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Turtle Back Zoo is OPEN 10am to 3pm

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Upcoming Events

16 February

FNC: Great Backyard Bird Count

February 16, 2025 Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, South Mountain Reservation and Reservoir, or other local Natural Areas $5.00 Available Conservation Program, Education Event, Family Fun, Special Event 		View Details
19 February

Homeschool Days

February 19, 2025 Berson Learning Center, 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 $30.00 Available Conservation Program, Education Event 		View Details
22 February

Behind the Scenes Tours: Giraffe House

February 22, 2025 Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052 $50.00 Available Conservation Program, Education Event 		View Details

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Turtle Back Zoo

OPEN President's Day | Monday, February 17th from 10am - 3pm.