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Day 5: Picnic at the Zoo
When the kids have depleted your funds at the boardwalk, turn to
the Cape May County Park & Zoo for an admission-free day of
nature and relaxation. About 40 minutes from Atlantic City, this
wonderful zoo is also a beautiful park.
Start out touring the zoo, observing more than 250 species of
animals, and getting up close at the petting area. Peacocks who
roam freely on the grounds are a huge draw, with children following
them everywhere they go. Kids will also love the rock-climbing wall,
carousel, and train ride through the park. There’s a cafe on-site,
but packing a lunch gives you the chance to enjoy the picturesque
park, with its playground and picnic tables.
After lunch, there’s more to explore on the grounds. Go fishing
in the park’s ponds, play a round of disc golf, or burn off some
calories on wooded hiking trails. Whichever you choose, a day at
the Cape May County Park & Zoo is the perfect way to wrap up
your visit — with good, old-fashioned family togetherness.
Shannon Entin is a travel writer documenting her family’s adventures at
100routesacrossamerica.com. A New Jersey resident of 23 years, she
loves sharing the joys of the Jersey Shore — from lighthouses to fried
Oreos — with everyone.
Shore-bound
Make an exchange or buy a Getaway at
The Getaway price is valid September 1 through November 30, 2015.
Tigers, snakes, and
zebras are just a few
of the creatures on
view at the Cape May
County Park & Zoo —
more than 250
species call it home.
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