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Living Fossils of the Ocean

a Summer Reading Event
2026-07-29 18:00:00 2026-07-29 18:45:00 America/New_York Living Fossils of the Ocean Wildwood Crest - 2nd Floor Events Room

Wednesday, July 29
6:00pm - 6:45pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-29 18:00:00 2026-07-29 18:45:00 America/New_York Living Fossils of the Ocean Though most of our knowledge of ancient animals comes from fossils in the ground, there are still "living fossils" all around us, animals unchanged for millions of years. Wildwood Crest - 2nd Floor Events Room

Wildwood Crest

2nd Floor Events Room

Though most of our knowledge of ancient animals comes from fossils in the ground, there are still "living fossils" all around us, animals unchanged for millions of years.

Meet and touch our local living fossil, the Horseshoe Crab, as well as other sea creatures and turtles that have been around for a long, long time! Provided by the Wetlands Institute. Best for ages 4+.

AGE GROUP: | 6-9 Years | 3-5 Years | 10-12 Years |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Kids | Education |

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Wildwood Crest
Phone: 609-522-0564
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Mon, Jul 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Wed, Jul 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Jul 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 25 9:00AM to 4:30PM
Sun, Jul 26 Closed
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