 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | The Cape May County Zoological Society, Cape Savings Bank and the Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders unveiled the newest attraction at Cape May County Park today, The Hummingbird Express, a four car miniature passenger train, pulled by an old-time “steam” locomotive that will take riders through the park and loop around the new Butterfly Garden and Hummingbird Habitat. The habitat is now under construction.  The Hummingbird Express, owned and operated by the private non-profit Zoological Society, is sponsored by Cape Savings and is part of the Society’s mission to support the zoo through private sector funding. The suggested donation for tickets is $2 for kids and adults and all net proceeds will be used to build new exhibits at the zoo. The Cape May County Zoological Society, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 non-profit corporation. The train is the first major revenue generating initiative of the Zoological Society. According to Bill MacQueen, Executive Director of the Society, “the Zoological Society has developed a private-public partnership with county government to create fundraising ventures to financially support the zoo through private-sector projects.” Freeholder Director Dan Beyel who oversees the county parks and zoo expressed his delight in the butterfly garden and hummingbird habitat being part of the new train route. "I'd like to applaud the well thought out planning of the zoological society in creating these new attractions that are so fitting for our park and zoo. I also cannot overemphasize the county's gratitude to Cape Savings Bank for their very generous contribution. The county's overall efforts and vision to enhance the park and zoo is critically dependent on private and public collaborations. With the renewed enthusiasm of the Zoological Society, I anticipate this is just the beginning of greater things ahead," said Beyel. The Zoological Society’s cooperation with corporate sponsors marks a breakthrough in opportunities for revenue generation. This Hummingbird Express train and Butterfly Junction Depot are sponsored by Cape Savings Bank. Herbert L. Hornsby, Jr., president of the bank : “the zoo is a wonderful resource for our community as well as vacationers to the shore. Cape Savings has donated towards the growth and development of the Zoo over the years, and I am delighted that we are able to help the Zoological Society in this venture. The Zoo train is a creative way to introduce even more people to the worthwhile attractions the Zoo has to offer. Supporting the needs of our local communities is the foundation on which Cape Savings Bank is based, and I am happy to continue our tradition with support of The Hummingbird Express.” Cape Savings Bank and the Zoological Society agreed to a multi-year sponsorship, which provided $65,000 to acquire the locomotive and depot building. The hummingbird and butterfly garden will contribute to an ecological and environmental conservation program that of is an important component the zoo and Zoological Society’s educational mission and responsibility as accredited members of the AZA, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. All monies raised will primarily be allocated for the rehabilitation and revitalization of the tiger exhibit. The new tiger den construction will begin this summer. | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (Back to HOME page) | | | |  | | | | Zoo Society launches souvenir photo fundraiser to acquire a
Wildlife Carousel! | | | |  | | | | Visitors to the zoo can now join the Carousel Club (a $5 donation), have their picture taken on Numar II the Lion, receive a quality photo print and a free pass to ride the new carousel next season. The Cape May County Zoological Society. Inc. is the Official non- profit fundraising organization for the zoo. Numar II is named in honor of the zoo's famous first lion, Numar. | | | | | | | | Zoo Society to develop SeaLife Center The Cape May County Zoological Society has commenced a new fundraising initiative for a proposed facility at the zoo dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of sea life in the region, especially marine mammals and sea turtles.
The Jersey Cape SeaLife Center will initially consist of a triage facility for the immediate medical care of stranded seals and other marine animals rescued from the beaches of the cape. According to Bob Schoelkopf, Director of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine, most of the mammal rescues are made in Cape May County.
Preliminary plans call for a phased development of the SeaLife center, starting with the triage facility, expanding to rehabilitation tanks and holding areas, and eventually incorporating a seal exhibit for animals that cannot be released back into the ocean. This process is tightly regulated by federal agencies and requirements for holding and displaying animals are very rigorous and costly. This effort will be supported by an initial grant from the Zoological Society of $25,000. The proposed budget of Phase 1 is $75,000. It is intended that the triage facility be operational before year's end. To make a contribution...  Mailing Address:
Cape May County Zoological Society, Inc.,
PO Box 864
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 The cape May County Zoological Society is a private non=profit New Jersey Corporation - 501(c)3 - and contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law. For more information contact: Bill MacQueen, Executive Director, ape May County Zoological Society, Inc.
at 609-865-7938. | | | | | | | | Driftwood RV first to contribute to Zoo Corporate Partners Program | | | |  | | | | Driftwood RV Centers in Clermont and Egg Harbor Township, NJ is the first to contribute to the Cape May County Zoological Society’s corporate partners program.
Now corporations and businesses can become proud Friends of the Zoo under a new fundraising sponsorship initiative of the Cape May County Zoological Society. Driftwood RV Center’s contribution includes a monetary donation to be used for beautification of the butterfly garden in the Zoo. In addition to the monetary donation, Driftwood RV Center’s will be donating a one-week RV rental which will be raffled off at the Zoo starting in 2008 with all proceeds benefiting the Zoo’s education and expansion efforts. The RV is a 29 foot Tioga Motor home by Fleetwood that one lucky family or person will be able to vacation in for one week. Contest rules and entry forms will be available at the Zoo beginning in 2008. More information about the RV Rental Giveaway will be available next year. Driftwood RV Centers is owned and operated by the Robertson family for over 50-years and” is proud to be the first corporate partner of the Zoo” says Craig Miller, Sales Manager of Driftwood RV Centers. The Corporate Partners Program gives companies the opportunity to participate in supporting and improving what is perhaps the Cape’s top year-round attraction – the Cape May County Zoo. Partnership Sponsors benefit from exposure to over 400,000 annual visitors to the zoo and receive year-round benefits of recognition and greater public awareness through the Zoo Society’s cause-marketing activities and visitor attractions and events. By investing in the future of the Cape May County Zoo, businesses can support the quality of life at the Jersey Cape and this valuable community asset. The program offers opportunities that support the zoo’s dedication to education, the environment, conservation and family recreation. The Cape May County Zoological Society, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit New Jersey corporation. | | | | | | | | Cape Savings Bank Awards Donation to the Cape May County Zoological Society | | | For the seventh consecutive year, Cape Savings Bank hosted its annual Customer Discretion Awards. The Bank sends out ballots to its customers on the four local charities they would like to see receive the donations. The four charities selected this year were The American  Red Cross, The Community FoodBank of New Jersey, The Cape May County Zoological Society and The Salvation Army. The winners were presented with $6,880 each for a total of $27,520 at an awards ceremony on Thursday, December 15th, at the Cape Savings Bank complex in Cape May Court House. The Customer Discretion Awards is part of the Community Involvement Program called Cape Cares. Each year, the Bank donates a portion of its profits to local events, groups and non-profit organizations. To date, the Bank has contributed over $2.3 million back to the community and the employees have volunteered over 2,000 hours in support of local events and charities. Cape Savings Bank is locally owned and operated community bank with over half a billion dollars in assets. | | | (Back to HOME page) | |
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