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Turtle Back Zoo is OPEN 10am to 4pm

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Upcoming Events

27 July

SUMMER STAGE | DJ Dance Party

July 27, 2024 Available Family Fun, Special Event 		View Details
28 July

SUMMER STAGE | Ron Albanese LIVE CONCERT

July 28, 2024 Available Family Fun, Special Event 		View Details
28 July

Sophisticated Science

July 28, 2024 Berson Education Center, 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 Available Uncategorized 		View Details

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Turtle Back Zoo

Paddle Boats closed today, Wednesday, July 24th, 2024.