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Upcoming Events

20 September

Night Moves: Friday, September 20, 2019

September 20, 2019 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ USA Available 		View Details
21 September

Clue at the Zoo

September 21, 2019 Available 		View Details
30 September

September Mini-Camp

September 30, 2019 Berson Education Center, Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ Available 		View Details

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Please note our Sea Lion Sound & Touch Tank exhibits will be closed for maintenance - we plan to re-open in Fall 2019.
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