Nature & Wildlife at the Jersey Shore
Birding festivals, whale watching, and outdoor education events
16
Events
1
Major Festivals
3
Free Events
8
Months Active
Destination Nature & Wildlife
Major nature & wildlife worth planning your trip around.
May 14-17, 2026
Various field trips and programs
48th annual world-class birding festival at one of North America's premier migration sites.
Highlights
Major Nature & Wildlife
80,000 sq ft of fishing exhibits with 14 boat dealers and 100+ vendors.
200,000 tulips in bloom with garden tours, wine tastings, and trolley tours.
LBI Spring Surf Fishing Derby
Long Beach Island
79-day surf fishing tournament with 100% cash payout for striped bass and bluefish.
LBI Grand Slam Surf Fishing Tournament
Long Beach Island
Memorial Day weekend team surf fishing tournament on LBI beaches.
60+ years of marlin fishing tradition—one of the oldest release tournaments in the region.
Premier offshore tournament with million-dollar payouts for marlin and tuna.
LBI Surf Fishing Classic
Long Beach Island
One of America's oldest surf fishing tournaments with $25,000+ in prizes.
Boat-based striped bass tournament with weigh-in at Sea Shell Resort.
Local Nature & Wildlife
Nature & Wildlife by Month
Nature & Wildlife by County
Monmouth County
0
events
Ocean County
7
events
Atlantic County
0
events
Cape May County
9
events
Frequently Asked Questions
What nature & wildlife are there at the Jersey Shore?
The Jersey Shore hosts 16 nature & wildlife throughout the year. Birding festivals, whale watching, and outdoor education events
When is the best time for nature & wildlife at the shore?
Nature & Wildlife events happen throughout the year, with events in January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
Are there free nature & wildlife at the Jersey Shore?
Yes, 3 of the 16 nature & wildlife at the Jersey Shore are free to attend.