The facility features a visitor center and New Jersey's first natural history museum, built in 1941. Its purpose is to interpret the natural and human history of the Watchung Reservation and to foster an awareness and appreciation of the environment.
The Administration and Records Building is the center of the Morris County government offices. General information about county departments and divisions may be obtained by visiting or calling.
Inside the offices on North Avenue, you can find the Union County clerk's office. Members of the community can inquire about land records and also get passports here. You can also look up land records online at the website provided below.
Since 2009, this local Speedpro Imaging facility has been offering its digital printing services. Most of its clients are businesses that need large format prints, including displays, banners, window and wall graphics, construction site signs and trade show work. The company works with graphic designers and advertising agencies to meet its needs.
Trenton Mercer Airport is located in Ewing, New Jersey, four miles from the Trenton city center. It ranks number six in the list of New Jersey’s busiest airports and averages about 100,000 flights a year.
TTN Airport has a long history with aviation, the first plane landing in 1907 on what was then fields used for farming. The land wasn’t used as an airport until 1922 when Skillman Airport opened on the site that now houses Trenton-Mercer. Skillman was used during WWII, to test US Navy plans. After the war the airport reopened as Mercer County Airport and in 1995 it was renamed to Trenton-Mercer Airport to resonate more closely with the towns it serves.
Although there are bus and train options that take passengers close to Trenton-Mercer, there are no direct routes that drop-off in front of the main terminal. Many taxi services provide the most common form of transportation to the airport. Parking is free at Trenton and both Avis and Budget car rental are on-site.
The airport has one terminal and two gates, servicing the Frontier flights that utilize its facilities. Frontier currently flies to nine domestic locations from TTN Airport. The airport will temporary suspend all air traffic from September 2013 to November 2013 to upgrade the runway.
Just like its namesake Cape May, the Cape May County Zoo is a jewel by the sea. The non-profit zoo houses approximately 200 different species of animals, birds and reptiles. Nestled within the Cape May County Park, the zoo welcomes over three quarters of a million visitors every year.
Best and worst times to go to the Cape May County Zoo
The Cape May County Zoo is open daily except for December 25. Prime season along the Jersey Shore is from Memorial Day through Labor Day. If you plan on visiting the zoo during the summer, earlier in the day is best to avoid the crowds. Weekends make for rough travel on the Garden State Parkway during the summer months with Saturdays being especially trying since many beach homes rentals begin their stay on that day. A weekday visit avoids the hassles of the traffic pileups on the Parkway.
Must see/do at the Cape May County Zoo
Set aside time either before or after your visit for a train ride through the woods adjacent to the zoo entrance as well as a carousel ride on a merry-go-round made up of zoo animals. Once inside, make a beeline for the bears. If they are awake and playful, they put on quite a show. The lion's roar reverberates around the park. He is quite loud and majestic.
Admission to the Cape May County Zoo
Open daily except for Christmas Day, admission to the zoo is free. However, donations from visitors, businesses, and supporters are how the zoo stays open. Monetary donations are accepted at the main gate as your drive into the zoo.
Parking at the Cape May County Zoo
Parking is free at the zoo, which is housed in Cape May County Park Central. The over 200-acre facility includes the zoo, walking and bike paths, fishing ponds, and playgrounds. All of the activities available can make the parking lot challenging especially by mid-afternoon during more popular summertime weekends. Additional parking is available on the back end of the park if the main lot is full. The lot is farther from the zoo, but within convenient walking distance. If visitors are arriving in a large group by bus or van, there is a parking fee and a reservation is required.
Public transportation at the Cape May County Zoo
Passengers traveling to Cape May via the Cape May Lewes Ferry from Delaware can purchase a package that included a visit to the Cape May County Zoo. The package includes round-trip shuttle service to the zoo. Space is limited with this package therefore reservations are highly recommended.
Food at the Cape May County Zoo
The Cape May County Zoo does not permit food to be brought inside the zoo. However, there are ample picnic areas outside the zoo to eat a meal or snack before entering the facilities. The Safari Café is located near the zoo entrance and offers a variety of food choices such as salads, sandwiches, kid's meals, pizza, hamburgers, snacks, and drinks. Patrons order food and eat in the adjacent picnic area. The service at the Café is not restaurant style. Once inside the zoo, visitors can purchase beverages or ice cream from the two Kiosks on site.
Insider tip for visitors to the Cape May County Zoo
Visitors should plan on at least two hours to see the zoo in its entirety at a leisurely pace. Avoid going to the zoo on an extremely hot and humid day. Most of the animals take cover in their sheds to avoid the stifling heat. Indoor exhibits are overflowing with people trying to do the same. A winter or late fall day is a surprisingly refreshing time to visit the zoo.
Author's bio: Dawn Miller is a freelance writer and mystery author. She lives in New Jersey.
This tourism bureau's mission is to promote Morris County's historic, cultural and recreational opportunities by providing services to residents, business travelers and tourists. The office is located across the street from the Morris County Courthouse.
