Associated Humane Societies in located in Forked River, Lacey. The organization also includes Popcorn Park Zoo, a sanctuary for abandoned, injured, ill, exploited, abused or elderly animals. It was founded in 1906 and is the largest animal sheltering system in the state, as it also owns a shelter in Newark and Tinton Falls. Associated Humane Societies is a not-for-profit organization and the Popcorn Park Zoo is a federally licensed zoo.