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Beloved 'BooBoo' Bear Dies At Jersey Shore Zoo Beloved 'BooBoo' Bear Dies At Jersey Shore Zoo
Beloved 'BooBoo' Bear Dies At Jersey Shore Zoo Popcorn Park Animal Rescue in Ocean County announced the passing of its black bear BooBoo. She died on July 27. "It is with heavy hearts we inform you all of BooBoo the bear's passing," the zoo announced at Facebook. "At 27 years of age she lived a very fulfilling life, surrounded by all who loved her dearly." "Her passing has left us all heartbroken but we are so honored to have provided her sanctuary for the past 25 years," the zoo said. As she spent her days swimming in the water, munching on peanuts, and snoozing in the sunshine, her story touched countless of lives about the importan…

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by Jon Craig
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Piscataway Zoo That Worried Residents For Decades To Close After 73 Years: Report Piscataway Zoo That Worried Residents For Decades To Close After 73 Years: Report
Piscataway Zoo That Worried Residents For Decades To Close After 73 Years: Report A small "animal haven" in Middlesex County is closing after 73 years in operation, NJ Advance Media reported. The Johnson Park Animal Haven, which was flooded last September by Tropical Storm Ida, will close after a vote by the Middlesex County Board of Commissioners, the outlet said. Dozens of animals were being relocated to sanctuaries or other zoos, save for about a dozen that will be moved to a new educational facility inside of the park, according to NJ.com. The news was a long time coming for many community members, who have long worried over the raccoons and foxes, seen pacing …

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by Jon Craig