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Margate, NJ 08402

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Lucy the Elephant

9 hours 45 seconds ago

🎉 BIG NEWS! 🎉

Lucy the Elephant has been nominated (again!) for USA Today’s Best Roadside Attraction—and she needs YOUR vote to win #1 two years in a row! 🏆

✅ You can vote once per day until May 5th
📅 Winners announced May 15th

📲 VOTE NOW → 10best.usatoday.com/awards/lucy-elephant-margate-city-new-jersey/

Thanks so much for all your support! ❤️🐘

Lucy the Elephant

3 days 5 hours ago

Please take a moment to read about the amazing work Lucy Paccione, owner of The Other Lucy Beach Grille, is doing. We’re so proud and honored to stand beside her at Lucy — her dedication and heart inspire us every day. Link below. ❤️🐘 shorelocalnews.com/the-other-lucy-beach-grille-offers-employment-for-individuals-with-special-needs/

Lucy the Elephant

6 days 7 hours ago

🌸 It’s officially springtime at the shore, and Lucy's April hours are in full swing! That means longer days, more tours, and more chances to visit your favorite six-story elephant 🐘💖 Come say hi -- we've missed you!

Lucy the Elephant

1 week 1 day ago

🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨

After years of complaints, we've finally heard you. Yes, we know Lucy’s rear end has been facing Atlantic Avenue for over a century—and some of you have had feelings about it.

So today, we’re making a change: Lucy is TURNING AROUND. 🚗🍑⤵️

That’s right—no more elephant booty on the boulevard. Starting this summer, Lucy’s beautiful face will greet drivers on Atlantic Ave, and her backside will now point toward the beach. You're welcome, Margate. 🐘🥳

Lucy the Elephant

1 week 4 days ago

Spring has arrived at the shore! ☀️ Temps will be in the 70s for the first time in months—perfect weather to visit Lucy! Come take a tour and don’t forget to stop by Lucy’s Gift Shop. 🐘🌊🛍️

Lucy the Elephant

1 week 6 days ago

We’re so proud to share that Wilbur McGeown, a talented student filmmaker from Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts, has been honored with a screening at the prestigious Garden State Film Festival! 🎬🐘

His short film, The Lavish Life of Lucy the Elephant, celebrates our beloved Lucy in style — and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Congratulations, Wilbur!

Without further ado… enjoy the film! 🎥✨

Lucy the Elephant

2 weeks 1 day ago

Sometimes you just have to pause and marvel at Lucy's incredible transformation—from a neglected landmark in need of care to the stunning symbol of history, resilience, and community pride she is today! 🌟🐘 A heartfelt THANK YOU to every dedicated supporter and visitor who never stopped believing in Lucy. Your love and support make this remarkable journey possible! 🙌❤️

Lucy the Elephant

2 weeks 4 days ago

UPDATED! Well, look what we found hiding in the archives—a vintage gem starring Lucy and some glamorous company! 👀✨ That’s Miss Atlantic County 1970, the lovely Kathy Salerno Ford, posing alongside two Margate lifeguards, Buddy Graves and Joseph Martinelli. This was taken the day of Lucy’s move to her new spot two blocks south, July 20, 1970. 🚗 Thanks for everyone’s help in identifying the people in the photo, especially Kathy! ❤️🐘

Lucy the Elephant

2 weeks 6 days ago

Wishing everyone a happy first day of spring—blue skies, ocean breezes, and sunshine are coming back! And guess what? Summer days in Margate are just around the corner! ☀️🌸🐘

Lucy the Elephant

3 weeks 2 days ago

Happy St. Patrick's Day from all of us at Lucy! 💚🍀🐘

Lucy the Elephant

3 weeks 5 days ago

By the late 1960s, Lucy was in serious disrepair. That’s when the Save Lucy Committee was formed—a dedicated group that still cares for her today. As Margaret Mead famously said, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world." And indeed, they did. Just look at Lucy now! ✨🐘

Lucy the Elephant

4 weeks 6 hours ago

Big changes are happening at Lucy’s Gift Shop! 🎉 While we make way for a brand-new, ADA-compliant interpretive center, we’ve temporarily moved just across the street! Find us at the corner of Atlantic & Washington Avenues to shop unique Lucy merchandise and grab your tour tickets. 🐘✨ Come visit!

Lucy the Elephant

1 month 19 hours ago

Longer days mean more time to admire Lucy! Who else is ready for brighter evenings and more golden sunsets? Summer is just around the corner. ☀️🐘 #DaylightSavingTime

Lucy the Elephant

1 month 2 days ago

Step back in time with this rare glimpse of Lucy from the ocean, captured before 1929. Though the photo’s a bit grainy, history shines through in the details—Margate’s long-lost boardwalk stretching along the shore and the grand Turkish Pavilion with its distinctive onion-shaped domes standing proudly behind Lucy. A gem of a shot! ✨🐘

Lucy the Elephant

1 month 4 days ago

We’ve moved the sign announcing Lucy as America's Best Roadside Attraction right in front of her—making it the perfect photo op! 📸🐘

Next time you visit, strike a pose with Lucy and the sign, and don’t forget to tag us! We love seeing and sharing your pics! 🩶