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Exploring the Wild Side of Cape Cod

Program No. 25145RJ
One of New England’s most famous coastal regions, Cape Cod is for nature lovers! Experience the best Cape Cod has to offer, land and sea, from a naturalist’s point of view.
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Outdoor AdventuresSmall GroupAnimals & WildlifeNature & EnvironmentNew
Length
7 days
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New
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At a Glance
Duration
7 days
Program Begins
Boston, MA
Program Concludes
Hyannis, MA
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
15 ( 6B, 4L, 5D )
Activity Level
Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is a nature-lover’s paradise, where conservation and recreation go hand in hand. Explore the peninsula’s rich biodiversity with expert naturalists, including scientists from the world-renowned Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Learn about efforts to protect the region’s iconic wildlife — Piping Plovers, sea turtles, molas (ocean sunfish), Atlantic white sharks and gray seals — through lectures and expert-led walks in scenic nature preserves. Enjoy a morning kayak session on the tranquil waters of Popponesset Bay, an estuary teeming with salt marshes and shorebirds, and set out on unforgettable seal and whale-watching excursions that showcase the Cape’s extraordinary marine life.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Get a behind-the-scenes experience at both Woods Hole and the Marine Biological Laboratory, some of the oldest and most prestigious marine research facilities in the world.
  • Learn about wildlife on Cape Cod and the actions that different organizations like the Mass Audubon Society and the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy are taking to conserve them.
  • Go whale watching in the Stellwagon Bank National Marine Sanctuary and search for gray seals and sea birds at Monomoy Island.
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Joy Marzolf
Joy Marzolf grew up in New England and has always had a passion for animals, wildlife photography, and nature. Holding a B.A. in biology, she has led a variety of animal-related education programs in her professional career. Joy has worked for years as a naturalist and educator at the Mass Audubon Society, and as a Study Leader leading trips all over the world. She is a scuba diver, and serves on the boards of the Boston Sea Rovers and the New England Aquarium Dive Club.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
Please Note:
These experts may not be available for every date of the program
Carol “Krill” Carson is a marine biologist who has worked in the New England area since 1980. She spends her summers watching whales and studying the Northern Diamondback Terrapin, a threatened species of marsh turtle. In the fall, Krill and her team rescue marine wildlife that strand on Cape Cod. Krill is the founder and president of the New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance (NECWA), and the author of the book “My Friend Salt: The story of Salt, the most famous humpback whale in the world!”
Joy Marzolf grew up in New England and has always had a passion for animals, wildlife photography, and nature. Holding a B.A. in biology, she has led a variety of animal-related education programs in her professional career. Joy has worked for years as a naturalist and educator at the Mass Audubon Society, and as a Study Leader leading trips all over the world. She is a scuba diver, and serves on the boards of the Boston Sea Rovers and the New England Aquarium Dive Club.
Activity Level
Outdoor: No Sweat
Walking up to two miles per day over varied terrain. Kayaking for two hours. Getting on and off motor coach.
Small Group (13 to 24)
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
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Sustainable Travel

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  • Peace of Mind

    We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

  • Assurance Plan

    Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.

  • Want to Protect Your Investment?

    Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

  • Sustainable Travel

    We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.