Things to Do in Cape May NJ

Outdoor Activities

Happy 15th Birthday, AJ!

Happy 15th Birthday, AJ!

Happy 15th Birthday, AJ! AJ is a female black howler monkey. This species is endemic to rainforests in parts of South America. They are known for their loud howl that can be heard from miles away! AJ loves sunbathing, figs, and banana leaves. She also enjoys grooming...

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Happy 14th Birthday, Bertha!

Happy 14th Birthday, Bertha!

Happy 14th Birthday, Bertha! 🥳 Bertha is the oldest member of our Watusi cattle herd. These domestic cattle derive from African longhorn cattle and are known for their large horns. Bertha's favorite thing in the world is PUMPKINS! You can drop off pumpkin donations...

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Happy Primate Day!

Happy Primate Day!

Happy Primate Day! 🎉 What exactly is a primate? It's a whole order of over 500 species! This includes monkeys, apes, lemurs, lorises, galagos, and tarsiers. Primates are known for their intelligence and large brain size compared to other mammals. Most primates live in...

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It's great!

It's great!

It's great! It's dismal... It's a swamp! And it's been a national wildlife refuge for 50 years. 🙌 In honor of Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge's 50th anniversary, here are some of our favorite things about it: 🐦 Super neat species live there, like Atlantic...

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Meet Pepper!

Meet Pepper!

Meet Pepper! 🌶️ Pepper is the latest addition to our Education Department’s Ambassador Animal Team! She’s a South American coati, also known as a ring-tailed coati, and shares many traits with her North American cousin, the raccoon—especially her impressive climbing...

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Hi, it's Beenie!

Hi, it's Beenie!

Hi, it's Beenie! Just popping on our social media to tell you that guests often think I'm a leopard, but I'm a cheetah! Since this is a common mistake, I figured I'd help you out a bit. First off, you can tell I'm a cheetah because I have solid spots instead of...

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