Cape May County Park And Zoo

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Cape May County Park and Zoo, located in New Jersey (not Delaware), is a popular destination for families and animal enthusiasts.


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The zoo is free to enter, with donations appreciated, and features a wide variety of animals including lions, tigers, giraffes, zebras, and more. Visitors can also enjoy the park's many picnic areas, playgrounds, and walking trails.

Some specific points of interest within the zoo include the African savanna exhibit, featuring a large herd of giraffes, as well as the reptile house, bird exhibit, and primate exhibit. The zoo also offers behind-the-scenes tours, allowing visitors to get up close and personal with some of the animals and learn more about the zoo's conservation efforts.

Interesting facts about the Cape May County Park and Zoo include that it is the only accredited zoo in southern New Jersey and that it is home to several endangered species, including the Amur leopard and the red panda. The zoo also participates in various conservation and research programs and is committed to sustainable practices.

The best time of year to visit the Cape May County Park and Zoo is during the warmer months, when the animals are most active and the park's outdoor amenities can be fully enjoyed. The zoo is open year-round, however, and offers special events and programs throughout the year, including a popular "Boo at the Zoo" Halloween event.

       

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National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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