A wooden boardwalk for viewing giraffes, zebras and camels makes the Savannah at the Cape May County Zoo a tangible nature attraction in Cape May Court House. Also here are a county museum in a historic house, a courthouse still used for special sessions, and the headquarters of the Cape May National Wildlife Refuge. Those weighing animal watching against county history will find different points of interest.
Zoo and wildlife viewing
The Cape May County Zoo is located on Route 9 in Cape May Court House and covers 22 acres. It is home to more than 250 animal species; the number of species may change over time. In the Savannah, a wooden boardwalk offers a place to view giraffes, zebras and camels. These details answer different questions: 22 acres describes the zoo’s size, the species count indicates the diversity of its wildlife, and the boardwalk marks a specific viewing area. If you are particularly interested in the boardwalk, check the latest information in advance, as the layout of exhibits can change.
Museum and historic buildings
The Cape May County Museum is housed in the John Holmes House. Built around 1755, the building is one of the oldest in Cape May County. In historic rooms, the museum displays furnishings, costumes, tools, and decorative and practical objects dating from the 17th to the 20th century. The house and the collection offer different perspectives on time: the date of around 1755 provides a point of reference, while the objects on display span several centuries.
The museum also offers programs and tours of the historic Cresse-Holmes House property. In addition to the museum in the John Holmes House, there are offerings focused on the Cresse-Holmes House property. If you are weighing collections in historic rooms against a guided tour of a historic property, these are different ways to explore county history.
The Old Court House Building in Cape May Court House was completed in 1850 and is still used today for special sessions. Alongside the John Holmes House, dating to around 1755, its construction date provides a clear timeline for two historic buildings. The Old Court House’s continued use for special sessions is also part of its history; the John Holmes House is known for its museum and collections. This makes it possible to consider construction dates and present-day use as different aspects of local history.
Another connection to the local wildlife refuge
The headquarters of the Cape May National Wildlife Refuge is located at 24 Kimbles Beach Road in Cape May Court House. This adds a different nature-related point of interest to the zoo information: the zoo is described in terms of animal species, size and the Savannah boardwalk, while the refuge is represented by its headquarters and address in town. When deciding which topics matter most for your stay, you can distinguish between wildlife viewing at the zoo and the local connection to the Wildlife Refuge.
For the broader travel overview: Middle Township.
