A marsupial is missing from a South Jersey animal sanctuary after breaking out of its enclosure. Lots of Love Farm in Williamstown, New Jersey said a wallaby named Rex escaped Monday night.
In a Facebook post, the animal rescue said Rex is “friendly but on the run.” Anyone who happens to catch Rex in an enclosed area is asked to call the farm at 856-728-4188.
Monroe Township Police said several officers responded to reports of a loose “kangaroo” that was almost hit by a car while crossing the street near East Malaga Road and South Black Horse Pike around 9 p.m. Monday. They were unable to catch him.
Several videos posted on social media also appear to show a kangaroo-like animal bounding through the Williamstown Walmart parking lot off the Black Horse Pike Monday night. CBS News Philadelphia is working to confirm if Rex was the animal seen in those videos.
Rex the wallaby missing from Lots of Love Farm in New Jersey
Lots of Love Farm
Wallabies are similar to kangaroos, but are just a bit smaller. Their long tails are used for balance, and they typically hop around on their powerful hind legs. They are native to areas of the South Pacific like Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Monroe Township police said Rex was last seen in the woods near the Walmart. As of now, Rex has not been found, but police are keeping an eye out for him.
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