Cape May County Park & Zoo Cape May County Zoo News

Piece of April/May 2024 News Worth Mentioning:

On April 26th, the zoo announced that they are relocating their entire Education department and ambassador animals from zoo grounds to a new facility at the Atlantic Cape Community College in New Jersey. The facility opened on May 10th.

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Cape May County Zoo Education Center Opens with Ribbon Cutting and Dedication

Nile Hippo Expert said:
A 0.1 Grant's Zebra was born on April 22nd.
Zebra foal born at Cape May County Zoo – NBC10 Philadelphia
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On May 30th, the zoo officially named the zebra Gaia.

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On June 11th, the zoo announced they renovated the red-necked wallaby exhibit, enlarging the yard, built a new hut/porch, and installed a new fence.

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Smaggledagle said:
On December 12th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) red-necked wallaby was born on September 12th.

Pouch Check | Pouch Check! It's a GIRL! Wallaby mum, Darcy, has a joey! Born on September 18th, the joey was the size of a jelly bean and very fragile. It... | By Cape May County Park/Zoo | Facebook
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On June 27th, the zoo named the wallaby Allie.

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Smaggledagle said:
On January 28th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) red-necked wallaby was born in late August to mother Makari.

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On July 1st, the zoo named the wallaby Wally.

Also on July 1st, the zoo announced they acquired (1.1) axolotls named Luno and Mushy which are on display in the Reptile House.

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On July 6th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) Argentine black-and-white tegu which is on display in the Reptile House.

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On July 11th, it was reported that the zoo received a $1.4M donation from a longtime supporter who passed away in 2022 and left his entire estate to the facility.

New Jersey man donates $1.4 million estate to Cape May County Zoo
 
Piece of July & August 2024 News Worth Mentioning:

On July 29th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) cheetah named Buju passed away at age 12 due to kidney disease.

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On August 16th, the zoo announced that a red-necked wallaby was born.

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On August 24th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) great horned owl named Shadow Hunter which is on display next to the barred owl exhibit.

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On August 30th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) South American coati named Pepper which will be an ambassador animal in the future.

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On August 31st, the zoo announced they acquired (1.1) laughing kookaburras named Boomerang and Sassy which are on exhibit.

36K views · 838 reactions | NEW at the ZOO! Meet Boomerang and Sassy, two 9-year-old laughing kookaburras who joined our zoo family this week! This species is native to Australia... | By Cape May County Park/Zoo | Facebook

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On September 28th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) domestic rabbit (breed not specified) named Lola which is an animal ambassador.

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On October 3rd, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) barn owl named Winnie which is an ambassador animal.

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Piece of November 2024 News Not Mentioned:

On November 10th, the zoo announced they built a new secondary red panda exhibit which is open to the public.

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Milwaukee Man said:
Male Watusi calf born:
Ankole-Watusi calf born at Cape May County Zoo. See the adorable photos
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On January 22nd, the zoo announced that the watusi was named Gourdy.

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On January 30th, it was reported the zoo's (0.1) African pygmy hedgehog named Elsa passed away.

N.J. loses another Groundhog Day forecaster, as hedgehog Elsa dies

On February 5th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) red-necked wallaby was born on July 24th, 2024 which is now on exhibit.

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2 Pieces of 2025 News Not Mentioned:

On February 15th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) leopard gecko named Jack, which is on display in the Reptile House.

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On May 8th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) black howler monkey named Diego from an unspecified facility in Ohio, which is on display in Primate Point.

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On July 3rd, the zoo announced that a (0.1) red-necked wallaby named Penny was born in October 2024, which is now on exhibit.

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Nile Hippo Expert said:
Two capybaras are expecting, due any day.
Cape May County Zoo on Instagram: "SURPRISE! Not just one, but TWO of our capybara females, Marigold and Buttercup, are expecting! Of course, our resident Bachelor, Goomba, is the father of both, and they are both due in late October or November! ♥"
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Buttercup already gave birth to two pups on October 26.
Cape May County Zoo on Instagram: "HEY, THAT'S ME!! In a scandalous turn of events, someone leaked the pregnancy announcement post to Buttercup and Marigold, and they saw all the excitement the post produced. Buttercup, eager to be the star of the show, got a little impatient (to put it lightly) and decided to give birth that very same day!! She welcomed TWO healthy pups on October 26th! Congratulations to Buttercup and Goomba! Stay tuned as we wait for Marigold to give birth sometime over the coming weeks! Our capybara breeding program is overseen by the Species Survival Plan (SSP) program through the American Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). This program aims to breed responsibly to produce a genetically diverse and demographically stable population."
 
Other July / August / September 2025 News Not Mentioned:
On August 1st, the zoo announced they acquired (1.1) Nigerian Dwarf goats named Disco and Daisy respectively, of which Disco is on display, while Daisy is an ambassador animal.

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On July 17th, the zoo announced they replaced the fencing inside the outdoor tortoise exhibits.

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On July 29th, the zoo announced that a male (1.0) laughing kookaburra hatched ~May 25th which is on exhibit.

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Nile Hippo Expert said:
A 1.0 Grant's Zebra foal was born on May 21st.
Cape May Zoo in NJ welcomes new Grant's zebra foal
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Zoofan15 said:
Grant’s zebra birth:

A filly has been born to Ziggy and Gretta:

Female Zebra Born at Cape May County Zoo | OCNJ Daily
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On September 14th, the zoo announced they named the zebras Maverick and Gwen respectively.

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On September 24th, the zoo announced that a red-necked wallaby named Cletus was born 7 months prior, which is on exhibit.

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On September 26th, the zoo announced they renovated the playground, which reopened to the public.

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On October 28th, the zoo announced they will be transferring a male (1.0) red-necked wallaby named Carl to an unspecified facility in Canada in the future.

15K views · 465 reactions | Au Revoir, Carl! Carl, one of our red-necked wallabies, is headed to a zoo in Canada on a breeding recommendation! Our mob's breeding is overseen by the Species Survival Plan (SSP) program through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). They analyze the genetics and family history of each animal and make breeding recommendations. Carl is going to fulfill his destiny in Canada! He is being crate trained in the video to prepare for his transport. He crated like a champ this morning to begin his trip! Good luck, Carl! ❤️ (: Zookeeper Steph and Zoo Veterinarian Dr. Macy) | Cape May County Park/Zoo

On October 29th, the zoo announced their female (0.1) North American river otter named Ariel passed away.

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