Cape May Zoo Celebrates Second Capybara Birth in Six Months

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April 21, 2026

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In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

 🦁Cape May Zoo Celebrates Second Capybara Birth in Six Months

 🎉Wildwoods Spring Fling Festival Returns May 9 with Music, Food, and Fun

 🛒ShopRite of Rio Grande Joins Regional Hiring Push with Saturday Job Fair

Cape May Local Scoop’s Events Are Sponsored By: Daisy Lane Boutique

👇 Here’s what’s going on in the Cape May Local Area👇  

 April 21

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Cape May Zoo Celebrates Second Capybara Birth in Six Months

 The Cape May County Park and Zoo has announced the birth of two new capybara pups on April 14, marking the second litter born to Buttercup in just six months. The newborns join an already growing group that includes four adult capybaras and five older pups from the previous litter, making the exhibit a lively and popular destination for visitors. Zoo staff and veterinary teams are carefully monitoring the mother and her babies to ensure they remain healthy, with the animals occasionally kept off exhibit to reduce stress. However, guests still have opportunities to catch a glimpse of the pups from a viewing bridge overlooking the habitat. Capybaras, native to South America, are the world’s largest rodents and are known for their social behavior and semi-aquatic lifestyle. They typically live near bodies of water and thrive in groups. Newborn capybaras develop quickly, often walking within hours of birth and beginning to eat grass within their first week, while continuing to nurse for several months. The new arrivals further enhance the zoo’s capybara exhibit, which continues to draw strong interest from families and wildlife enthusiasts.

Wildwoods Spring Fling Festival Returns May 9 with Music, Food, and Fun

Downtown Wildwood is gearing up for a lively start to the season as the 2026 Wildwoods Spring Fling Festival returns to Byrne Plaza on Saturday, May 9. Running from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., the free, family-friendly event will transform the area into a bustling hub of food, entertainment, and community activity. More than 60 food and craft vendors are expected to line the plaza, offering a wide range of options for visitors to enjoy throughout the day. A beer garden will add to the festive atmosphere, while live music will keep the energy high from start to finish. Scheduled performances include ICandee in the late morning, followed by Animal House in the afternoon, and 99 Reasons closing out the evening. Organized by the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce, the Spring Fling Festival serves as a seasonal kickoff, drawing crowds to experience the best of local food, shopping, and entertainment in the heart of the Wildwoods.

ShopRite of Rio Grande Joins Regional Hiring Push with Saturday Job Fair

 ShopRite of Rio Grande will participate in a regional job fair this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with no registration required. Positions are available across departments, and applicants can apply in person at the Rio Grande ShopRite location. The event is part of a larger Wakefern hiring initiative spanning multiple states and store brands.

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 Answer to the April 20th Trivia Question

What is the name of the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center located in Cape May, which serves as the only enlisted recruit training facility for the U.S. Coast Guard?

A) Fort Mott
B) Naval Air Station Wildwood
C) Training Center Cape May
D) Fort Hancock

Answer: C) Training Center Cape May.

Training Center Cape May (TRACEN) is the U.S. Coast Guard's only training center for enlisted personnel. Every recruit for the Coast Guard passes through this facility, making it a significant location in Cape May.