Wigs & Wishes By Martino Cartier & ZOO HOO Petting ZOO

Wigs & Wishes By Martino Cartier & ZOO HOO Petting ZOO Wigs and Wishes By Martino Cartier (formerly Friends Are By Your Side) grants wigs (free of charge) and wishes to those who are battling cancer.

The home of ZOO HOO are rescue petting zoo filled with tons of fun and even an African Ostrich!  WIGS and WISHES by Martino Cartier is a network of salon owners with a mission of helping women and children. Stylists and beauty industry experts united in their mission to ease the stress and pain felt by women battling cancer and suffering from hair loss as well as granting wishes to children. Inspired by his dear friend's brave battle and triumph over cancer, Martino Cartier founded Friends Are By Your Side.

We're deeply grateful to Salon Today for recognizing our salon's award-winning design as Salon of Distinction among thou...
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...

✨ Happy New Year from Wigs and Wishes ✨As we welcome a new year, we want to say thank you to every donor and supporter w...
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. 💛🎗️

To every family who came out to celebrate…To every volunteer who gave their time and energy…To our partners, performers,...
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. ❤️🎄

❄️✨ A Forecast of Festive Flurries at Christmas Extravaganza! One of the kids’ favorite moments is back—the snow machine...
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.

We’re excited to welcome the Gloucester County Community Church worship team as they bring the sounds of the season to C...
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.

🎄❤️ Big family taking place at Christmas Extravaganza!On Saturday, December 20, Zoo Hoo transforms into a holiday wonder...
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 ⬇️

🚨 SAVE THE DATE: We want to sincerely apologize for the confusion in our recent emails. The event date for Christmas Ext...
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. ❤️✨

On SALE NOW
12/09/2025

On SALE NOW

The iQSfera redefines what a hair dryer can be—ultra-light, ball-shaped, and packed with innovation.

🚀✨ Something far beyond the galaxy is coming…Christmas Extravaganza lands on Dec 20, and we are expecting some very spec...
12/08/2025

🚀✨ Something far beyond the galaxy is coming…
Christmas Extravaganza lands on Dec 20, and we are expecting some very special visitors. 👀🪐

Get ready for an out-of-this-world holiday experience!
Special appearance by The 501st Legion: Northeast Remnant Garrison

📆 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!

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124 Salina Road
Sewell, NJ
08080

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Friends Are By Your Side is a network of salon owners with a mission in helping women and children. Stylists and beauty industry experts united in their mission to ease the stress and pain felt by women battling cancer and suffering from hair loss as well as granting wishes to children.

Inspired by his dear friend's brave battle and triumph over cancer, Martino Cartier founded Friends Are By Your Side. After 7 years of growing, Now, WIGS and WISHES has become the flower that bloomed from growing and reaching those in need.