Wigs & Wishes By Martino Cartier & ZOO HOO Petting ZOO

03/14/2026

🌟🐣 EXCITING NEWS FROM WIGS & WISHES! 🐣🌟

Although I’m a little sad to share that for the first time we will not be hosting our Easter event this year, I am incredibly excited to announce something even bigger happening behind the scenes! 🙌✨

Here at Wigs & Wishes, we are re-organizing and revamping the charity to prepare for the next powerful chapter of our mission. 💪❤️

That means:
✨ New Board Members
✨ New Chairpeople
✨ Expanded Volunteer Teams
✨ Fresh Committees & Leadership
✨ Preparing for what will be the MOST ICONIC “Best Day Ever” in August 2026! 🎉🎪

As we step into this exciting new season, we are looking for passionate people to join us in changing lives for women and children battling cancer. 🎗️

💌 If you’d like to become a board member, chairperson, committee member, or volunteer, simply email:
📧 volunteer@wigsandwishes.org

Our mission continues to grow every single day. Because of your support, over 25,000 women and children across this great nation have received high-end hair replacement completely free, allowing them to walk around looking cancer-free with dignity and confidence. 👑💇‍♀️🇺🇸

As the need grows, so does our commitment. If you would like to help:

👉 Visit wigsandwishes.org
👉 Click DONATE
👉 Choose any amount that speaks to your heart ❤️

You can even upload a message or photo, and it will live on our website forever as a symbol of your kindness. 📸✨

🐐🐓🦙 And don’t forget about our rescue petting zoo!

If you would like to sponsor one of the animals here on the farm, you can email:
📧 zoohoo@wigsandwishes.org

And if you’ve never visited… now that the weather is beautiful, stop by! ☀️🌻

📍 124 Salina Rd.
Sewell, New Jersey

The animals absolutely love the attention! Feel free to bring:
🥕 Carrots
🍎 Apples
🥬 Lettuce
❤️ And lots of LOVE

So buckle up… because the next chapter of Wigs & Wishes is going to be bigger, stronger, and more inspiring than ever. 🚀✨

Thank you for being part of this journey and for proving every single day that:

💫 “If you don’t know how to give, you don’t know how to live.”

More exciting updates coming soon! ❤️🎗️🐾

Wigs & Wishes® By Martino Cartier is a non-profit organization founded by Martino Cartier, that is dedicated to providing wigs & granting wishes to courageous individuals battling cancer. Supporting such a large initiative is made possible by a network of participating salons, stylists, and global ...

02/13/2026

Vision. Heart. Legacy.

Congratulations to our founder and CEO, Martino Cartier, on being named Top Humanitarian & Salon Owner of the Year – Honoree 2026.

This recognition represents compassion, leadership, and a relentless commitment to changing lives through beauty and purpose.

We are beyond humbled and honored to stand beside a leader who proves that success means nothing unless you use it to serve others.

Here’s to impact. Here’s to excellence. Here’s to mission.

In honor of Martino’s powerful words of wisdom,
“You don’t know how to live if you don’t know how to give. ❤️

01/06/2026

We're deeply grateful to Salon Today for recognizing our salon's award-winning design as Salon of Distinction among thousands across the nation; this honor fuels our passion to beautify the world, one person at a time ❤️ Salons of the Year 2025🥂 Martino Cartier Salon Wigs & Wishes By Martino Cartier & ZOO HOO Petting ZOO

From a statue garden and petting zoo on its grounds, and a player piano, private wig area and processors built into every color station inside, the Martino C...

01/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year from Wigs and Wishes ✨

As we welcome a new year, we want to say thank you to every donor and supporter who made this year possible. Because of you, we were able to provide wigs to women battling cancer and grant wishes to children bravely fighting their own journeys.

From The Best Day Ever to our annual Gala, from our holiday events and every moment in between, each moment was filled with hope, joy, and the power of our awesome community. Every smile, every wish, and every life touched is because you chose to care.

Here’s to another year of impact, compassion, and making wishes come true. 💛🎗️

12/25/2025

To every family who came out to celebrate…
To every volunteer who gave their time and energy…
To our partners, performers, and supporters who helped bring the magic of Christmas Extravaganza to life…

Thank you for helping us create a night filled with joy, laughter, wonder, and moments that will be remembered long after Christmas morning. ✨

From all of us at Wigs and Wishes® and Zoo Hoo Farm, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a season filled with peace, love, and joy.

We are so grateful for you—and we can’t wait to celebrate together again. ❤️🎄

12/19/2025

❄️✨ A Forecast of Festive Flurries at Christmas Extravaganza!

One of the kids’ favorite moments is back—the snow machine will be blowing flurries all night long, turning Zoo Hoo into a winter wonderland! Watching little faces light up when the snow starts falling never gets old.

To keep the magic moving smoothly, please remember:

Saturday, Dec 20 (Tomorrow)
⏰ Timed entry is required
4:30 – 5:30 PM
5:30 – 6:30 PM
6:30 – 7:30 PM

🎟 $20 online donation per vehicle helps our check-in process run quickly and smoothly.

Prepaying online means less waiting and more time for snow, lights, trains, and holiday fun! 🎄 See the link in the comments.

12/18/2025

We’re excited to welcome the Gloucester County Community Church worship team as they bring the sounds of the season to Christmas Extravaganza this Saturday, December 20.

From joyful Christmas favorites to meaningful moments that invite you to slow down and take it all in, their music will be the perfect soundtrack to a night filled with lights, laughter, and holiday magic. 🎄

Come listen, sing along, and enjoy the festive atmosphere as community and celebration come together.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! ❤️✨

📅 Event Details

Saturday, December 20
🎟 $20 per vehicle
FREE for children battling cancer or other special needs ❤️

⏰ Timed Entry (One Hour):
4:30 – 5:30 PM
5:30 – 6:30 PM
6:30 – 7:30 PM

To reserve your spot, include your chosen time slot in your donation memo.
Pay at the gate or prepay in the link comments.

12/10/2025

🎄❤️ Big family taking place at Christmas Extravaganza!

On Saturday, December 20, Zoo Hoo transforms into a holiday wonderland where kids, parents, and grandparents can share the kind of moments that become core memories.

✨ Dazzling new lights
🎅 Photos with Santa
🚂 The upgraded Christmas Train
🔥 S’mores by the fire
☕ Hot chocolate for all
🐪 Nativity photo moments
🌌 And a special galactic appearance from The 501st Legion: Northeast Remnant Garrison

Bring the whole crew! It’s the perfect night to slow down, bundle up, and make the season shine a little brighter together!

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📆 Saturday, December 20
🕓 One-Hour Timed Entry
4:30p-5:30p
5:30p-6:30p
6:30p-7:30p
⭐️ Free Admission for Children battling cancer or other special needs
🎟$20 Donation per Vehicle (Donation link in comments)
Prepay for your $20 ticket at our donation link by writing “Zoo Hoo Christmas” in the memo!

Link in comments ⬇️

12/09/2025

🚨 SAVE THE DATE: We want to sincerely apologize for the confusion in our recent emails. The event date for Christmas Extravaganza is Saturday, December 20.🎄

Thank you for your understanding and for sticking with us as we spread holiday magic (even when we hit a few bumps along the way!). We can’t wait to celebrate with you on the right date!

If you’ve already reserved a time slot, you’re all set — it still applies for Saturday, Dec 20.

Thank you for your support and patience. ❤️✨