Event Details
Coffee, bagels, and sloths, what could be better? Join TBZ Educators and Keepers to discover the fascinating world of sloths!
Sloth Social
Turtle Back Zoo is celebrating the birth of our very first Linnaeus’s Two-toed Sloth baby! In celebration of Juneberry’s birth, join us to discover the fascinating history of sloths: from the Giant sloths of old to today’s 6 species, plus learn about sloth conservation and what you can do to help these amazing animals. This event will be located at the Mount Building Classroom (to the right of TBZ’s main entrance).
Multiple dates
- Saturday, August 7th 2021, 9:30 – 10:30 AM
- Saturday, August 21st, 9:30 – 10:30 AM
- Saturday, August 28th, 9:30 – 10:30 AM
- …more dates may be coming soon!
Ticket includes
- Light breakfast (bagels, juice, and coffee)
- Education presentation (about 30 mins)
- Meet-and-greet sloth (about 30 mins)
Recommended for ages 6+; all children must be accompanied by an adult with a ticket; all attendees must have a ticket. $50/person general admission; zoo admission is included with the program fee. Current members can call the Zoological Society for a discount code. Space is limited, cancellations with refunds will be only be accepted up to 7 days prior to the event.
Members can request a discount code to use at check-out; call the Zoological Society at 973-731-5800 ext. 241
COVID considerations: All participants must wear face masks during the animal presentation for animal safety.
Call 973-731-5800 ext.103 to learn more.