The Cape May National Wildlife Refuge is located within the Cape May peninsula, the southernmost point in the state of New Jersey.Because of its unique geography, the peninsula offers stunning views of sunrise to the east over the water of the Atlantic Ocean, and of sunset to the west over the water of the Delaware Bay. The Refuge currently protects over 11,000 acres of peninsula habitat in its 3 refuge units: the Great Cedar Swamp Division, the Delaware Bay Division and the Two-Mile Beach Unit.These 3 units represent unique, diverse habitats: forested hardwood swamp, river estuary and ocean barrier island.LARGER MAP
MISSION
Friends of Cape May National Wildlife Refuge is an independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is:
• To promote awareness of the Cape May Refuge and surrounding natural areas
• To foster public understanding, appreciation and support of the Cape May Refuge and National Wildlife Refuge System
• To advocate for the conservation and protection of wildlife, plants & their habitats in our community for the benefit of current and future generations.