​​Wildlife Adventure Near NYC | Cape May County Park & Zoo​​ 🦁🌿

Just ​​3 hours from NYC​​, we kicked off our day at the ​​Cape May County Park & Zoo​​—a ​​FREE admission​​ wildlife haven perfect for families! 🦒 ​​Animal Encounters:​​ Saw ​​giraffes, lions, tigers, bison​​ + rare species we'd never heard of! Some animals were ​​napping in the shade​​ (blame the summer heat 😅) ​​Educational signs​​ at every exhibit—great for kids & curious adults 🏰 ​​Afternoon in Storybook Cape May:​​ Explored the ​​charming coastal town​​ with its Victorian houses Grabbed ice cream & strolled along the beach 🍦🌊 ​​💰 Why It's Awesome:​​ ​​100% free zoo​​ (donations welcome!) ​​Perfect half-day trip​​ when paired with Cape May exploring ​​Up-close animal viewing​​ without crowds of big city zoos ​​📍 Tips:​​ ​​Mornings are best​​—animals are most active ​​Pack sunscreen & hats​​—shade is limited ​​Combine with:​​ Cape May Lighthouse or beach time #WildlifeEncounters #AnimalLovers #FreeAdventure #CapeMayDayTrip #NYCWeekends #FamilyFriendly #ZooLife #NaturePhotography #ProtectWildlife #EastCoastTravel