Cape May County Park/Zoo

Cape May County Park/Zoo Winter hours: 10am - 3:30pm
Summer hours: 10am - 4:30pm
The Park is open 7am - Dusk

Admission to the zoo is free. Thank you and enjoy our page!
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🍂 As summer winds down, we're excited to share some fun and educational programs coming to the zoo this fall! 🐾We’re thr...
08/30/2025

🍂 As summer winds down, we're excited to share some fun and educational programs coming to the zoo this fall! 🐾

We’re thrilled to announce the return of our popular Crafts with Critters program, along with some brand-new experiences like Story Time in the Zoo and Creature Conversations.

There’s something for everyone this season — be sure to check out all of our fall offerings on our website!

-----> https://capemaycountynj.gov/1009/Education

Today will not be known as [Tongue Out] Tuesday. It will be known as Freedom Friday, but still on a Tuesday! - Lucy 🎉Wai...
08/29/2025

Today will not be known as [Tongue Out] Tuesday. It will be known as Freedom Friday, but still on a Tuesday! - Lucy 🎉

Wait, what day of the week is it? Never mind that, here is a cute picture of Mork the otter wishing you a happy Labor Day Weekend! The Zoo is open with regular hours all weekend and Labor Day, 10 am - 4:30 pm. See you at the Zoo!

(📷: Zookeeper Amy)

🐾 Help Us Name Our Baby Zebras! 🦓We’ve welcomed TWO adorable zebra foals this summer — a spunky male, born May 21, and a...
08/28/2025

🐾 Help Us Name Our Baby Zebras! 🦓

We’ve welcomed TWO adorable zebra foals this summer — a spunky male, born May 21, and a sweet female, born June 12. Now it’s time for YOU to help name them!

The name pair choices are:
✨ Maverick & Gwen
✨ Marvel & Gemma
✨ Cooper & Kelce

📍 Vote online or at our zoo entrance — every vote counts!
💖 All vote donations go directly toward the care and feeding of our animals.

Let’s give these little stripes their names — and show them some love while we’re at it! 🖤🤍

Let's Talk Binocular Vision! 👀Having eyes on the sides of your head gives you the ability to get a panoramic view of you...
08/27/2025

Let's Talk Binocular Vision! 👀

Having eyes on the sides of your head gives you the ability to get a panoramic view of your surroundings, an important adaptation for protection from predators. So what's the advantage of close, forward-facing eyes? This setup allows your two fields of vision to overlap, giving you depth perception! It is very useful for animals that are swinging through the trees, like Merlin the siamang, and for animals that are hunting for their food. This collaboration between your eyes is called binocular vision!

(📷: Zookeeper Kim)

✨Happy National Dog Day! 🦊Today at the CMC Zoo we’re not just celebrating dogs — we’re also giving a shoutout to one of ...
08/26/2025

✨Happy National Dog Day! 🦊

Today at the CMC Zoo we’re not just celebrating dogs — we’re also giving a shoutout to one of their wild cousins: Brynn, our beautiful silver fox here at the zoo!

While Brynn isn't a dog, she is part of the Canidae family — the same group that includes domestic dogs, wolves, coyotes, and other foxes. Foxes like Brynn share many dog-like traits:
✔️ Curious and intelligent
✔️ Playful and energetic
✔️ Communicate with tail wags, barks, and other vocalizations

Brynn was born in human care and serves as an ambassador animal, helping us educate guests about native wildlife, conservation, and the important role predators play in ecosystems.

So while she might not be your typical pup, Brynn deserves a little love today too.

(📸Zoo Education Keeper Nikki)

Snack Time: Flowers 🌺In addition to browse (leaves from trees), we feed out a variety of non-toxic flowers to some of th...
08/24/2025

Snack Time: Flowers 🌺

In addition to browse (leaves from trees), we feed out a variety of non-toxic flowers to some of the zoo animals. Since different plants bloom at different times of year, this makes for a fun and novel enrichment. Right now, crepe myrtle (pictured) and rose of Sharon are currently blooming and are favorite snacks for animals like the giraffes and monkeys!

(📷: Zookeeper Sydney)

Yoga in the Zoo 🧘‍♀️Bring a mat and water, and join us for Yoga by the animals in the Zoo. Meet promptly at the Zoo entr...
08/21/2025

Yoga in the Zoo 🧘‍♀️

Bring a mat and water, and join us for Yoga by the animals in the Zoo. Meet promptly at the Zoo entrance at 8:45 am. If you are late and miss the special early zoo admission with the group, you may not be able to attend the class. This event is rain or shine!

Suggested donation of $15 - $20 goes directly to the care and feeding of the animals.

Today is World Goat Day! 🎉There are over 200 recognized breeds of domestic goat, bred for a variety of purposes, such as...
08/21/2025

Today is World Goat Day! 🎉

There are over 200 recognized breeds of domestic goat, bred for a variety of purposes, such as dairy products, meat, fiber, and companionship. Archeologists estimate that goats were domesticated between 6,000 and 7,000 BCE, making them one of the oldest domesticated livestock species. We currently have 9 species of domestic goat in our Barn Yard. Stop by to wish them a Happy Goat Day!

(📷: Zookeeper Madie)

🎉 That’s a Wrap on Zoo Camp 2025! 🦁🐒🦓A huge THANK YOU to all our amazing campers for making this summer wildly unforgett...
08/20/2025

🎉 That’s a Wrap on Zoo Camp 2025! 🦁🐒🦓

A huge THANK YOU to all our amazing campers for making this summer wildly unforgettable! From animal adventures to creative crafts, you helped make Zoo Camp 2025 one for the books. 🌟

The Cape May County Zoo Education Department is always working to make each summer more exciting than the last—and we’d love your help! If your child joined us for Zoo Camp this year and you haven’t already shared your thoughts, we’d really appreciate your feedback. 📝💬

Let us know what you loved (or what we can do better) by clicking the link below:

👉 https://forms.gle/JzxhtN6JGmB38yR98

Thanks again for being part of the adventure. See you next summer! 🐾

🐻Beers for Bears!🐻Join our zookeepers' AAZK Chapter at Behr Brewing on August 23rd from 12 - 9 pm for Beers for Bears! $...
08/20/2025

🐻Beers for Bears!🐻

Join our zookeepers' AAZK Chapter at Behr Brewing on August 23rd from 12 - 9 pm for Beers for Bears! $1 from every pint sold will go towards Trees for You and Me, a non-profit organization that supports bear conservation. Hope to see you there!

Happy 3rd Birthday, Butternut! 🥳Butternut is a member of our American bison herd. Although often called "buffalo," this ...
08/18/2025

Happy 3rd Birthday, Butternut! 🥳

Butternut is a member of our American bison herd. Although often called "buffalo," this species is not closely related to the buffalo species of Africa and Asia. In fact, the American bison's scientific name is Bison bison, an easy one to remember! Butternut is the second youngest member of our herd. She got her name due to the orange-red coloration they have as calves. After a few months, their hair changes to the brown of the adults.

(📷: Zookeeper Pete)

Address

707 Route 9 N
House, NJ
08210

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

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