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From Snapping Turtles to Tarantulas: Cape May’s Animal Show Delights Families

Issue #364

June 16, 2025

In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather 

🕷 From Snapping Turtles to Tarantulas: Cape May’s Animal Show Delights Families

⛵ More Than 100 Young Sailors Set to Race in Wildwood Crest Regatta

☕ Cape May Coffee & Chocolate Festival Serves Up Sweet Delights

Cape May Local Scoop’s Events Are Sponsored By: Daisy Lane Boutique

👇 Here’s what’s going on in the Cape May Local Area👇  

 June 16

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From Snapping Turtles to Tarantulas: Cape May’s Animal Show Delights Families

 

 Cape May Point State Park hosts the “Kids and Critters” animal show every weekend through October, giving children the chance to interact with reptiles, rodents, and other wildlife. Leading the program is naturalist Matt Pelligrine, who created the initiative 26 years ago. His mission has remained the same: to inspire young people to care about animals by giving them direct, personal experiences with them. That approach has proven effective, as children eagerly gather around to see—and touch—animals that might otherwise seem scary or mysterious. Donations are accepted to support animal care.

 

More Than 100 Young Sailors Set to Race in Wildwood Crest Regatta

 On June 26, more than 100 youth sailors will race in the South Jersey Summer Series Regatta on Sunset Lake in Wildwood Crest. Hosted by the Greater Wildwood Yacht Club and organized by the Mid-Atlantic Yacht Racing Association, the event welcomes sailors ages 9 to 18 from clubs across southern New Jersey. The event is part of MAYRA’s mission to support youth sailing and foster a strong racing community across the region. As a nonprofit organization, MAYRA works to provide young sailors with educational opportunities and promote skill development through organized competition. The regatta is not only a chance for participants to showcase their abilities on the water, but also serves as a gathering point for the broader sailing community in South Jersey. Spectators can view the races from the lakeside park.

Cape May Coffee & Chocolate Festival Serves Up Sweet Delights 

 The Cape May Coffee & Chocolate Festival returns June 20–21 at Cape May Convention Hall. Guests can enjoy unlimited samples, a chocolate fountain, live demonstrations, and special appearances, including author Libby Klein. VIP tickets include early entry, oceanfront perks, and gourmet extras. Held right on Beach Avenue, this indulgent event features two sessions each day—11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.—providing plenty of opportunities for guests to sip, sample, and shop from more than 50 local coffee roasters, chocolatiers, bakeries, and pastry shops. As summer kicks off, the Coffee & Chocolate Festival promises a perfect blend of indulgence, local charm, and coastal atmosphere. Whether you’re a Cape May local or a weekend visitor, this event offers a unique and delicious way to start the season.

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Answer to the June 15th Trivia Question

What is Cape May's population known to swell to during the peak summer season, compared to its small year-round population?

A) 10,000
B) 20,000
C) 40,000
D) 60,000

Answer: C) 40,000

While Cape May has a small year-round population of around 2,700, during the summer months, it attracts as many as 40,000 to 50,000 visitors, significantly increasing its population

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