Reviews of Cape May County Park & Zoo (Zoo)

Tina Monaco

We visit the Cape May Zoo every time we go to Cape May on vacation. It is a very nice zoo & it doesn't cost anything to get in. You are welcome to give a donation at the entrance gate if you would like, but they don't ask you to do so. They have all your regular animals you expect to see at a zoo. I enjoy seeing the flamingos & the peacocks. The whole zoo is very clean & very eye appealing just like everything else in Cape May. They have a really nice food court with an enclosed eating area with ceiling fans. Their gift shop is also very nice. It's a very nice day to spend with your family.

George Bennett

It's one of the best zoos in the country. The place is clean and the animals are well cared for. They do not charge for admission so it's voluntary what you pay for. The zoo is spacious and the animals have lots of room to move around. It's a great outing for the whole family and it won't break the bank. We usually give them a decent donation though because it is worth it.

Anusha R

Cape May Zoo is a fantastic place where you can easily spend the entire day. They have animals from all around the world. The entrance and parking is free but they request a donation. There are plenty of shaded areas and benches to take breaks. The cafe and gift shop is also really wonderful.

Heath Ledger

Really great zoo to go with the family and walk a whole day and eat right there afterwards. Really great. I’d only wish that they would improve on the outside speakers they have for any safety reason. Last time I was there I think this little girl was lost but got found. But I could barely hear the voice of the person speaking through it. I just think if you’re going to announce something important than have the property equipment to do so. And also, I wish they have like arrows on the pavement. It would definitely help and then there wouldn’t be such necessity for all these maps that end up in the trash.

Pam Phraner

It was beautiful. It puts the Philadelphia zoo to shame. The Cape May Zoo had many attractions. The staff was helpful.

Christine Corrigan

A wonderful, fun, donation-based zoo. The grounds have plenty of space for picnics and hanging out, as well as other activities (zip lining was fun to watch!). The zoo has many animals and they are always improving the exhibits and enclosures. Plenty of shade, too!

Ashley Sicinski

Had a great time with my boys here. The grounds are beautiful and very naturesque. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. We will definitely be going back again!!!

Marlene Blithe

Free admission. Facility is well kept. Excellent location for picnics, parties or school trips. Educational and informative.

Selvakumar Dharmaraj

Loved it. Well maintained. It is free. Nice place to spend time with your family and kids

Robert O'Neill

Free to public. Yet, still a great zoo. Plenty of beautiful and exotic animals. Accommodations for everyone. As well as wheelchairs and motorized scooters.

Charlie V

Can't say enough great things about this place. The zoo is very clean. The habitats are on target for the animals in them. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They survive on donations so please be generous, there is no admission fee. We travel all over to visit zoos and this is in the top 10.

Dani Davison

We had a great time at the Cape May County Zoo. The parks around the actual zoo were spacious and casual. Most of the animals seemed pretty happy or at least content. I usually don't like zoos but this was pretty nice. Worth a visit!

Susan Cammiso

This Zoo was wonderful! The animals we seen are amazing and beautiful! I took my granddaughter last week. She loved it and so did I. Very clean, family friendly. The staff was very helpful and friendly. I highly recommend for a good time!! Loved all the beautiful animals. They also have a nice playground. Its all by donations. Thanks Cape May!! Oh also there's lots of shade from the sun.

Jamie Cook

Free zoo with lots to do and see. Awesome bird house. Wish they would've had more bathrooms and friendlier staff. We saw an elderly woman (with demetria maybe)who had an "accident" and not a single employee was helping her but simply pointing in the direction of other places. I dug out a pack of baby wipes and gave them to her so she could clean up. My group pointed out to the employees that she may need assistance in finding her aid but no one seemed to care. The zoo is great but the staff needed work.

Mike Smyrski

Great little zoo. The fact that it's free is amazing. Definitely making this a yearly trip.

Gina Gibbons

We have visited this zoo for the past 25 years, every year. We have enjoyed watching the animals grow, and seeing the progression of the zoo over the years. We miss our tiger friend Rocky and hope to see some new tiger Cubs in the future. My all time favorite is the Pink Flamingos!!! Love this zoo!!!!

Jeff Myers

Zoo is free to get in, they just ask for a donation. Kinda small zoo but very nice. Something to do while at the shore other then the beach and boardwalk.

Coleen Crawford

The main attraction is the zoo which has free parking and admission. The place is clean and the animals are well cared for. You can see the staff cares about the animals. I like it was free but hope most would give a generous donation as I did. I would definitely recommend it to everyone!

Rosalinda Ruiz

It's a great place to take the children even for adults will have lost of FUN and only way you pay is throw a Donation!

Harish M

Well maintained Zoo with good collection of animals from different continents. Entry is free, pls donate at the donation box!! Have fun...

Vida DeCaro

Love this place, everytime we come here the kids have do much fun. From the inside of the zoo with so many animals to see to the outside with the train ride and playground.

Rachel Polayes

Our favorite zoo to visit as a family! It’s clean and the staff are friendly and helpful! You can tell the animals are well loved and taken care of. We have been countless times and can’t wait to visit again!

Gary Szybowski

Much bigger than we expected! Nice walk ways and small petting areas for children.Plenty of parking and its free with a charitable donation. Great for family day!

Sarah Barney

My family has been coming here for years we love it. The zoo is amazing and staff is very friendly. It's great to go see the animals and bring some food to have a picnic at their benches. You can also rent an area for a party or barbecue. The gift shop also offers a military discount.

Michael Panos

Such an amazing park, and all for free. Please do not forget to donate to keep this zoo running.

Rob Giordano

Lots of animals to see here. My son enjoyed seeing all of the animals and we all had a ton of fun here. The zoo is free of charge for admission. It's a great day trip!

Rudy Smith

Love this zoo. Great facility, friendly staff, wide variety of animals, and of course you can't beat the cost. It is free... They do have someone sitting there with a bucket for donations which I always contribute to, but admission is free. They don't ask for the donation either. I come with my kids and they love it.

Harold Martinez

Great Zoo!! It is incredible that it is $0 dollar entry free! It's not the biggest zoo but it is we'll kept and a good variety of animals. The tree top course is awsome!

beers8049

It's a great park and zoo. Lots of animals and 3 or 4 parks outside the entrance for all ages. Plus it was by donation which was great. A couple places to eat not sure what all they offer but the one we stopped at had hot dogs, premade sandwiches, soft pretzels etc just watch the seagulls. Made for a perfect day to get out of the sun at the beach and have fun with the family.

Tony Sirota

Awesome zoo, quiet, friendly, easy to walk, saw giraffes on the move as a family. Just a great experience, not overcrowded and the playground outside is great for the kids, the park and forest in the outer perimeter makes the place that much better. Bring your kids here

Fawn Rose

Been coming here since I was a kid and will still come here. The staff are very accommodating to those with disabilities. Don't hesitate to ask them for help if you need help.

Tina Monaco

We visit the Cape May Zoo every time we go to Cape May on vacation. It is a very nice zoo & it doesn't cost anything to get in. You are welcome to give a donation at the entrance gate if you would like, but they don't ask you to do so. They have all your regular animals you expect to see at a zoo. I enjoy seeing the flamingos & the peacocks. The whole zoo is very clean & very eye appealing just like everything else in Cape May. They have a really nice food court with an enclosed eating area with ceiling fans. Their gift shop is also very nice. It's a very nice day to spend with your family.

Ray Perillo

Loved the layout. Wish some of the bigger animals were more lively. Everything was just lying there. Should have more than one bathroom and several porta-potties. Good fun exercise by walking the zoo.

Alicia V

A great zoo. Always have a fun time with the family here. My son loves the bird exhibit!

Sarah Dattilo

This is THE best zoo! You can see so many animals in a very natural, beautiful setting. The aviary is the best part because you can walk through and watch the birds fly right past you. The playground, pavilions, and ropes course are also well-maintained and add to the experience. You have to reserve the ropes course, and the zoo also offers summer camps for kids.

Jessica Meagher

We aren’t huge fans of zoos but we love that this zoo is run on donations. The park is big and open with a lot of shade. The animals looks happy and have nicer enclosures than a lot of zoos we have been to before. My toddler had a great time and we can’t wait to go back.

George Bennett

It's one of the best zoos in the country. The place is clean and the animals are well cared for. They do not charge for admission so it's voluntary what you pay for. The zoo is spacious and the animals have lots of room to move around. It's a great outing for the whole family and it won't break the bank. We usually give them a decent donation though because it is worth it.

Alcides Montalvo Jr

Awesome place to take your children for a family day. It's free to get in but I suggest you give a donation it helps with the animals. Beautiful Park and playgrounds. Great place to have birthday parties and barbecues.

Michael Szubrowski

This is a very nice zoo with a suggested donation. The staff is very friendly. There are plenty of exhibits and all kinds of animals. There are also picnic tables and areas to walk around. It's a very nice zoo and isn't overly crowded. There is plenty of opportunity to view the animals.

Anusha R

Cape May Zoo is a fantastic place where you can easily spend the entire day. They have animals from all around the world. The entrance and parking is free but they request a donation. There are plenty of shaded areas and benches to take breaks. The cafe and gift shop is also really wonderful.

Rajesh Rathore

We enjoyed the zoo!! It is quite a good place for kids!! Lion, Cheetah, Leopard, Giraffe etc.. They have picnic area and kids play area as well!!

Rebecca R

Great for children. Lots of free parking, and free admission! (Donations accepted) There's a petting zoo and many animal exhibits. There is an adventure park for older children and a playground for younger children. It was a great place to keep my 3.5 year old occupied for a few hours.

Gregory Bain

Great Zoo operates on donations. Somethings are not free but reasonable price. Lots to do for the family.

Maryanne Dolci

A nice family fun activity to do and it is free. You can give a donation if you wish

Sheila Miduski

They have wheel chairs and also power scooters. The park is family friendly and its informative. The park is very clean and beautiful.

Christopher Witalec

This is a wonderful place to visit especially with the family. It is very well taken care of the exhibits are outstanding and you only need donations to get in. I have been there with my own family numerous times and continue to go back because it makes for a wonderful weekend afternoon.

Patrice Bechta

It's a well thought out place. The animals are interactive and varied. It's a fun day for all ages. They have activities year round. The grounds offer party pavilions, hiking trails and a fabulous zip line course. Go with your friend or family. Wonderful day to be had.

Cory C

This is an awesome zoo. Good variety of animals and the facilities look well maintained. Entry is free though they do encourage you make a donation. We always visit everytime we are in the area. Recommend taking the family.

James O'Keefe

We love this place. We make it a point to stop here every year and it never disappoints. Amazing collection of animals and totally free as well. Theres also a great playground and ropes course on the grounds.

Randy Fetter

Beautiful attraction! Still can't believe it's "free"! We still gave a donation - all those animals can't be cheap to feed! Modern, clean & nicely set up. My young niece & nephew loved the place.

Evelyn Mangold

The Cape May County Park is great ! Had nothing to do one day... I was trying to think of something where I haven't been lately...Bingo !!! Cape May County Park Zoo came to mind...weather was perfect..not too much traffic. All the animals were awake...they didn't feed lunch yet... I was thrilled to see all awake. I loved it...very clean...benches all over... But most of all...I loved all the Animals. Excellent & fun day.

Adraine Stepnowski

Beautifully kept park & grounds. Picnic pavilions, nice playground equipment. Great place for a day out with the family. The main attraction is the zoo which has free parking and admission (though I strongly recommend that you give a donation). Nice sized zoo with tons to see. Many recent upgrades to the park such as Zipline course (for a fee) and many seasonal features in the zoo area (children's train, carousel, food court, and gift shop). Well worth the trip!

Jamie Husson

First off, it's free! They only ask that you donate (I gave $10). It was jam packed that day and even though we waited in line to park for like 10 min we still got a good spot. It's laid out very well on the inside, and the animals have a lot of room to roam, and seem very happy. Our favorite section was the african/safari zone where the zebras and emus were. My family enjoyed it very much and will definitely come back next year.

Keri Puleio

such a cool place and a lot bigger than i thought it would be! there is no charge to get in, but they do accept donations. the exhibits and habitats are very clean and you can tell they take very good care of their animals. it’s also a great place for kids.

Evelyn Mangold

The Cape May County Park is great ! Had nothing to do one day... I was trying to think of something where I haven't been lately...Bingo !!! Cape May County Park Zoo came to mind...weather was perfect..not too much traffic. All the animals were awake...they didn't feed lunch yet... I was thrilled to see all awake. I loved it...very clean...benches all over... But most of all...I loved all the Animals. Excellent & fun day.

Danielle Giddings

It's a great place to take family for a nice outing when you're on a tight budget. The zoo and parking is free. However, I highly recommend giving a donation. They put a lot of time and care into the upkeep of the animals and property.

Joseph Stacey

Fantastic zoo, free admission and donations appreciated. Very nice staff, clean enclures, a variety of animals and not super commercialized. Takes about 3 hours to go through, some shady spots to take breaks.

Jesse Abreu

This Zoo is wonderful. I love how is spaced out for the big animals. A way different experience than the Philadelphia zoo that I be going to. I like that 80% of the animals were moving around and not sleeping or hiding. Definitely a park & Zoo I would recommend everyone to visit.

Brian Reilly

Take a bagged lunch and enjoy the day here. It's free to enter but donate a few bucks. You can park for free and come and go as you please

Michael W

It's organized really well. Just the right size. Just don't go during nap time! All the animals were crashed out like Sunday morning after a Saturday bender!

Adraine Stepnowski

Beautifully kept park & grounds. Picnic pavilions, nice playground equipment. Great place for a day out with the family. The main attraction is the zoo which has free parking and admission (though I strongly recommend that you give a donation). Nice sized zoo with tons to see. Many recent upgrades to the park such as Zipline course (for a fee) and many seasonal features in the zoo area (children's train, carousel, food court, and gift shop). Well worth the trip!

dianalovesashley

Beautiful zoo, clean and so well organized. You can see the staff really cares about the animals. Admission is just donations so coming here is not to break your family’s pockets. Most zoos have a ticket fee and can be costly. This zoo is not like that is accessible for everyone! If you have a little more money donate a little more, is for a good cause. A plus is the gift shop and the food is not bad at all. Highly recommended

S Devlin

Being from East Texas and getting to travel all over the US with my husbands work offers us a great benefit in experiencing multi-cultures from how things are so different from home. This Zoo was amazing!! FIRST ZOO I had been to that was this well maintained with a free entrance. (donations only) If your ever in Cape May area please take yourself, kids, parents, family to this Zoo. It was an overall great experience and before yo uexit the Zoo do not forget to drop that quarter and hop up on the seat and get the foot massage.

Elba

Loved this place! I was in a group with 2 adults and 5 kids. Definitely wear comfortable shoes and have water to drink. It was hot and humid when we went but there is plenty of shaded areas to take a break from the sun.

Jay Spoor

We always make sure we donate at least $20 when we go to this local zoo. More than worth it for a couple hours of zoo fun. The lion exhibit was great. The park is super clean as well.

Cassie Millet

Such a great time. Love to be surrounded by animals and nature. Can get crowded. Very fun free attraction for family and friends to experience

Donna Melzi

Nice small zoo. Great place to go with family, friends, or a date in the spring or fall. It's a free zoo but they do accept donations at the entrance. Close to Wildwood and other south jersey shore beaches so good for a cool or hazey day when trying to find something to do when not a good beach day.

Rosalie Clouser

Best County Zoo in America! Beautiful well kept, well loved grounds and animals. The animal care staff really love these animals. We appreciated the several memorials placed around the zoo in memory of some of our old favorites who have passed on. We have gone here almost annually for 25+ years! Our children now bring their children!

Justin Townsend

For a free zoo it is great. Parking wasn’t an issue. It was clean even though they are renovating.

Brianna Porteus

Amazing zoo. Helpful staff and it's free. They have a good deal of animals. The parks are very nice. Plus they have zipline type activities. Great place for all ages

Jamie Husson

First off, it's free! They only ask that you donate (I gave $10). It was jam packed that day and even though we waited in line to park for like 10 min we still got a good spot. It's laid out very well on the inside, and the animals have a lot of room to roam, and seem very happy. Our favorite section was the african/safari zone where the zebras and emus were. My family enjoyed it very much and will definitely come back next year.

Crystal Castaner

This zoo is free... Which fits any budget.. Staff are friendly and the layout is spaced perfect.. Not too crowded and not too far apart.. Keeps the kids entertained. Has many options for fun.

Virginia Cuevas

Wow! First time there and I was was amazed at how clean it was and how the animals were very well taken care of. Highly recommend

Jo Springer

My family have only visited this zoo a few times, and our time spent there was both educational and fun! Pack a picnic lunch. And donations are the right thing to do!

Erica Hadley

We did the Tree To Tree ropes course experience. I’m 38 and I brought two boys 10 and 13yr it was the perfect course for our first time. The instructors were great and always around to help. We went through it all together but I skipped the extra adult course to stay with the boys. Hope next year we can all do the adult course together.

Jay Farmer

I love the Cape May County Park and Zoo. A great place to spend a day, and IT'S FREE! The park is spacious with pavillions to rent for gatherings. The Zoo is amazing and getting better with each visit. They have snack shops in various locations throughout and a restaurant and gift shop, too. There's also an in the trees, above the ground obstacle course. There is a fee to do it but if you like that kinda stuff it's worth paying for. While there is plenty of FREE parking, be sure to get there early to avoid having to park in one of the overflow lots which are a little distance from the park and zoo. Also, pets are not allowed unless they are certified Service Animals, I guess it's possibly due in part to safety and also they DO have some free roaming birds. (Peacocks, geese, ducks, etc) Check out the website. It's a great time for children of ALL ages! Have fun!!!

Allison Elliot

thought it was a super nice and well-kept zoo considering it relies on donations! they had a pretty large variety of animals, and everything was super cleanly. would have preferred a few more food options, but i understand it's a small place and it's hard to squish too much in. i would recommend eating before you arrive at the park/zoo!

Keri Puleio

such a cool place and a lot bigger than i thought it would be! there is no charge to get in, but they do accept donations. the exhibits and habitats are very clean and you can tell they take very good care of their animals. it’s also a great place for kids.

Jay Langston

Giving it a 5 since I was there for my brother and sisters birthday party, some folks came through with animals and set up and let the kids play with them even though they realized they were at the wrong party. Most of the animals were hidden or far away.

Rebecca Taylor

My children and I vacationed in Cap May for 3 days . Our last day we went to the zoo for they wanted more than just the beach and boardwalk. We had a great time at the zoo n was a wonderful way to end our vacation with amazing memories

Leanne Back

Loved the park. The animals were so well kept. Especially the Human specimen in one of the exhibits. He showed the ability to keep his pen cleaned. (LOL). The zoo is wheelchair accessible and it was a blast riding across the bridges. The only challenge is that is short people have a hard time see6over the rail.

Alexander Cary

Very nice zoo. Clean, convenient layout. Plenty of shady boardwalks beneath the canopies of trees... Keeps the sun from beating you down. Nice selection of animals... Great place to bring the kids for a few hours. Not the biggest zoo, missing some of the larger animals such as elephants, gorillas and rhinos, but there are a few interesting primates and birds, indoor reptile exhibit, a rare snow leapord, lions, bears, giraffes and don't forget to see the Otters. There is no admission fee, but if possible leave a donation so the zoo will be around for generations to come.

Merlinshabbit

Was a great day with my 1 year old and wife. Clean , simple , and good shading. Only suggest not going during a while bunch of schools are doing field trips.

jennifer pugh

I like they had a good amount of animals for a small zoo i liked the snow leopard

Kim N

Unbelievable that this zoo is free. It is gorgeous, shaded, clean and people are helpful and friendly. Bathrooms are not at all gross like most zoo bathrooms. They have an amazing playground (two actually). We went on Memorial Day weekend which was jammed with people and they handled the overflow parking perfectly and orderly. The animals were active and look well cared for. Quite an improvement from the zoo from 30 years ago. This zoo ranks up there with some of my favorite zoos of all time! Food prices are even reasonable. We will definitely come back again.

GaryJ188

Played disc golf at the park. Make sure you get a map for the course. Most holes are marked well but some are tuff to find and have duel numbering. Over all a fun course

Carissa Casella

The zoo is all run on donations, so it's a great to going you have a large group of people and don't want to spend a lot of money. There are a lot of different exhibits from giraffes to bears and lions. There is also a reptile and bird houses. Definitely a great place to go for family fun day when in the area.

Pamela Braun

Great zoo and it's free! As a zoo volunteer I always go to other zoos to see what they are like. Since our last visit they did add more seating especially in the African area which was nice since it is a long walk. I few more would be nice but what they added was well worth the effort.

Daniel Lafond

Beautiful zoo. It is well maintained and kept clean. No cost to enter. They take donations instead. I went there while on vacation. I recommend to go when it is not too hot outside. You will have a better chance to see the animals.

Amy Martin

Great place to go on a budget. Wish they had a more defined crowd flow but still a fun place.

Nichole Moll

They only ask for donations. It's really a free zoo! Great customer service. The employees are so nice and helpful. The animals are the best. The food and drinks are a bit pricey. But 25% of the sales go to the animals. We enjoyed this zoo more than we expected. Even better than our local zoo where we live. Absolutely recommended and we will revisit in the future.

Arr Pettinato

For just a donation(highly recommend donating)you have a first class zoo with plenty to do and see

Michael Tillett

This park was great! So much to do from zip lining, face painting, animal exhibits, and much more! Everything is donation, I do recommend donating because you'll get park maps to help navigate, and it's also good for the animals!

Catalin Deluxus

Fantastic little zoo with animals from around the world! Savannah - think tropical bids, zebras and giraffes. North America - Buffalo, bison, wapiti. South America - llamas and alpacas. Great for kids, and best of all - it only requires a small donation in the front, at your discretion!

Yvonne Reitzel

Very well kept and clean. Enjoy seeing all the animals and they seemed to be relaxed

Mark Grimes

Great experience for a family trip. Park was clean and the zoo had plenty to do keeping the little ones entertained.

Michael Allen

This is a small zoo but it is a nice attraction near Cape May. The animals all look healthy and are in appropriate habitats. The snow leopards and red panda are my favorites. The zoo is open to the public at no charge, but is certainly worthy of a donation. Restrooms and concessions are minimal; beware and take care of business at the entrance as you come and go.

Melanie Skotnicki

The zoo has a wonderful variety of animals and reptiles. The Woodlands within the zoo makes the experience more appealing than some zoo's that are concrete and cages. The boardwalk around the zoo is easy to walk on and is very well suited for the disabled. It is an activity that is suited for all and definately should be on one's to do list while in Cape May.

Walter Priestley

Very clean, nice park. Plenty of parking great place to visit and bring friends and family.

Bob Fina

Amazing zoo. Just large enough to keep you entertained for a free hours all for the price of a donation. Excellent side trip when visiting the shore beaches.

shirlene t

I think this is the most peaceful place in the county. I came alone, on more than one occasion. I would like to come again with my family. I highly recommend you experience this with your family at least once. It’s a great experience, and you may just learn a little more in the process.

Christopher Estelow

No charge to get in but donations are taken in lieu. Clean and wide assortment of animals. Highly recommend for a day trip with the family!

Stacey Duke

Excellent beautiful zoological Park. Lots of benches for mom mom and pop pop. Lots of care and love is giving to these wonderful animals. Such a treat for me and my friends!

Bridgette Hall

Beautiful zoo. Love it's a nice size but not too large. Enough places to sit relax and take in all the beautiful scenery and animals. A lot of the staff were out and engaging everyone and the animals. A great place to visit in my opinion. I like it was free but hope most would give a generous donation as I did.

Ning Pollak

Because this zoo is free when it's a bad beach day it becomes incredibly dangerously crowded. Each section of the zoo only has one point of entrance or egress so on a really crowded day, you are in line back to back going through all the exhibit. Imagine all the strollers and being jammed back to back. Literally you're in line before the entrance and through the entirety of the zoo visit. Can't imagine what it's like in an emergency. In addition, the animal enclosures lack coverage. I.e., the reptile house has barely any foliage in the individual habitat. They have impressionist jungle scenes and one or two fake branches for the snakes. Turtle enclosures barely have water. They need to just have a small fee at the latest and definitely limit the number of people at a time. Extremely stressful for the animals and the visitors.

Imderpy1234

Really nice free zoo with lots of animals and the usual zoo attractions. Definitely worth the trip

Joshua Huff

Was a good turn out for Boo at the Zoo. We had a great time. Face painting also she does a great job.

john h

It is a great place to bring the whole family to spend a few hours. It's very clean, and there's so many different animals. They also have playgrounds, picnic areas, and refreshment stands.

Willa Safferstein

Cute small zoo. Very accessible (Ramps everywhere for wheelchairs and strollers). Very nice kids playgrounds.

Reggie Escaler

Amazing zoo for its size. A wide variety of animals. The lions remind you of the movie "lion king."

Matti Conover

One of our favorite places for a inexpensive day trip. The zoo is a very clean and well laid out point of interest. Highly recommend to any family or person who likes to go to the zoo!

Sean Mahoney

Great small zoo...animals appear to be Well taken care of and the grounds well maintained. The complexity of the layout and programs surprised us... Our group consisting of 3 adults and 2 young children were treated to a very satisfying experience!

David Troyer

Excellent zoo. Great animals and activities. Playground near the parking lot too!

Paul Moyer

Great place to take the kids. Everything is easily mapped out. Been going since I was young way back in the 80s.

Megan Slack

Amazing zoo that runs on donations. The park and the zoo are free. You donate and pay for food and other attractions like zip lines and ropes course. There's face painting and other fun activities. There is also a playground. Great half day activity for all ages. Most of the zoo is in the shade so even visiting on hotter days isn't bad. There is a feed stop where you can get food to feed the goats and cow. Bring quarters or dollar bills to use the feed machines.

Laraine Chamberlain

I loved this zoo. The animals have much more space than a typical zoo. The park area and playground is also very nice

Ryan Hvisdas

Great little zoo attached to the Cape May park. Had a fun day walking around the enclosures and looking at all the different species of animals that they have available. Best part of the zoo is that it is free all week and accept donations which are used to feed and care for the animals. A great place for a date or to have a nice relaxing day walking through a well shaded area.

Ajoy Kumar Singha

Nice small zoo. No entry fee ( you can donate at the gate if you wish). Liked the exotic birds. There is a tree climbing/adventure section. I didn’t try it but looks exciting.

Bill Shepherd

Great zoo for the kids. Best of all, it’s free! This zoo really does compete with a zoo like the Philadelphia Zoo on some levels. Obviously, being a free zoo, it cannot be as nice, but I really do mean it when I say this one is nice. You’d expect more of a petting zoo style place if you’re going to get free admission, but here, you get much more than that. Great place and we will be back.

Paul Garcia

It was a great place it has playgrounds charcoal barbecues picnic area is always beautifully maintained and well capped but it's all free including parking they do ask for a donation but it's not mandatory but well received

Beth Pettis

Absolutely wonderful zoo! So many different animals to see! There is a really amazing bird habitat building. In this building a wooden observation deck/pathway enables you to walk through the habitat. Quite a unique experience with the many different exotic bird species roaming and flying free in their "natural" habitat complete with waterfall. The zoo is free and so is the parking. Donations are greatly appreciated!

Justin Hoffmann Sr.

Great day, great place, awesome Fall weather. So many great animals and exhibits in a free zoo.

Dan Travis

We visit this Zoo every time we are in Cape May. It is an easy walk through it. Good variety of animals. Great place to visit with the entire family. It is free, but donations are appreciated.

doug neff

Lots of pokestops if that means anything. Otherwise very well maintained. Lots of exhibits.

Nadine Kibalo- Carpenter

Absolutely amazing place! Thank you staff of Cape May Zoo for taking care of these amazing animals and educating everyone who comes into the zoo!

Sadie Garrett

Just left there with my fiancé and my 3 year old. We absolutely loved it! For a zoo that runs off donations everything is so beautifully well kept and spacious. All the animals were well fed and the staff was so friendly and knowledgeable. We left a donation because they deserve it! Absolutely impressed ❤️

Colleen Veneziale

I love this zoo!! It's free and always a great time!! Best to go early to make sure you see all the animals. They also had people around the zoo who would give you information about the animals.

Todd Osmun

What an amazing zoo. Such a great attraction to Cape May. It is free of charge just be sure to give a generous donation. Such a neat variety of animals and great food. Definitely should be on your list of things to do when in Cape May.

Jordan G

We visited the Zoo while vacationing in Cape May. We were pleasantly surprised how good this Zoo was. It has many of the animals (such as Lions, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs,etc) you would expect from larger zoos. It has a nice layout and has lots of shade for those hot days. It also has a large play area for young children. We were glad we came at opening (9am) since it was pretty busy by the time we left at around 11:30. This Zoo does not charge admission or parking and runs completely on donations so please donate if you are able.

Lisa Thompson-Ripoll

We had a fun filled day at the Cape May Zoo. There's so much to. We played on the play ground, had a picnic lunch then saw the animals. We those on the carousel and the train. They ever have ziplining and more. If you haven't visited the Cape May Zoo you need to plan to go soon!

Bridgette Hall

Beautiful zoo. Love it's a nice size but not too large. Enough places to sit relax and take in all the beautiful scenery and animals. A lot of the staff were out and engaging everyone and the animals. A great place to visit in my opinion. I like it was free but hope most would give a generous donation as I did.

Oliver F Johnston

This is a great place. If you're down the shore anywhere near it definitely worth a visit. Couple tips go earlier in the morning and try not to pick a really hot day. Very well cared for and clean kept Park.

Corey Marsee

Very cool zoo and lots of different animals to see and read about. Only complaint is that it is not as big as I was hoping. I am from The Chicago Area so I have zoos like Lincoln that is huge!

Brittany Davis

Big enough to keep even the older kids entertained for a few hours. And enough shade to be comfortable even on a 90° day. Plenty of animals and having a "donations appreciated" ticket price frees up some money to do an animal encounter or 2.

Jesse L

Really amazing zoo: hard to believe that it’s 100% free. Clean, scenic areas, lots of animals.

Krys Neary

Gorgeous, well kept zoo! Animals are well cared for & content. Enclosures are immaculate. Admission is FREE!!! Zoo runs on donations, so be kind when you arrive!

Jeremy Johnson

Great zoo, doesn't cost a penny. Well laid out and great selection of animals for viewing. Quite large for a free zoo as well. Bring snacks and drinks as the concessions are quite pricey. And make sure you donate.

E. Miller

Pleasantly surprised at how big and well-kept this zoo is. Almost all the animals were viewable, food was reasonably priced, and admission is FREE!

Gary Shadle

This is a great zoo. The guides & security a very good. The animals are well taken care of. It's hard to believe this is a free zoo for everything they have.

Eric Meyers

Place is great. I have been going here since I was a kid. For a free zoo they have a huge land and constantly expanding. The Zipline adventure is also an added benefit.

Magico Cowgirl

It’s so nice here! The deer exhibit is ethereal. Truly, I could of stood there all day watching them. Definitely recommend stopping by AND giving them a big donation!

Tara Maceyko

so awesome!! was fairly large and free to attend:) My family and I enjoyed our visit immensely!

mary kenny

Thank god, finally a zoo that you're not in direct sunlight all day. The zoo and I good size, small enough that you're not exhausted but big enough that you see an array of different animals. And its free!! Nothing better than animals in a zoo that look happy and healthy and its free!!!

Matt Merkel

I've seen some really nice, high-end zoos that cost an arm, and some rather pathetic, low-end zoos that don't cost a thing. Cape May Zoo falls closer to the expensive zoos than the free ones. They could easily get away with asking $10-15 per person and still be reasonable. Hope they don't, of course. This is not a small zoo. They have a pretty large collection of animals that you can't find just anywhere. Most of the enclosures are pretty basic, but they seem clean and usually afford a good view of the beastie inside. Generally speaking, everything was pretty well maintained and the animals looked healthy. A fun place to visit.

Mare Calotta

Great zoo! We were able to see almost everything in 4 hours (with a lunch break). Definitely recommend!

Owen Mc

Great time at a great place. Celebrated my grandson's 1st. Birthday there. The kids had a ball with the animals. The Adults enjoyed it immensely. It was a beautiful day.

Kate Graff

Wonderful family time. Can do the whole zoo in around 2hrs. Only down side is you need a reservation for the tree climb/zip line shop for a spur of the moment trip the kids can use that.

Corrina Youngs

I would give 5 stars but there aren't very good directions on how to get through the park. Other than that the park is beautiful very well kept and just amazing. We visited the zoo. We can over the ferry from Lewes de. Ty!

Bill Ostrove

This is a really nice zoo. It's larger than I expected. We spent about 3 hours there and still missed a few exhibits. With only a donation to enter, the price is certainly right too. The zoo is also part of a park, so there are plenty of benches and picnic tables to eat a picnic lunch. We didn't realize that before we went so we bought lunch at one of the concession stands. It was a little overpriced, but not terrible for a zoo and they had some healthy lunch choices. I recommend this zoo if your vacationing on the Jersey shore, especially if you have young children.

Valerie Bobb

LOVE this zoo!! Great place for couples, kids, family, or even by yourself. Well kept. Nice walk that gets shaded as well as many benches along the way to take breaks. The staff is very friendly. This place is free to park, free to enter. Please give your best donation!

Mindy P

I don’t support zoos but the Cape May Zoo truly has the best set up for the animals with lots of big green space and under the trees. It feels like a zoo in the woods. This also provides a ton of shade making it comfortable even on a hot day. Everyone is friendly and we had a great time. The whole park and playground is great and it’s all free! Perfect for young kids!

Lauren Goodwin

What a beautiful and wrll kept zoo! An amazing variety of animals considering it is a donation zoo. Lots of extras for the kids including face painting, food/drink stands, a playground and more. Easy to get to while visiting southern NJ beaches for a break from the beach.

Glen Trush

Nice place to spend a few hours with the grandchildren. Admission is free, donations are accepted and encouraged. Plenty of live animals to see and a large well maintained playground. Free parking.

EZ LIFE

Before i start i would say Awesome Awesome Awesome. Its a beautiful place with so many animals. Start from little birds to huge zarafa (giraffe). Well maintained and staff welcome you with their heart and staff was so friendly and we had chance to meet an intern sorry i forgot her name but she gave us best presentation/ information about Eagle. Next we rented a pavilion I believe group prices they are charging are not bad at all. Think about it no entry fee no parking fee ( other then groups) no hidden charges/ fees.And less than $100 u can have place all day long. Usually in public areas restrooms are not clean but restrooms they have are perfectly clean and finally Thank you Cape May county zoo and park for all your effort to keep this facility well maintained and clean

Heath Confer

Relaxed atmosphere able to move around freely. Plenty of cafes n snack shacks good service n fast food at the one I stopped at. Plenty of animals to see which means lots of walking but all joinable

Kathleen Fleig

Loved all the animals and birds. Did not go into reptile area as I am afraid of snakes. So glad they have them in a separate building. It was a perfect day it was beautiful that day and shared it with so many good friends.

Michelle Regan

It’s free...still can’t get over the fact that this place is free!! Well worth a visit, has lots of interesting animals & exhibits.

Farzana Farooq

Beautiful place great to go with the kids, clean, and we'll maintained. Simply beautiful place and had a great time. And of course it's free!

Dennis Schwendiman

Great place to spend some time. It is a zoo. they have animals

Ron Braz

Hey it's always nice to visit a zoo and see all the animals especially it when it's free hey. We always donate they have a ice park for the kids to play in and and very educational. Would we go there every year

Bayla-Ariella Israel

Excellent place to bring the kids! Totally free with the exception to donate to the cause. There's a variety of animals, giraffes, bear, buffalo to say the least. Also dont but find there it's like 4 bucks for a water. Eat before you get there and enjoy!!

Jonathan DiBenedetto

This is a fantastic zoo considering it's free! The kids loved the reptile house and the safari portion that goes into the woods. I would highly suggest visiting here if you are not a beach person or just want a half day break from the ocean. The connected park has plenty of picnic tables and a couple large playgrounds as well.

Sara Phillips

Beautiful zoo. Lovely shaded paths, good variety of animals, easy to see in their enclosures. Animals looked happy, healthy and well cared for. Lots of parking, with a great playground in the park. Fun afternoon out with kids.

Michael Guastaferro

Super solid zoo for just a donation. Went here with some of my friends for a weekend day trip and it’s a great stop on the way to Cape May. Ample parking playgrounds and stuff (not applicable to us but still was fun). Really nice spread of animals too and you can easily spend a good hour to hour and a half here if you are not engaging with every animal. Only suggestion is to not go on a super hot day. We were and most of the animals were not active obviously. Even when super hot there was still a lot to see in the reptile/amphibian building aviary as well as most animals being at least visible.

Andrew Genovese

Great zoo! Very fun animals, plenty of other interactions, restrooms, and refreshment stops. It's a shame the park has to close at 3:30 now, but it is definitely better for the animals and staff. Free admission too! Would definitely come back.

Joon Im

Great time with all the animals and staff. Plenty of animals to see both outside, in the shade, and inside. Stroller friendly. Available zip lines. Playground. Best of all free. (With a donation at the entrance) .

Hayden Callender

Amazing all around. Well kept and massive areas for the animals. Will go back again soon.

Robert Korosko

Best free zoo we've ever been to. Very well taken care of and lots of animals to see... highly recommend

Tina Aquino

This zoo is a must for anyone visiting the area. The best part includes a chance to see baby giraffes and wallabies which we were fortunate enough to encounter both on our last trip. I prefer going in warmer months but the park is open throughout the year. They have a playground area and even a treetop ropes course for an additional charge.

CHRISTOPHER CHEN

I love the openness of the park, it was great. A lot of fun for kids of all ages. I wish the Zoo had more parking. The best part of the zoo.....is that it is free. Please give a donation of at least $5.00 (per person)

Jenn Harrigan

This is a free zoo, they do take donations. I remember coming here as a child and it has grown so much since then. My 1y/o grandson loved it.

barbara boucher

Amazing, clean, well kept zoo. From the parking lots, restrooms, playgrounds and walkways this zoo is one well kept secret of Cape May county. Most of the animals are active, in their habitats that allow visitors a good view.

Art Barlow

We've had our family reunion here for 20 years now. The park is wonderful and CLEAN! The zoo is one of the best I've ever been to, for a free zoo!

David Chen

One of the best free or paid zoo's I've been to. Fortunately, this one is free (they ask for donations). We stop here every year on the way back from Wild Wood and take a picture of our kids in front of the stuffed bear in front on the gift shop. This is year 13. A must see if your in the area.

Marhya King

Love this zoo. It feels very intimate and as natural as a zoo can get. You can see so many animals up close. The animals are obviously very well cared for. I prefer the longer drive to come here than the closer city zoo

Zachary Seeley

Great place to take the family for a trip to the zoo. Free for the family but donations are accepted for the zoo. Easy going, lots of shaded places to stay out of the sun for a bit. A nice deck that goes though a wooded area to reach more animals. Enjoyable trip for sure!

Nicole McNally

We absolutely love our visits. The animals are fun to see, the grounds are very well cared for. It's an overall great place.

Donna Keane

We love it here. Lots of shaded areas to cool off in summer. Great playground outside the entrance. The zoo itself is large, so definitely worth the trip! My sons love the lions and otters and I love the giraffes! The animals all have good sized enclosures and seem well cared for.

linda val

It's clean. Have a little of everything. A great place to go with family and friends.

Tom Christian

Awesome zoo that runs on donations. Better than most zoo's that you pay an arm and a leg to go to.

Alexis Gaffney

My husband and I visited this Zoo this September during our 1st anniversary trip to wildwood. The zoo is free, they work off of donations, which we donated money. It is so clean and the staff is super friendly. We loved how most of the paths were raised up so we can look over and see the animals. The lion and lioness were absolutely beautiful and we talked to them like they were our dogs! Such a nice zoo! Would definitely recommend to everyone!

R Breslin

Great experience. I wouldn't plan to be here a whole day but is a nice couple hours of education and pretty neat animal experiences. The zoo is clean and you can tell they really care for the animals. Kids really enjoyed it.

Roshan Ramirez

Took my GS troop to the Animal Adventure program and it was great! The education portion was level appropriate and the girls were thrilled with the animal interaction. Our hosts for the day were female which from a GS’s point of view is fantastic!

Camille Lewis

Loved it. Many animals to see. A wide space and lots of seating to rest weary legs after walking around. Plus it's also free. A great outing for the family or with a friend.

Antonio Foster

For being a free day out with the kids, you would expect it to be cheap and drab. It wasn't that at all. My daughter had a great time, I had a good time. There are enough exotic animals to give it the same feel as the for-profit zoos without breaking the bank. Good time!

keirissa weeks

We love the Cape may zoo! My daughter's 5th birthday party at the zoo was the best birthday party shes ever had! The staff were helpful and friendly, and the animal presentation was awesome!

Lisa

Great zoo especially since I was not expecting much with no entrance fee. Went here on a cloud day and it was packed which I guess is to be expected. Had an interesting experience when my daughter dropped her phone off the ramp right next to the snow leopard cage. Worker was so nice getting grabbers on a long pole to get it for us.

Frank Breakell

The CM County Park is a beautiful place to visit with the family (or friends). Nice paths to walk, a lake loaded with fish, and a fun playground for the kids, or kid at heart. The zoo is top notch. It blows the Philly zoo away. It's clean, well maintained, and the animals are cared for. It's a great way to spend a day.

Toni Chester

My 3 yr old daughter loved it.i was excited to go as well. Very clean very nice

Susan Perti

A wonderful family day out. Parking can be a pain during busy days but it's pay what you wish and there's a large selection of animals to see. Really nice place to go and convenient to all seaside towns off of Garden State Parkway in NJ. Perfect outing.

Joshua Davis

My girlfriend and I went here while on our vacation. It had friendly staff and a decent variety of animals. My girlfriend loved it. I thought it was eh. I've been to better zoo's before. However the staff was friendly and I did have fun there. I also thought the food was good, but it was over priced for how little there was. Great time for children and adults alike though.

Dan NJ

Great zoo, terrific for little kids. FREE, easy to navigate, shaded in a lot of the walking paths, animals are easy to see, well maintained.

Richard Cayer

An awesome place to spend an afternoon with the family and it's free! If your on vacation there you can get away from the expensive piers and spend some quality time with your kids learning about beautiful wildlife. Did I mention it's free?

DIANE LAWYER

Great zoo. Lots of shade and great walking paths. Very well maintained facility. Inexpensive for families.

Renee Bitner

This place is amazing. The allow you to make a donation so families can go at little expense which we thought was neat. We gladly paid once we saw how many different animals they have and well cared for they are. I can't say enough good about this place.

Christine Boyd-George

Best zoo for hundreds of miles. The animals are in a more natural environment with large spaces to roam. Bring bug spray for the walk through the African safari. Your completely in the woods for that part

scott jordan

Nice, clean, free zoo. They do ask for donations though. Lots of animals and educational opportunities.

Janet Frasca

A very nice place to spend the day. The animal habitats are clean and spacious and they look well cared for.

Jennifer Gerner

Had a great time today at Boo at the zoo !!! So many families. All the kids dressed in thier costumes for the contests. Will be going again next year.

Shariff Emeaze

Wonderful park and zoo!! Our family loves it!! We love that they run on donations!! Very clean! Friendly staff! Great animals!!