Night Moves

Night Moves

Summer 2024

Join Turtle Back Zoo for a unique look at the zoo and its nocturnal animal collection!  Night Moves gives you a guided evening tour of zoo exhibits where you will learn about different animal senses and adaptations. This event is fun for all ages, so grab your flash light and hop on the evening trail with us.

Please arrive at the Zoo’s Main Gate 10 minutes before your selected tour time.  Tours leave approximately every 10 minutes and last about 1 hour.  The departure of your ticketed tour time may vary slightly.  This program is all ages, under 2 should reserve a free ticket. Cost for participants 3 years and older is $10

You are seeing the zoo at night. For your own safety, please bring a flashlight and wear appropriate gear for your walking comfort.  No flash photography is permitted.

 Summer 2024 Dates:

Saturday, June 22 @ 8/8:20pm
Thursday, July 11 @ 8/8:20pm
Friday, July 26 @ 8/8:20pm
Saturday, August 10 @ 7:30/7:50pm
Thursday, August 22 @ 7:30/7:50pm

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Refund Policy:  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.

 Weather Policy:  In the case of extreme weather, tour cancellations will be called by 12 PM noon on the day of your tour.  Full refunds will be given if you are unable to transfer to another date.

Questions or Cancellations:  please contact tbzdocents@parks.essexcountynj.org

Turtle Back Zoo

Prairie Dogs CLOSED due to maintenance.