Cape May County Park & Zoo

Cape May County Park & Zoo

The Cape May County Park & Zoo in Cape May Court House, New Jersey provides free year-round admission to a collection of over 550 animals representing 200 species in 80 acres (324,000 m²) of exhibits. The zoo began operation in 1978. [ [http://www.co.cape-may.nj.us/Cit-e-Access/news/index.cfm?NID=10871&TID=5&jump2=0 "30th Anniversary Celebration of Cape May County Zoo " in "Cape May County Government Press Release"] , April 15, 2008.] Its principal exhibit areas are a 57 acre (231,000 m²) "African Savanna", a free-flight aviary, and a reptile collection.The zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), and participates in a number of its species survival programs. In particular, a Mountain Bongo Antelope from the zoo's collection was sent to the Mt. Kenya World Heritage Site in 2004 to join a captive breeding population intended to reestablish a wild population in future generations.The zoo is open everyday except for Christmas, weather permitting. It's hours of operation are from 10:00 am until 3:45pm in the winter and 10:00am until 4:45pm in the summer. Time changes occur with Daylight Savings.

The zoo it located at 707 Route 9 North. The zoo is in the center of Cape May County's Central Park and together the zoo and the park near 220 acres of land. The mailing addess is 4 Moore Road, DN 801 Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 and you can call the main office at 609-465-5271.

Cape May County Zoo operates an annual summer intern program for aspiring wildlife professionals. Students learn about animal husbandry, diets, exhibit design & repair, medical care, and more. [ [http://www.co.cape-may.nj.us/Cit-e-Access/news/index.cfm?NID=10727&TID=5&jump2=0&DID=152 "Cape May County Zoo to Conduct Summer Zookeeper Intern Program " in "Cape May County Government Website"] , April 3, 2008.]

In April 2008, the zoo opened up a Bald Eagle exhibit, acquiring two birds from the Wildlife Center for Virginia. The Cape May County Zoological Society, a nonprofit organization, raised about $25,000 for the new exhibit. The new exhibit kicked off the 30th anniversary of the zoo. [Ianieri, Brian. [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/181/story/127743.html "Eagles find new hangout at Cape zoo"] , "The Press of Atlantic City", April 9, 2008. Accessed May 1, 2008.]

External links

* [http://www.capemaycountyzoo.org/ Cape May County Zoological Society]
* [http://www.thearticlewriter.com/CapeMayZoo.htm Cape May County Park And Zoo]
* [http://www.co.cape-may.nj.us/Cit-e-Access/webpage.cfm?TID=5&TPID=442 Cape May County Park & Zoo]

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