From the iconic Boardwalk to the sprawling beaches, Atlantic City is filled with the beauty of the seaside. Beyond the beach views, visitors can also delight in the parks, including the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, which offer a breath of fresh air. The Cape May County Park Zoo and the Birch Grove Park and Wildlife Zoo are delightful diversions into a different kind of wildlife. Cropping up unexpectedly among the bustle of the big city, the zoos and parks are a fun treat for families.
Atlantic City | Parks and Zoos
- Birch Grove Park and Zoo
- After an eventful day of gambling losses and fried Boardwalk food in Atlantic City, 271-acre Birch Grove Park invites you to put your feet up in the shade, fire up the barbecue, enjoy the fresh air on a nature walk, or drop a line into one of 21 well-stocked ponds.
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- Cape May County Zoo
- From the furry to the scaly, the two-legged to the four-legged, the winged to the finned, this zoo has it all covered and will delight all ages. Native and exotic animals call historic Cape May County home at the Park & Zoo, where over 200 species are represented across 80 acres.
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- Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
- Nearly 40,000 acres of coastal habitats -- including 3,000 acres of woodland -- are protected in this refuge. Peregrine falcons and bald eagles are among the winged visitors. Edwin B.
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- Estell Manor Park
- One of 13 Atlantic County parks, Estell Manor is the most popular and for good reason: it includes opportunities for boating, hiking, and biking, as well as the Warren E.
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