The Wetlands Institute
A salt marsh research and nature education center beside Stone Harbor, with an observation tower, boardwalks, and aquarium galleries that are great for families.
The institute sits in a salt marsh of about 24 square kilometers and is known for its diamondback terrapin conservation. Its galleries include aquariums, touch pools, and interactive displays. Marsh boardwalks and an observation tower offer views of herons, ospreys, and other birds. Summer activities include guided boat trips and seashore creature exploration, and in September it hosts a coastal bird art festival. Admission is about $12–15. It is located at the entrance to Stone Harbor, about 25 kilometers from Cape May.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:30–16:30 (varies by season)
Nearby sights
- Hereford Inlet Lighthouse
- Cape May County Park & Zoo
- Wildwood Boardwalk
- Morey's Piers & Beachfront Water Parks
- Wildwoods Doo Wop Motels
- Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum
- Historic Cold Spring Village
- Cape May Whale Watch