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Upcoming Events

17 July	CANCELED: ZOO-VIES July 17, 2019 ROOFTOP OF TURTLE BACK ZOO PARKING DECK $0.00 Available	View Details
18 July	Family Night July 18, 2019 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange NJ 07052 $15.00 Available	View Details
18 July	Behind the Scenes at Penguins, 6pm Tour July 18, 2019 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ USA $0.00 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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