Name: Zoo Mini Camp
Start: 2025-10-13
End: 2025-10-13
Location: Berson Family Center

October 2025

Zoo Mini Camp

Join us at Turtle Back Zoo for some wild fun! We offer mini-camps throughout the school year on days that coincide with many of the major school holidays. The camp day runs from 9am-4pm and is available for ages 5 to 10. Campers should bring their own snack and lunch. We do our best to […]

Oct 13 2025

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Berson Family Center

560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052

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Educator Professional Development

Calling all Teachers! Earn Professional Development Hours at the Zoo. Whether you teach upper level science or cross-curricular elementary, TBZ has some exciting PD opportunities for you! Join experienced Educators for NGSS aligned professional development programs leveraging the resources of Turtle Back Zoo. Each session will cover relevant scientific background as well as provide advice […]

Oct 16 2025

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Pastries and Prairie Dogs

Get up close and personal with the animals of Turtle Back Zoo! TBZ is proud to offer two education programs where guests get a unique look at some of their favorite animals, learn valuable conservation education, and meet the keepers that make it all possible. Behind the Scenes Tours and Animal Encounters are for ages 6 […]

Oct 19 2025

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Berson Family Center

560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052

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Zoo Explorers

Early Childhood programs encourage family learning and foster early environmental awareness. We invite young children to discover the natural world through gently structured play, art, stories, animal visits, and more. Early Childhood programming is offered monthly throughout the school year. Age restrictions apply; Pre-registration required. Zoo admission is not included with registration. Zoo Explorers is […]

Oct 19 2025

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Berson Learning Center

560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052

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Sophisticated Science Seminar

Scientific Exploration for Teens to Adults Sophisticated Science Seminars are conservation programs geared towards more adult audiences. These programs are perfect for individuals interested in animals, science, conservation, and nature. Available to individuals age 14-104, this program includes a visit to the South Mountain Reservation, Reservoir, or Zoo as weather permits. These are in-person sessions held in […]

Oct 19 2025

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Berson Family Center

560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052

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Home School Days

Turtle Back Zoo is an amazing classroom! Welcome to the wildest classroom in NJ! Our homeschool classes offer students an opportunity to boost scientific literacy and knowledge of the natural world, while learning the importance of life-long environmental stewardship. Available to students ages 6-12, this drop-off program includes a visit to South Mountain Reservation, reservoir, […]

Oct 22 2025

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Berson Family Center

560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052

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Howl-O-Ween

Howl-O-Ween Come Trick-or-Treating at the Zoo with Candy Stations throughout the grounds, everyone is sure to have a “sweet” time. All attendees over 2 years old must purchase a ticket. There is no rain date, this event will take place Rain or Shine. $5 per person General Howl-O-Ween ticket | $3 per person Current Zoo […]

Oct 31 2025

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Spooky Storytime

Join Us for Storytime at the Zoo Jump, Hop, or slither on over the the Berson Family Center and join TBZ educators for this year’s Spooky Storytime. This is an optional add on to Safe Howl-o-ween! Wear your favorite Halloween costume, enjoy a not-so-spooky story read by a costumed zoo staff member, play a game, […]

Oct 31 2025

4:15 pm - 8:00 pm