Beloved tiger Jess dies weeks after Popcorn Park mourns loss of longtime bear

Lacey Township, NJ – A well-known animal refuge in Ocean County is mourning the loss of two longtime residents within weeks, as staff announced the death of Jess the tiger following a recent decline in health. The loss comes shortly after the passing of Maryann the bear earlier this month, marking a difficult period for the facility and its supporters.

Jess, a senior tiger at Popcorn Park Animal Refuge, died after her condition worsened despite ongoing care and multiple veterinary visits. Staff said she had reached an advanced age for her species and had been c...