Cape May County Zoo Named One of America’s Top Free Attractions

Issue #378

June 30, 2025

In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather 

🦍 Cape May County Zoo Named One of America’s Top Free Attractions

⚾Free Family Fun: Sports Card and Collectibles Show Opens July 4 Weekend

✈ New Vision for Cape May Airport Emerges as County Plans Takeover

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Cape May County Zoo Named One of America’s Top Free Attractions

 

  The Cape May County Park & Zoo has earned national recognition, securing a spot among the top 10 free attractions in the United States, according to USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. USA TODAY highlighted the zoo’s diverse animal collection, which includes giraffes, zebras, leopards, and lemurs, as well as its calendar of family-friendly events offered throughout the year. The zoo’s commitment to education, conservation, and accessibility has made it a standout in the national spotlight. Located at 707 North Route 9 in Cape May Court House, the Cape May County Park & Zoo operates year-round. Summer hours for the zoo run from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., while winter hours are 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The surrounding park is open daily from 7 a.m. until dusk, offering a scenic setting for picnics, nature walks, and recreational activities.

 

Free Family Fun: Sports Card and Collectibles Show Opens July 4 Weekend

 This summer, Wildwood becomes a haven for collectors and pop culture fans as the Sports Card, Toys, Comics, and Collectibles Show makes its return to the Wildwoods Convention Center. Running from Friday, July 4 through Sunday, July 6, the event promises an expansive marketplace filled with treasures for all ages. Organized by RK Sports Promotions, the show features more than 200 vendor tables packed with a diverse range of collectibles. The show also includes antiques, coins, toys, t-shirts, books, posters, jerseys, and other memorabilia that appeal to both seasoned collectors and casual browsers. The show kicks off on Friday, July 4, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., continues Saturday, July 5, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and wraps up on Sunday, July 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

New Vision for Cape May Airport Emerges as County Plans Takeover 

 Cape May County will retake control of Cape May Airport in 2029 when its lease with the Delaware River and Bay Authority ends. The county declined to renew the lease, aiming to use the property for projects that better serve local residents. A proposed privately funded sports complex highlights future development possibilities. The county will reimburse the DRBA over $30 million for prior investments and plans to bond that amount. Officials say the change is a strategic move to boost local revenue and community opportunities.

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Answer to the June 29th Trivia Question

What Victorian-era Cape May mansion, now a museum, is one of the best-preserved examples of "Stick Style" architecture in the area?

A) The Southern Mansion
B) The Emlen Physick Estate
C) The Chalfonte Hotel
D) The Colonial House

Answer: B) The Emlen Physick Estate.

The Emlen Physick Estate is a beautifully preserved example of Victorian "Stick Style" architecture. Built in 1879, it now operates as a museum offering guided tours and insights into Cape May’s Victorian past.

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