Cape May County Park & Zoo Cape May County Zoo News

Kevin2342 said:
Updates:
-The cow is now sharing the goat yard during the day for socialization and she goes back in her own yard at night. Sid you visit later in the day, we may see her in her own yard.
-The paths to the outdoor reptile exhibits and small aviaries along the bird house are blocked. Should be due to colder weather and the animals are off for the season. Should return by spring
-You cannot feed the goats/cow and the binoculars along the African Savanna Bridge and other locations in the zoo do not work. This should be the zoo taking extra precautions associated with COVID-19.
-Didn’t see the following animals at all:
-ring tailed lemur
-silver fox
-de Brazzas monkey
-ankole watusi
-laughing kookaburra
-brown-nosed coati
-outdoor reptiles and bird aviaries along World of Birds
The lemurs, de Brazza monkeys and watusi were probably inside due to the cooler weather. The silver fox is sometimes hard to find when she’s on her top platform so she was probably just on the platform. The kookaburra is still there, I didn’t see it because I just forgot to go to the correct exhibit. The coati is inside another building for the winter. The outdoor reptiles and birds will probably not come out until spring.
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The paths near the Reptile & Amphibian House and World of Birds have been closed the whole time.
 
The caracara looks like it moved into the newly renovated enclosure in Canopy Creatures, which formerly housed the Laughing Kookaburra. I did not visit, I saw it on an Instagram post.
 
I just visited and here are some more updates.
  • The eagle exhibit is done
  • The caracara and kookaburra are in their new exhibits in Canopy Creatures
  • The bear exhibit is still under construction
  • The Golden-headed Lion Tamarin exhibit and former caracara exhibits are being dismantled
 
Forgot to mention that due to Canopy Creatures construction, the Emperor and Golden-headed Lion Tamarins are off exhibit. They also added substrate (wood shavings, but substrate nonetheless) and live potted plants to the indoor viewing for the tamarins. The former muntjac, turtle, and duck exhibit is also still under construction.
 
According to the local magazine, the former muntjac exhibit, adjacent to the Red-necked Wallaby exhibit, will have 5 Red Kangaroos and 2 Emus. They said they are also getting a breeding pair of Toco Toucans, I assume in Canopy Creatures. A new cafe will be constructed near the Lion exhibit which will have glass viewing near the eating area.
 
Updates from my visit today.
  • The Black Swans are now in a side yard adjacent to the flamingo pool. I hope it's temporary because the only water they have is a kiddie pool.
  • Both buildings are open! I had no idea until I got there.
  • The signage in World of Birds has been taken down, presumably to be replace with more up-to-date signage.
  • I was very surprised to see a Blue-headed Wood-Dove in World of Birds. I believe said species is rather rare.
  • I'm still not seeing any progress with the black bear exhibit.
  • Construction has not yet started with the new outdoor Golden-headed Lion Tamarin and Toco Toucan exhibits, though the tamarins can still be seen in holding.
  • The fencing is about a third of the way done on the new kangaroo/Emu exhibit. Holding stalls have been built and the interior of the exhibit looks about half way done.
  • Wood framing for Safari Cafe is up.
  • There is still no sign on the coati exhibit, so I think he may have passed away.
 
That's where the black swans were on my visit, as well. Hooray for buildings being open! Might as well wait until the cafe, and maybe kangaroos, are open to visit again.
 
What is the current situation with the Matschie's tree kangaroo. The Providence facility holds a breeding pair with youngsters in 2016 (Polly) and one born in around 2018, I think. I would assume it would be around timings that the youngster will go to another zoo. Anyone?
 
A few more updates:
  • I noticed a few more bird species in World of Birds: 2 Common Emerald-Doves, a Chukar Partridge, and a Common Bulbul.
  • The Masked Lapwing pair has a nest.
  • Part of the Cheetah path is open! You can access it from near the kangaroos, but the boardwalk ramp is blocked. @TinoPup
  • I saw the twin tamarins. Each female takes one to look after and they’re being very good moms.
  • The kangaroo/Emu exhibit fencing is done. Other than that there hasn’t been other progress made.
 
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red river hog said:
A few more updates:
  • I noticed a few more bird species in World of Birds: 2 Common Emerald-Doves, a Chukar Partridge, and a Common Bulbul.
  • The Masked Lapwing pair has a nest.
  • Part of the Cheetah path is open! You can access it from near the kangaroos, but the boardwalk ramp is blocked. @TinoPup
  • I saw the twin tamarins. Each female takes one to look after and they’re being very good moms.
  • The kangaroo/Emu exhibit fencing is done. Other than that there hasn’t been other progress made.
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Ooo emerald doves!

Some progress, then :D Thanks for getting a photo for me!
 
According to an Instagram post, the two Blue-headed Wood-Doves are males that they got from DAK last year. I was hoping they would be a breeding pair, but oh well.
 
Here are some changes since my last visit:

  • The Masked Lapwing pair has an egg.
  • The Ruddy Shelducks have been moved from the side yard with the Black Swans to the main yard with the flamingoes.
  • The Cheetah path can now be accessed from the boardwalk.
  • There are two young female Red Kangaroos in the exhibit and two Emus in a temporary side yard.
  • The exterior of the cafe appears to be done.
  • Some Chinese Box Turtles with deformed shells (presumably confiscations) have replaced the Torresian Carpet Python, which replaced the Eyelash Vipers. There’s now an Axoltol near the Iberian Ribbed Newts. A Chinese Alligator has replaced the American Alligator, Ike, who finally moved into the outdoor enclosure.
  • The South American Coati, Snickers, is back on exhibit.
  • The Patagonian Mara yards were empty and the sign was removed.
 
red river hog said:
Here are some changes since my last visit:

  • The Masked Lapwing pair has an egg.
  • The Ruddy Shelducks have been moved from the side yard with the Black Swans to the main yard with the flamingoes.
  • The Cheetah path can now be accessed from the boardwalk.
  • There are two young female Red Kangaroos in the exhibit and two Emus in a temporary side yard.
  • The exterior of the cafe appears to be done.
  • Some Chinese Box Turtles with deformed shells (presumably confiscations) have replaced the Torresian Carpet Python, which replaced the Eyelash Vipers. There’s now an Axoltol near the Iberian Ribbed Newts. A Chinese Alligator has replaced the American Alligator, Ike, who finally moved into the outdoor enclosure.
  • The South American Coati, Snickers, is back on exhibit.
  • The Patagonian Mara yards were empty and the sign was removed.
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Also the Sun Parakeet was not in its indoor or outdoor cage.
 
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