A Bobcat is being sent to the Popcorn Park Zoo for the second time after the cat was let loose by its owner after the owner promised not to let him out ever again. Rocky the bobcat bound for zoo after yet another escape
What kind of facility is the Popcorn Park Zoo … (I wonder)? Never heard of the name! It seems some sort of rescue facility. The claim to have 15,000 animals come through in a year … Quite a few exotics … I wonder, if they work with zoos at all?
Just visited this small facility for the first time. It was about what I expected: most enclosures on the smaller side, several of which I disliked, some which really needed expansions. I failed to see the Rüppell's fox, as do most, according to the zoo's website. They had some animals I did not expect; apart from the fox, there were also olive baboons, patas monkeys, some sort of vervet, and quite a few native rescues. It is attached to a humane society and the noise of the many dogs can be heard throughout the zoo. Signage is sorely lacking; perhaps only half of the enclosures had signs. Signs that did exist were more the story of the individual animal(s), as opposed to any information about the species itself, often poorly written and usually asking for donations at the end. It was an alright facility but definitely not one I would return to, unless a better opportunity to see the fox presents itself. I did not take many photos but I plan on uploading some shortly.
I have been to rescues with excellent signage. Being a rescue doesn’t mean that enclosure and signage quality has to suffer - yet many use this fact as an excuse to do so.
True. They may not have the funds for it, though. To be frank, signage isn't really the main priority for a sanctuary that may only have a certain species temporarily.
All species on exhibit are more or less permanent residents. Signage was made of printed pages in sheet protectors, neither of which are expensive or hard to replace. There was no excuse then for having grammatical mistakes, spelling errors, and the like.
A diamondback terrapin was rescued on May 7th and a swan was released back into the wild on April 15th after being rescued.
Other 2022 News: On April 3rd, the zoo announced that they have acquired a (0.1) green monkey named Avaya after it was confiscated during police activity at a private residence. Log into Facebook On April 4th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (1.0) albino corn snake after being a surrendered pet. On April 15th, the zoo announced his name, Cornelius. Log into Facebook Log into Facebook On June 7th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (0.1) red kangaroo named Winnie who is completely blind after being born with juvenile cataracts and developing glaucoma. Log into Facebook It should be noted that the animals came from the now closed Cherry Brook Zoo in Canada and have been in "red tape" for about 2 years. They were transferred to the zoo from Grandy Zoo (also in Canada). Log into Facebook https://patch.com/new-jersey/tomsriver/s/ichev/4-new-big-cats-come-popcorn-park-zoo
On August 24th, the zoo announced they rescued (0.0.2) Peking ducks which are now at the facility. Log into Facebook On August 25th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) Virginia opossum named Dizzy after her mom was run over by a car. She is now an ambassador animal for the facility. Log into Facebook
On September 15th, the zoo announced they have built a new exhibit for the (2.0) cougars named Tocho and Shiloh, which were placed on exhibit on September 8th. Log into Facebook
On October 24th, the zoo announced that due to a (0.0.1) duck and (0.0.1) goose (both species unspecified) passing away due to avian influenza, the facility is closed until October 28th to assess the situation. Log into Facebook
On February 16th, 2023, the zoo announced they renovated their African lion enclosure and reopened it in January. Popcorn Park Animal Refuge
On March 20th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) lanner x saker hybrid falcon named Artemis. Animal Education Ambassador Reveal! | The secret is out! Welcome our newest resident and education ambassador Artemis the Lanner-Saker hybrid Falcon. She is such a sight to see and looks... | By Popcorn Park Animal Refuge | Facebook
