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Admission

Turtle Back Zoo is open daily
10am to 4pm

Zoo will Close early at 2pm
on Saturday, June 24th, 2023

Exhibits & Animals

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Zoo Events

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Sea Turtle Recovery

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Turtle Rehabilitation Center

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Upcoming Events

09 June

Night Moves 2023

June 9, 2023 Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052 Available Education Event, Family Fun, Special Event 		View Details
10 June

Wonders Of the Wild (WOW)

June 10, 2023 Berson Education Center, 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ, USA $30.00 Available Uncategorized 		View Details
18 June

Tycoon Dog – All-Ages Concert

June 18, 2023 Available General, Family Fun 		View Details

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Turtle Back Zoo

ZOO OPEN Daily | 10am -4pm | Some of our animals will be kept inside today due to air quality concerns.CLICK HERE for more Visitor Information