CAPE MAY COUNTY AND COHANZICK ZOOS:
CAPE MAY COUNTY ZOO
Families, armed with cameras and wide-eyed children, enter a world where nature’s wonders are on full display. Beyond the gate, a world of diverse habitats awaits, filled with giraffes, monkeys, tigers, lemurs, birds, reptiles, primates, snow leopards and more. The Cape May County Park and Zoo is home to about 550 inhabitants representing about 250 species, an impressive and diverse population.
Young and old alike delight this treasure on 200 wooded acres and open space. The zoo’s shaded walkways provide nearly two miles of exhibits and natural habitats to observe. While this is a very popular attraction on rainy or overcast days when the beach isn’t a great option, the Cape May County Zoo is a wonderful attraction any day.
Looking for a family adventure? Take a self-guided tour of the zoo. Seeing the animals up-close in their native habitats is just the beginning. There are plenty of other things to see and do at the park in Middle Township just off Exit 11 of the Garden State Parkway – two giant playgrounds and a Wildlife Carousel for the little ones. Explore the park from the treetops with Tree to Tree Cape May’s adventure courses, which include climbing walls, rope swings, and zip lines.
Into fitness? The park’s outdoor fitness center has 12 different stations: chin-up bars, push-up, and sit-up platforms plus low-to-the-ground balance beams. Shady bike paths also offer a great workout and expansion plans will connect locations in the park with direct routes to the zoo in the future. And there’s Frisbee golf, so instead of a club and ball, players use a disc or a Frisbee and throw it from the tee area to a basket, which is the “hole.” Across Route 9 from the zoo there are tennis and basketball courts plus baseball and softball fields.
Photography enthusiasts will find ample opportunities to capture stunning shots of the diverse animal residents and the scenic landscapes. The zoo’s commitment to conservation is evident in its educational initiatives, promoting awareness about the importance of preserving wildlife and natural habitats.
More good news: Admission to the park and zoo is free. Parking, likewise, is free. Donations are accepted, encouraged, and welcomed; some of the tours, picnic pavilions, and other amenities are fee-based. Both the park and zoo are open 364 days a year, weather permitting, closed only on Christmas. Call 609-465-5271 or visit www.cmcZoo.com for more information.
COHANZICK ZOO
The Cohanzick Zoo is a premiere attraction in Cumberland County. Curious about the name? It's named for the Lenape Tribe who lived in Bridgeton along the Cohansey River, known as the Cohanzicks. The river still flows through the park, adding a peaceful feel to the zoo - New Jersey's first zoo founded in 1934.
LiMu the emu is well known these days, thanks to Liberty Mutual, but hold on to your feathers! Lolli, Cohanzick’s resident emu who enjoys life at the zoo, is every bit as popular locally. They might even make a great couple. Who knows? Among her best zoo friends, Lolli counts Nora and Clyde the ring-tailed lemurs and Winston the wallaby. Of course, there's also Sandy and Koko the gibbons, and Chase and Oxy the marmosets.
The zoo is home to big cats – the jungle variety! Bengal tiger brothers Mahesha and Rishi, who came to the zoo as babies, are babies no more. The zoo’s collection also includes African leopard sisters Nakie and Shuri. Nakia sports a normal spotted coat, but Shuri has a black coat. Black, or melanistic, leopards are uncommon and actually do have spots. They are a little harder to see, but look closely in just the right light.
The Cohanzick Zoo has a growing collection of animal statuary featuring Gordy the gorilla, Mr. Kipling the life-sized Komodo dragon, Shorty the giraffe, and Daisy with George, the mother and baby gorillas.
Through support from the Cohanzick Zoological Society and the surrounding community, Cohanzick Zoo plans to remain a top family destination in Cumberland County, with improvements that include new animals, new exhibits, maintenance, and landscaping. Over the years, the zoo has been home to thousands of animals and has provided a home for injured, non-releasable and orphaned wildlife, and unwanted, often illegal, exotic animals from the pet trade. The City Park also provides a children's splash park, scenic walking tours, and Sunset Lake.
Admission to the zoo is free; donations help provide food and care for the animals. Visit the zoo at 45 Mayor Aitken Drive, Bridgeton; 856-453-1658; www.cohanzick-zoo.org
Families, armed with cameras and wide-eyed children, enter a world where nature’s wonders are on full display. Beyond the gate, a world of diverse habitats awaits, filled with giraffes, monkeys, tigers, lemurs, birds, reptiles, primates, snow leopards and more. The Cape May County Park and Zoo is home to about 550 inhabitants representing about 250 species, an impressive and diverse population.
Young and old alike delight this treasure on 200 wooded acres and open space. The zoo’s shaded walkways provide nearly two miles of exhibits and natural habitats to observe. While this is a very popular attraction on rainy or overcast days when the beach isn’t a great option, the Cape May County Zoo is a wonderful attraction any day.
Looking for a family adventure? Take a self-guided tour of the zoo. Seeing the animals up-close in their native habitats is just the beginning. There are plenty of other things to see and do at the park in Middle Township just off Exit 11 of the Garden State Parkway – two giant playgrounds and a Wildlife Carousel for the little ones. Explore the park from the treetops with Tree to Tree Cape May’s adventure courses, which include climbing walls, rope swings, and zip lines.
Into fitness? The park’s outdoor fitness center has 12 different stations: chin-up bars, push-up, and sit-up platforms plus low-to-the-ground balance beams. Shady bike paths also offer a great workout and expansion plans will connect locations in the park with direct routes to the zoo in the future. And there’s Frisbee golf, so instead of a club and ball, players use a disc or a Frisbee and throw it from the tee area to a basket, which is the “hole.” Across Route 9 from the zoo there are tennis and basketball courts plus baseball and softball fields.
Photography enthusiasts will find ample opportunities to capture stunning shots of the diverse animal residents and the scenic landscapes. The zoo’s commitment to conservation is evident in its educational initiatives, promoting awareness about the importance of preserving wildlife and natural habitats.
More good news: Admission to the park and zoo is free. Parking, likewise, is free. Donations are accepted, encouraged, and welcomed; some of the tours, picnic pavilions, and other amenities are fee-based. Both the park and zoo are open 364 days a year, weather permitting, closed only on Christmas. Call 609-465-5271 or visit www.cmcZoo.com for more information.
COHANZICK ZOO
The Cohanzick Zoo is a premiere attraction in Cumberland County. Curious about the name? It's named for the Lenape Tribe who lived in Bridgeton along the Cohansey River, known as the Cohanzicks. The river still flows through the park, adding a peaceful feel to the zoo - New Jersey's first zoo founded in 1934.
LiMu the emu is well known these days, thanks to Liberty Mutual, but hold on to your feathers! Lolli, Cohanzick’s resident emu who enjoys life at the zoo, is every bit as popular locally. They might even make a great couple. Who knows? Among her best zoo friends, Lolli counts Nora and Clyde the ring-tailed lemurs and Winston the wallaby. Of course, there's also Sandy and Koko the gibbons, and Chase and Oxy the marmosets.
The zoo is home to big cats – the jungle variety! Bengal tiger brothers Mahesha and Rishi, who came to the zoo as babies, are babies no more. The zoo’s collection also includes African leopard sisters Nakie and Shuri. Nakia sports a normal spotted coat, but Shuri has a black coat. Black, or melanistic, leopards are uncommon and actually do have spots. They are a little harder to see, but look closely in just the right light.
The Cohanzick Zoo has a growing collection of animal statuary featuring Gordy the gorilla, Mr. Kipling the life-sized Komodo dragon, Shorty the giraffe, and Daisy with George, the mother and baby gorillas.
Through support from the Cohanzick Zoological Society and the surrounding community, Cohanzick Zoo plans to remain a top family destination in Cumberland County, with improvements that include new animals, new exhibits, maintenance, and landscaping. Over the years, the zoo has been home to thousands of animals and has provided a home for injured, non-releasable and orphaned wildlife, and unwanted, often illegal, exotic animals from the pet trade. The City Park also provides a children's splash park, scenic walking tours, and Sunset Lake.
Admission to the zoo is free; donations help provide food and care for the animals. Visit the zoo at 45 Mayor Aitken Drive, Bridgeton; 856-453-1658; www.cohanzick-zoo.org
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