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Turtle Back Zoo is OPEN 10am to 4pm

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Turtle Back Zoo Certificate of Excellence - Trip Advisor

***ZOO SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN***
Follow the link below. Search “Summer Camp 2024” at “Turtle Back Zoo”

Interested in just learning more? See what Zoo Summer Camp is all about. But hurry! Spots fill up fast!

Upcoming Events

24 March

Family Nature Club: World of Water

March 24, 2024 Available Conservation Program, Education Event, Family Fun
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24 March

Behind the Scenes Tours – Island Giants

March 24, 2024 Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052 Available Education Event
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30 March

Spring Story Time

March 30, 2024 Berson Education Center, 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ, USA $10.00 Available Family Fun, Special Event
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31 March

Behind the Scenes Tours – Island Giants

March 31, 2024 Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052 Available Education Event
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Turtle Back Zoo

Our Shores of Africa penguin exhibit will be closed from February 20 - March 17 for maintenance. Zoo OPEN from 10am - 4pm daily.