Cape May County Zoo Asks Public to Name New Zebra Foal

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🦓 Cape May County Zoo Asks Public to Name New Zebra Foal

🏒Family Promise of Cape May County Launches Fundraisers to Support Families Facing Homelessness

≽༏≼Chinese Mantises Are Thriving in South Jersey — and Native Species Are Paying the Price

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Cape May County Zoo Asks Public to Name New Zebra Foal

The Cape May County Zoo is giving visitors a chance to help name its newest resident, a female Grant's zebra foal born on July 17.

The young zebra, born to mother Lydia and father Ziggy, is the fourth foal Lydia has welcomed at the zoo. Visitors can already spot the newest member of the herd as she rests, nurses and gradually explores the African Savanna exhibit alongside her mother and the other zebras.

Zoo officials have selected three possible names for the foal: Gloria, Gemma and Terra. Members of the public can cast votes online or in person at the zoo entrance, with every dollar donated counting as one vote toward a chosen name.

The fundraising campaign will continue through Aug. 16, with all proceeds supporting animal care, feeding programs and enrichment efforts throughout the zoo. The winning name will be announced Aug. 17 on the Cape May County Zoo's social media channels.

County officials say the contest offers a way for the community to become involved while helping support the zoo's mission of providing high-quality care for its animals.

Residents interested in participating can visit the Cape May County Zoo website and follow the link featured alongside the baby zebra's photograph on the homepage.

 

Family Promise of Cape May County Launches Fundraisers to Support Families Facing Homelessness

Family Promise of Cape May County is inviting residents to take part in two upcoming fundraising events designed to support local families experiencing homelessness while bringing the community together.

The nonprofit organization does phenomenal job providing temporary housing, homelessness prevention services, diversion programs and long-term stabilization assistance for families with children throughout Cape May County. Through those programs, families receive support ranging from higher education opportunities and financial counseling to housing assistance, clothing stipends, grocery gift cards and tenant education. This is an organization worthy of our support.

Organization leaders say the goal is to meet families where they are and equip them with the resources necessary to achieve lasting independence and self-sufficiency. Because the organization serves local residents, officials say every dollar raised remains within the county and has an immediate impact.

One of the organization's featured events is the Family Promise Sunset Cruise aboard the American Star in Cape May. Guests will enjoy an evening on the water featuring ocean views, light refreshments, a cash bar, raffles and a 50/50 drawing. Tickets are priced at $60, with proceeds helping provide shelter, meals and essential support services for local families.

Family Promise will also host the 2026 Bob Baxter Memorial Golf Invitational on Oct. 5 at The Shore Club in Cape May Court House. The annual event honors the legacy of Bob Baxter, a longtime community leader remembered for his generosity and dedication to helping others.

Participants will enjoy a full day of golf, including 18 holes of play, cart rental, lunch, refreshments and a buffet dinner reception. Additional opportunities include a golf clinic for players of all skill levels and a dinner-only option for community members who wish to participate in the evening festivities.

Individual golfer registration is $250, golf clinic and dinner packages are available for $100, and dinner-only tickets are available for $50. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Additional information about both events can be found at familypromisecmc.org/events.

Chinese Mantises Are Thriving in South Jersey — and Native Species Are Paying the Price

An insect commonly found in gardens and fields throughout Cape May County is drawing increased attention from environmentalists and nature enthusiasts because of its growing impact on native wildlife.

The Chinese mantis (Tenodera sinensis), an invasive species introduced to the United States from Asia in the late 1800s, has become increasingly common across southern New Jersey. The species can frequently be found in residential gardens, open fields, natural areas and around Cape May Point State Park.

Unlike the smaller native Carolina mantis, the Chinese mantis is an aggressive predator capable of growing to nearly 5 inches in length. Although many gardeners once viewed the insect as a natural method of controlling pests, experts now say the species has become a threat to beneficial insects and other native wildlife.

Chinese mantises are opportunistic hunters that prey on bees, butterflies, spiders, frogs and other small animals. According to the online site, Cape May Wildlife, researchers have even documented instances in which the insects ambushed hummingbirds visiting backyard feeders.

Entomologists say the species is particularly problematic because it does not distinguish between harmful insects and important pollinators. As a result, Chinese mantises can disrupt local food webs while competing directly with native Carolina mantis populations.

The insects are usually green or light tan and can be identified by a bright green stripe along the edge of the wings and a pale yellow spot located between the front legs. Their egg cases, known as oothecae, are rounded and resemble small pieces of light-brown foam attached to branches and sturdy plant stems.

By comparison, native Carolina mantises are considerably smaller, and their egg cases are more elongated in shape.

Local conservation groups encourage residents to carefully identify Chinese mantis egg cases during the winter and early spring months and remove them when possible. Recommended methods include crushing, freezing or submerging the egg masses in water. Experts emphasize that homeowners should take care not to remove egg cases belonging to native species.

While the Chinese mantis remains a fascinating creature to observe, conservationists say understanding the differences between species can help protect the delicate ecosystems that make Cape May County one of the country's most important habitats for migratory birds, butterflies and pollinators.

What historic mode of transportation once brought vacationers to Cape May in the 19th century?

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 Answer to the July 31st Trivia Question

Cape May is located at the southern tip of which New Jersey geographic feature?
A) Sandy Hook
B) The Pine Barrens
C) Cape May Peninsula
D) Delaware Water Gap

Correct answer: C) Cape May Peninsula.
Cape May sits at the southern tip of the Cape May Peninsula, where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, making it a strategic location historically and a scenic one today..

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