UPDATE: Due to forecast of inclement weather, the ribbon cutting and dedication of the Golden Lion Tamarin exhibit at the Cape May County Zoo will take place Oct. 24 at noon. It was originally scheduled for Oct. 4.
SWAINTON – Freeholder Marie Hayes and the Plousis family of Ocean City will join the Oct. 4 ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new golden lion tamarin exhibit at the Cape May County Zoo.
The exhibit will be dedicated in memory of Kathleen Plousis, late wife of former U.S. Marshal, and former county sheriff, James Plousis, who had a love of animals.
The exhibit is larger and taller than the previous habitat, an increase to 16 feet tall from 12 feet. The screening is almost invisible, allowing for easier public viewing. The enclosure is not only bigger, but stronger, and will have all new furnishings inside.
Golden lion tamarins from southeastern Brazil are severely endangered because their habitat has been fragmented into small, unconnected areas. It is estimated that about 1,500 golden lion tamarins live in the wild.
The dedication will take place at noon. Directions to the exhibit can be obtained at the park entrance.
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