Event Details
Enjoy a WILD night filled with adventure at the Turtle Back Zoo!
Saturday, September 16 to Sunday, September 17
5pm – 8am (the event is overnight)
$100 per person for Non- Zoological Society Members
$90 per person for Zoological Society Members
Observe our animals in the dark, meet our Educators and Keepers, and discover how our zoo works behind the scenes. Our Fall Sleepover program is fun for all families who’d like to spend a night exploring the zoo in the dark while learning about TBZ’s mission of conservation and stewardship. Ages 6 and above only; groups must have 1 adult chaperone for every 4 children in the party. All attendees must be registered.
Register Here
There will be an option to add-on an adult TreeTop Adventure Course experience at a reduced fee ($26 for adult course and zipline; $18 for junior course only) for Sunday morning after you check-out of TBZ. Height and weight restrictions may apply; weather permitting. For more information please call 973-731-5800 ext 103 (Education) or ext 279 (TreeTop Adventure Course). TreeTop registrations must be made by September 8, 2017.
Participants will be responsible for supplying sleeping bags and sleeping pads (no tents). Dinner will not be provided by the Zoo during the event; please have dinner prior to your arrival, or bring dinner with you. Evening snack will be provided.
Program includes:
- Carousel and Train Rides
- Lesson/Activity with Animal Encounter
- Tour of TBZ with Staff and Keepers
- Evening Snack
- Craft/Project
- Free Overnight Parking
- Secure Indoor Sleeping Area at the Berson Education Center
- Breakfast
Please call 973-731-5800 ext 103 or email mhunt@parks.essexcountynj.org for more information.