Event Details
Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at your favorite Turtle Back Zoo exhibit? Here’s your chance to take a guided tour of one of our animal facilities. Your ticket includes admission to the zoo, a 30 minute tour of one of our animal facilities, and a meet and greet with the animal keeper.
Please bring your confirmation email to one of the ticket booths in order to enter the zoo.
Tours run for the following facilities. November and December dates will open soon for registration.
- Sea Lions
- October 9 at 2pm, 23 at 3pm, 30 at 3pm
- Reptile House
- October 9 at 2pm, 23 at 3pm, 30 at 3pm
- Asia
- November 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
- December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 31
- Giraffes
- November 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
- December 3, 4, 11 (no December 10), 17, 18, 31
For 6 years old and over only, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All members of the party must have a ticket. Group sizes are limited to 10 people. No photographs are permitted; all attendees will sign a photo waiver prior to entering. Face coverings may be required in some facilities during the tour.
Please bring your confirmation email to one of the ticket booths in order to enter the zoo.
To register, follow this link: Behind the Scenes Registration. Search for “Behind the Scenes” at “Turtle Back Zoo”.
Some buildings contains stairs. If you have questions or concerns about accessibility please contact us so that we may better address your needs at 973-731-5800 ext.103 or [email protected].
Your Behind the Scenes ticket gives you Zoo admission before and/or after the tour. Tour attendees must meet Tour Staff 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour at the Amphitheater Stage (next to the Reptile House). Tours start promptly at the agreed-upon time; late arrivals may lose part of the tour by being late, or lose the entire tour without refund. Tours will commence regardless of weather, unless cancelled by the Zoo due to unsafe conditions for our Animals, Staff, or Tour Attendees. If we cancel a tour due to weather we will notify you as soon as possible and will reschedule a date and time. Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions and for walking the Zoo.
Please bring your confirmation email to one of the ticket booths in order to enter the zoo.
To register, follow this link: Behind the Scenes Registration. Search for “Behind the Scenes” at “Turtle Back Zoo”.
Cancellations or Rescheduling: Cancellations may be made up to 7 days prior to the originally scheduled tour date and time; no refunds will be offered less than 7 days prior to the originally scheduled tour date and time. Cancellations or rescheduling may be made by contacting the Education Department at 973-731-5800 ext.103 or [email protected].