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Turtle Back Zoo is OPEN DAILY
10am to 4pm |
Open Columbus Day 10am to 4pm

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Upcoming Events

30 September

Behind the Scenes Tours & Animal Encounters

September 30, 2023 Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052 $50.00 Available Conservation Program, Education Event 		View Details
01 October

Behind the Scenes Tours & Animal Encounters

October 1, 2023 Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052 $50.00 Available Conservation Program, Education Event 		View Details
01 October

Behind the Scenes Tours & Animal Encounters

October 1, 2023 Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052 $50.00 Available Conservation Program, Education Event 		View Details

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Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.

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Turtle Back Zoo

ZOO OPEN Daily 10am -4pm | Paddle Boats, Mini Golf & Treetop Adventure CLOSED on Sunday, September 24th Due to Weather | Turtle Back on Tap POSTPONED. New date to be announced shortly..CLICK HERE for more Visitor Information