Name: Sloth Social
Start: 2025-03-29
End: 2025-03-29
Location: Essex County Turtle Back Zoo

Upcoming Events

March 2025

Sloth Social

Animal Encounter Programs are hour-long conservation education programs that feature one of our animals and includes an animal encounter, either in the classroom or out in the zoo. Your ticket includes admission to the zoo, an education presentation, and bagels and coffee. Program guests do not enter the exhibits or touch the animals. Programs are held […]

Mar 29 2025

9:45 am - 10:45 pm

Essex County Turtle Back Zoo

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Sophisticated Science

Sophisticated Science Seminars are conservation programs geared towards more adult audiences, ages 13 t0 103! Seminars run throughout the year and span topics such as animal anatomy, habitats and conservation, animal careers, and more. These programs are perfect for those interested in animals, science, conservation, and nature who want to learn something new in a relaxed […]

Mar 29 2025

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Berson Learning Center

560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052

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April 2025

Homeschool Days

Welcome to the wildest classroom in NJ! Our homeschool classes offer students an opportunity to boost scientific literacy and knowledge of the natural world, and learn the importance of life-long environmental stewardship. Available to students ages 6-12, the programs include a visit to South Mountain Reservation, Reservoir, or Zoo as weather permits. These are in-person, […]

Apr 23 2025

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Berson Family Center

560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052

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Sensory-Friendly Morning

The Essex County Turtle Back Zoo can be an energetic, noisy place full of sensory stimuli, and we know this environment can be overwhelming for some guests. In 2025, we are excited to host a Sensory-Friendly Morning! Start your day on Saturday, April 26 from 8-10am for a modified zoo experience including limited capacity and […]

Apr 26 2025

8:00 am - 10:00 am