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Upcoming Events

26 October

Spooky Storytime

October 26, 2019 Berson Education Center, Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ Available 		View Details
26 October

Barktoberfest Pet Adoption Event and Marketspace

October 26, 2019 Available 		View Details
27 October

Behind the Scenes TBZ Animal Hospital

October 27, 2019 560 Northfield Avenue West Orange NJ $50.00 Available 		View Details

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Turtle Back Zoo

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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