Cape May County is the southernmost county in the state of New Jersey. With much of the county along a picturesque peninsula that includes 30 miles of sandy beaches, its 95,000 year-round population swells to almost one million during the summer months.
The Cape May County Government is responsible for the operation, safety and security of the County, including sites such as its airport, the Department of Emergency Management, the Sheriff's Department, Superior Court and jail, the Cresthaven Nursing Home, as well as the Cape May County Park & Zoo, which attracts as many as 15,000 visitors each day.