up earlier, even we have all the proper paperwork. Very disappointed."