Lions and tigers and…skunks? South Jersey is crawling with cute creatures to befriend and learn about. Check out these spots to meet animals with your kids.
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
Medford
Hours: Every day, 10 am to 4 pm
Admission: $10 (adults), $5 (children 4-12), children 3 & under are free
Don’t miss: Ember the red fox, Phoebe Muffay the striped skunk, the you and me preschool program held monthly, night hikes
Cape May Court House
Hours: Every day, 10 am to 4:30 pm
Admission: Free
Don’t miss: red kangaroo, capybaras, giraffe, snow leopard, red panda, feed the tortoises encounter, meet Willy the pig encounter, private zoo tours
Camden
Hours: Every day, 9:30 am to 5 pm
Admission: $27.99 – $47.99
Don’t miss: Penguin Island (at Penguin Park), the shark tunnel, Stingray Beach Club (with a touch tank!), sea turtles, 3D theater
Mays Landing
Hours: Sundays & Tuesdays, 8 am to 4 pm
Admission: Free
Don’t miss: Eeyore the donkey, Adele the chicken, Wilbur the pig, Emily the emu and more
Stone Harbor
Hours: Every day, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Admission: $12 (13 & up); $10 (ages 4-12)
Don’t miss: creature feature, salt marsh safari, crabbing at the dock, feeding at the aquarium, learn how to fish
Medford
Hours: Every day, 8 am to 8 pm
Admission: $12 (ages 1-12); $6 (ages 13 & up)
Don’t miss: feed the friendly farm animals, including goats and chickens, splash pad, go karts, climbing rocks
