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Turtle Back Zoo is OPEN 10am to 4pm

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Upcoming Events

30 March

Spring Story Time

March 30, 2024 Berson Education Center, 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ, USA $10.00 Available Family Fun, Special Event
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31 March

Behind the Scenes Tours – Island Giants

March 31, 2024 Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052 Available Education Event
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06 April

Sloth Social

April 6, 2024 Berson Education Center, Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ Available Animal Presentation, Conservation Program, Education Event
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06 April

WOW: Amazing Asian Animals

April 6, 2024 Berson Education Center, 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ, USA $30.00 Available Education Event
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