05/05/2026
MISSING WALLABY ALERT - Cape May County Park and Zoo
9:30 AM
Tuesday, May 5th
A two-year old, male wallaby escaped from his enclosure at the Cape May County Park & Zoo overnight.
Zoo staff have notified the Cape May County Sheriff’s Office, and a search is actively underway in a neighborhood near the zoo in the Cape May Court House section of Middle Township.
Middle Township Police are assisting, and zoo personnel are on scene.
Please avoid the Sandcastle Drive area to allow for a safe and smooth recovery.
If you spot the wallaby:
• Do NOT approach or try to catch him
• Give him plenty of space
• Call the Middle Township Police non-emergency line at 609-465-8700
More updates will be shared as they become available. Thank you for helping keep our community and this little escape artist safe!