Lucy the Elephant

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9200 Atlantic Ave
Margate City, NJ 08402
+1 (609) 823-6473
http://www.lucytheelephant.org

Lucy The Elephant, known as The World's Greatest Elephant, proudly stands along the beach in Josephine Harron Park in Margate, New Jersey. This six-story architectural marvel is a designated National Historic Landmark, curated by the Save Lucy Committee, Inc. Visitors can enjoy a fenced and contained park area, ideal for easy child supervision, and picnic tables for outdoor dining.

Originally built in 1881 as the Elephant Bazaar by James Lafferty of Philadelphia, it was later renamed Lucy the Elephant in 1902 by Sophia Gertzen, who transformed it into a tavern. In 1970, the Gertzens generously donated Lucy to the Save Lucy Committee, Inc., leading to her relocation and subsequent restoration. The Save Lucy Committee, Inc. actively works towards preserving and supporting this iconic attraction.

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K H.
7/12/2025

After visiting the nearby Lighthouse we got a card that would give us $1 off our tour admission at Lucy, so we decided to go! Our tour guide was very kind and knowledgeable. The history of the...

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Matthew L.
1/17/2025

Lucy the Elephant is a roadside attraction that was completed in Margate City, New Jersey in 1882. The six-story elephant-shaped wood frame and tin clad building was built by inventor James V....

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Oi W.
7/20/2024

7/5/24 Cute! Surprisingly big in her belly. Just $8.5 for the tour, history and visit the top for a beautiful view. Cute little gift shop. Only comment is the history is told via a video, I...

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Loryl S.
2/6/2025

This place was so cool! You can go inside and take a tour. You get a history lesson about Lucy and can purchase gifts in the little gift shop. It's small but definitely a cute activity

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Jason P.
6/9/2024

Arrived at about 1pm on a Saturday and it was fairly empty. Unfortunately we were time constrained and couldn't wait around for the next 30-minute tour. I was told visitors are welcome to walk...

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