Zoo Wallaby Found After Overnight Escape in Middle Township

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 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

🐦Zoo Wallaby Found After Overnight Escape in Middle Township

🏖️ Cape May Chamber Announces 12th Annual FORE Education Golf Tournament

✈️ Historic Beach Avenue Building Reopens After Major Renovations

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Zoo Wallaby Found After Overnight Escape in Middle Township

A brief overnight escape by a young wallaby from the Cape May County Park and Zoo sparked an early morning search in Middle Township on Tuesday before ending safely just hours later. Zoo officials and local law enforcement launched a coordinated response after discovering that Cletus, a two-year-old male wallaby, had slipped out of his enclosure sometime late Monday night. Residents in the Cape May Court House section of Middle Township were urged to avoid the Sandcastle Drive area while crews searched nearby neighborhoods. Authorities advised the public not to approach the animal if spotted and instead contact police so trained personnel could safely recover him. The search came to a successful conclusion when a local resident reported seeing what appeared to be a small kangaroo-like animal wandering through a yard roughly a half-mile from the zoo. Responding officers and zoo staff safely secured Cletus and returned him to the zoo without injury. County officials said an internal investigation is now underway to determine how the wallaby escaped. Risk management teams are also conducting a broader review of animal enclosure security procedures to help prevent similar incidents in the future. County leaders praised the quick coordination between zoo personnel, the Cape May County Sheriff’s Office, and Middle Township Police, noting that the incident ended without harm to either the public or the animal.

Cape May Chamber Announces 12th Annual FORE Education Golf Tournament

 The Cape May County Chamber is preparing to host its 12th Annual FORE Education Golf Tournament this spring, bringing together local business leaders and community members for a full day of networking and philanthropy. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Union League National Golf Club in Cape May Court House. Activities will begin in the morning with check-in at 8:30 a.m., followed by breakfast service at 9:00 a.m. Golfers will take to the course with a shotgun start at 10:00 a.m., and the day will conclude with a post-play reception at 2:00 p.m. This year’s tournament will honor the McMahon Family in recognition of their contributions to the community. The event is presented by Reich Asset Management and continues to serve as a key initiative supporting educational efforts in the region. In addition to the tournament, attendees will have opportunities to participate in a ladies clinic and attend the reception portion of the event. Sponsorship opportunities remain available for businesses and organizations interested in supporting the cause.

Historic Beach Avenue Building Reopens After Major Renovations

 The Kiwanis Club of Cape May will host a ribbon-cutting and open house on May 9 to unveil renovations to its historic Beach Avenue clubhouse Club leaders say the renovated building will serve as a hub for future community events and fundraising efforts that support local programs, including children’s literacy initiatives, scholarships, food drives, and civic ceremonies throughout the year.

During the open house, attendees will have the opportunity to become supporters through several donation levels ranging from $250 to $1,500. A 50/50 raffle will also be held to benefit the club’s continued restoration and community outreach efforts.

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 Answer to the May 5th Trivia Question

What historic mode of transportation once brought vacationers to Cape May in the 19th century?
A) Paddlewheel steamboats from Philadelphia
B) A private airfield for zeppelins
C) Underground trolley lines
D) Horse-drawn canal boats from New York

Answer: A) Paddlewheel steamboats from Philadelphia.
In the 1800s, Cape May was a popular resort destination, and paddlewheel steamboats brought visitors from cities like Philadelphia across the Delaware Bay.​

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