| Vacationing at the Jersey Shore, particularly in Cape | | | | places to stop and rest along the way. Very popular is |
| May County, affords the vacationer plenty to do. From | | | | the gazebo in the African Savana exhibit -- a popular |
| the historic homes of Victorian Cape May, to the | | | | place to stop and watch the giraffes.Tired of seeing |
| vibrant boardwalk and beaches of the Wildwoods, up | | | | animals? The park offers a playground, a bike/hike trail, |
| to the pristine shore communities of Avalon and Stone | | | | fishing ponds, picnic areas, and more. Ample |
| Harbor, and to "America's Greatest Family Resort", | | | | concession stands are present on the property, |
| Ocean City, there is no lack of activity to do on any | | | | whether you are seeking food or a special souvenier |
| given day. When the weather is favorable, that is! | | | | from the "Ark in the Park" gift shop.Amazingly, there is |
| Certainly, each town offers decent wet weather | | | | no admission charge to the park & zoo as it is funded |
| alternatives, but an opportunity to visit a well run and | | | | completely by taxes, concessions, and donations. The |
| nearby zoological park is an option countless | | | | facility is open daily [except on Christmas] with the zoo |
| vacationers fit into their plans while visiting the area no | | | | closing at 4:45 in the summer. The rest of the park |
| matter the weather. The Cape May County Park and | | | | remains open for visitors until dusk.Accredited by the |
| Zoo, located near Cape May Courthouse, NJ, is a | | | | American Zoo and Aquarium Association, the Cape |
| destination worth exploring.Situated one mile north of | | | | May County Park and Zoo will be undergoing a facelift |
| Cape May Court House, on Route 9 at Crest Haven | | | | over the next few years to expand parking and |
| Road, the combined park and zoo offers plenty for | | | | create separate entrances for park and zoo traffic. |
| visitors to see on its 200+ acre spread. The zoo itself | | | | Additional changes -- all to enhance the appearance of |
| contains almost 80 acres of expertly maintained | | | | the park -- are ongoing and should please regular |
| exhibits featuring about 200 species of amphibians, | | | | visitors and first timers alike.So, when you tire of the |
| reptiles, mammals, and birds totaling nearly 550 animals. | | | | rides on Morey's Piers or have done all the deep sea |
| Special exhibits include: the World of Birds, featuring | | | | fishing that you can take, head over to Cape May |
| over 20 exotic varieties; the Amphibian and Reptile | | | | Courthouse to the Cape May County Park and Zoo |
| House, with iguanas, snakes, skinks, and tortoises; and | | | | for an enjoyable respite from beach activities.Matt's |
| the African Savana with its lemurs, giraffes, and | | | | writings include travel, business, aviation, and human |
| antelopes.Even on the hottest summer day the zoo is | | | | interest topics. |
| enjoyable thanks to ample shading and plenty of | | | | |