I PERSONALLY do not understand the hype around scary, abandoned, or haunted things...but I know it is an area of interest for many.

And I mean a LOT of people love twisted or haunted shows on TV, podcasts, etc.

That is why the world became obsessed with the new Hulu TV show about a New Hampshire couple giving up a daughter for adoption and her turning into a...well...you'll have to read for yourself.

Abandonded Zoo in Connecticut:

Similar to the love of sick and twisted things, abandoned places leave a lot of mystery and the potential for haunted or paranormal activity.

But what if the haunted place were animals...not humans?

The Shade Swamp Sanctuary, CT

The Shade Swamp Sanctuary opened in the 1930s as an animal rehabilitation center, according to an Atlas Obscura article. They rehabbed many animals and even began a breeding program for racoons and rabbits.

The zoo became a place for people to abandon their exotic pets such as monkeys, alligators, and, sadly, even a carnival giraffe that was abandoned.

Needless to say, this place has some secrets...or at least the animals who live here do...

The zoo closed after the great depression and was abandoned by the 1960s, leaving only the cages, ghosts, and secrets behind.

Today, you can walk through the depths of the zoo by taking the Shade Swamp Sanctuary Blue Trail on Scott Swamp Road in Farmington, Connecticut.