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Upcoming Events

18 February

Presidents’ Day School Break Mini-Camp: Life in the Zoo

February 18, 2019 Berson Education Center, Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ Available 		View Details
23 February

Breakfast with the Penguins

February 23, 2019 Berson Education Center, Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ, USA Available 		View Details
24 February

Breakfast with the Penguins

February 24, 2019 Berson Education Center, Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ, USA Available 		View Details

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a message from the essex county executive

Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.

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Turtle Back Zoo

The Main Zoo Entrance will be under construction beginning Tuesday, September 4th through Spring 2019. Please follow directional signs to temporary entryways. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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