City:
Cape May

Closest major city:
Atlantic City

State:
New Jersey

Appropriate age group(s):
Preschool and Younger
Elementary School
Middle School

Best time to visit:
Anytime

Time needed for trip:
Half day

Description:
The 128-acre Cape May County Park offers a wide range of recreational activities, including a variety of sports, fishing, hiking, bike riding, outdoor concerts, and more. Facilities include covered pavilions, open-pit barbecues, and everything else a family needs for a great outing. But the best feature by far is the Zoo.

The Cape May Zoo is home to over 100 species of wildlife. The relaxed park setting houses tigers and lions and bears, zebra, buffalo, giraffe, and most of the animals usually found in the big zoos.

The Reptile House is as popular here as it is in the Bronx Zoo, and the Monkey House is lots of fun. See birds flying around in the Aviary and then visit the Children's Zoo, where domestic animals can be fed and touched.

Other comment or suggestions:
Hours: Daily, 9am - 5pm.

Admission: FREE. Donations readily accepted

Reservations: 2 weeks.

Lunch: Food concessions available. Picnic areas.

Handicapped: Accessible.

Contact information for this day-trip site:
Route 9 and Crest Haven Road
Cape May, NJ 08210
(609) 465 5271 ò 465 9210

Directions: I-76 East to I-295/I-76 East to Rt. 42 (North/South Frwy.) South to Atlantic City Expwy. to Garden State Pkwy. South to exit 11 (CR 609). West on 609 to Rt. 9. Turn right and go 1/8 mile to Zoo.