Cape May County Park & Zoo
The Cape May County Park & Zoo in the Cape May Court House section of Middle Township, New Jersey, provides free year-round admission to a collection of more than 550 animals representing 250 species in 85 acres (34 ha) of exhibits. 1978 is when its story starts. Weather is mildest over April, May, June, August, September and October, with 62–83°F highs.
A zoo & aquarium inside Middle Township
You can stay in Middle Township
Cape May County Park & Zoo is inside Middle Township, which has 29 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Philadelphia
Philadelphia is about 65 miles north and Baltimore is about 97 miles west (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 62–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1978
Cape May County Park & Zoo dates from 1978. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Cape May County Park & Zoo
The Cape May County Park & Zoo in the Cape May Court House section of Middle Township, New Jersey, provides free year-round admission to a collection of more than 550 animals representing 250 species in 85 acres (34 ha) of exhibits. The zoo is located at 707 U.S. Route 9 North, in the center of Cape May County's Central Park. Together, the zoo and the park cover about 220 acres (89 ha). The zoo began operation in 1978. Its principal exhibit areas are a 57-acre (23 ha) African Savanna, a free-flight aviary, and a reptile collection.
The zoo is open every day except for Christmas, weather permitting. The hours of operation are from 10:00 am until 3:30 pm in the winter and 10:00 am until 4:30 pm in the summer. Time changes occur with daylight saving time. The zoo has a carousel with zoo animals for riding seats, unlike the traditional horses on most carousels.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 550 animals · 250 species
- Area
- 200 acres
- Established
- 1978
- Wikipedia readers
- 4.4K a year
Nights near Cape May County Park & Zoo
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Middle Township (29) and Wildwood (93).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Cape May County Park & Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Township | in town | — | 29 1 hotel · 8 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 15 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 19,990 | $342K | C |
| Wildwood 52% vacation homes | 8 mi south | 10 min | 93 37 hotels · 52 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 5,068 | $391K | — |
| Wildwood Crest 61% vacation homes | 9 mi south | 15 min | 81 43 hotels · 34 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 3,000 | $591K | C+ |
| North Wildwood 74% vacation homes | 7 mi south | 10 min | 62 32 hotels · 27 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 3,518 | $460K | C− |
| Cape May 48% vacation homes | 12 mi south | 20 min | 97 45 hotels · 9 motels · 38 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 2,716 | $864K | C− |
| Dennis Township | 7 mi north | 10 min | 24 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 19 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 6,100 | $360K | — |
| Lower Township 28% vacation homes | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 27 9 hotels · 3 motels · 5 lodges & cabins · 6 campgrounds · 4 RV parks | 21,533 | $365K | B+ |
| Ocean City 66% vacation homes | 16 mi northeast | 25 min | 49 30 hotels · 7 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs | 11,101 | $841K | — |
Getting there
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Pine Barrens: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Schuylkill River: Emy111 at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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Asked about Cape May County Park & Zoo
Is Cape May County Park & Zoo in Middle Township?
Yes. It’s inside Middle Township, NJ.
When is the best time to visit Cape May County Park & Zoo?
April, May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 62–83°.
How far is Cape May County Park & Zoo from Philadelphia and Baltimore?
About 65 miles north of Philadelphia and about 97 miles west of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Cape May County Park & Zoo?
Atlantic City (ACY), about 28 miles away. The nearest big hub is Philadelphia (PHL), about 58 miles.
Where should I stay near Cape May County Park & Zoo?
Wildwood (8 mi, 93 places to stay), Wildwood Crest (9 mi, 81 places to stay) and North Wildwood (7 mi, 62 places to stay).
Notes from people in Middle Township
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