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Nature Center of Cape May

1600 Delaware Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204
609-898-8848
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Ranked #5 of 18 attractions in Cape May
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Owner description: Located on the Harbor in Cape May City, this learning center and exhibit aquaria is dedicated to providing environmental education for people of all... more » Owner description: Located on the Harbor in Cape May City, this learning center and exhibit aquaria is dedicated to providing environmental education for people of all ages. « less
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Montclair, New Jersey, United States
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 attraction reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Visit the Nature Center to find out what guided tours and events are happening day by day. For $10 you can join a guided walk in the Nature Conservancy fields to learn about what's happening that day - which birds and water fowl are near by, traveling through or nesting. The Nature Center, itself, has very helpful people and resources.

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Long Island NY
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19 reviews 19 reviews
12 attraction reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

I guess I am used to larger nature centers then this one, great for kids, they do a great job with what they've got!

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Jackson, New Jersey
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16 attraction reviews
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68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

Loved that it is mostly boardwalk and flat so that older people and people who do not want a challenging walk but yet want to see nature can do so. Area is well maintained and very clean.

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Reading, Pennsylvania
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19 reviews 19 reviews
15 attraction reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2012

Between the beach and the birdwatching it was an absolutely beautiful place. I definantly recommend it for bird watching.

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Bala Cynwyd
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25 reviews 25 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2012

Perfect combination of beach with natural dunes and boardwalk among birds in the bird sanctuary. Watch for mosquitoes though.

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Glen Rock, NJ
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2012

This is a beautiful, peaceful place. We had a guide who took us on a birding tour. Our children enjoyed it and so did we.

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Norwich
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16 reviews 16 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2012

Lovely area with beach, inland lakes, reed beds, woodland all alive with birds, and this time of year many migrating raptors. It is perfect for birders or for just enjoying the countryside and lovely coastline.

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NJ
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2012

Early fall is a great time to be in Cape May, with numerous finds of birds, wildlife, and Monarch butterflies aplenty! This is the place to find out where and when to maxamize your eperience.

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

There are lots of knowledgeable and friendly volunteers, and the other birder tourists are also a plus. One of the country's real treasures.

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Greensburg, Pennsylvania
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 attraction reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2012

A very beautiful place. I photograped many gorgeous birds. A good place to relax for an afternoon loving the beauty of nature!!!!

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