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Turtle Back Zoo is a zoo in West Orange, New Jersey as part of the South Mountain Recreation Complex. Situated on 20 acres (8.1ha) in the South Mountain Reservation, it is part of the Essex County Park System, the oldest county park system in the United States. Founded in 1963, the zoo was original
Sep 22, 2015
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Turtle Back Zoo visitors observe turkey vulture wellness check
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Turtle Back Zoo visitors observe turkey vulture wellness check
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TODAY Reveals the Names for New Lion Cubs at Turtle Back Zoo
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TODAY Reveals the Names for New Lion Cubs at Turtle Back Zoo
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4 months ago
New animal care center opens at Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey
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New animal care center opens at Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey
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Apr 8, 2025
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Turtle Back Zoo's Penguins Featured on CBS
Turtle Back Zoo's Penguins Featured on CBS
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Jan 22, 2012
New Jersey is truly in the pink with this new flamingo exhibit. Who's going? | NJ.com
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New Jersey is truly in the pink with this new flamingo exhibit. Who's going? | NJ.com
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Sea turtle recovery hospital at Turtle Back Zoo at full capacity
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Sea turtle recovery hospital at Turtle Back Zoo at full capacity
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3 months ago
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African lioness welcomes Turtle Back Zoo's first-ever lion cubs
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African lioness welcomes Turtle Back Zoo's first-ever lion cubs
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5 months ago
Popular Holiday Lights Display Returning To Turtle Back Zoo In NJ
Popular Holiday Lights Display Returning To Turtle Back Zoo In NJ
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Nov 12, 2024
🐧 Registration is OPEN! Join Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Fleet Feet Montclair for the Penguin Waddle Family Fun Run & Walk 🎉 📅 Sat, Oct 18 | ⏰ 8:30 AM 📍 Start: The Waterfront at Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex → Finish: Essex County Turtle Back Zoo 🏃 3-mile course or 🐾 1.3-mile Safari Shortcut 🎟️ Zoo admission included 🎁 First 300 registrants get a custom pom-pom beanie Bring the whole family — run, walk, or waddle your way to the Zoo for a one-of-a-kind finish line celeb
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🐧 Registration is OPEN! Join Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Fleet Feet Montclair for the Penguin Waddle Family Fun Run & Walk 🎉 📅 Sat, Oct 18 | ⏰ 8:30 AM 📍 Start: The Waterfront at Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex → Finish: Essex County Turtle Back Zoo 🏃 3-mile course or 🐾 1.3-mile Safari Shortcut 🎟️ Zoo admission included 🎁 First 300 registrants get a custom pom-pom beanie Bring the whole family — run, walk, or waddle your way to the Zoo for a one-of-a-kind finish line celeb
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Turtle Back Zoo's Penguins Featured on CBS
Turtle Back Zoo's Penguins Featured on CBS
Jan 22, 2012
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New Jersey is truly in the pink with this new flamingo exhibit. Who's going? | NJ.com
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New Jersey is truly in the pink with this new flamingo exhibit. Who's going? | NJ.com
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Sea turtle recovery hospital at Turtle Back Zoo at full capacity
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Sea turtle recovery hospital at Turtle Back Zoo at full capacity
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On Thursday, January 11th, 2024 Essex County Turtle Back Zoo hosted a talk for staff with Dr. Cortni Borgerson. Read more about the presentation and Dr. Borgerson's work with lemurs in Madagascar at www.zoologicalsocietyofnj.org/conservation. | Turtle Back Zoo
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On Thursday, January 11th, 2024 Essex County Turtle Back Zoo hosted a talk for staff with Dr. Cortni Borgerson. Read more about the presentation and Dr. Borgerson's work with lemurs in Madagascar at www.zoologicalsocietyofnj.org/conservation. | Turtle Back Zoo
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🐧 Registration is OPEN! Join Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Fleet Feet Montclair for the Penguin Waddle Family Fun Run & Walk 🎉 📅 Sat, Oct 18 | ⏰ 8:30 AM 📍 Start: The Waterfront at Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex → Finish: Essex County Turtle Back Zoo 🏃 3-mile course or 🐾 1.3-mile Safari Shortcut 🎟️ Zoo admission included 🎁 First 300 registrants get a custom pom-pom beanie Bring the whole family — run, walk, or waddle your way to the Zoo for a one-of-a-kind finish line celeb
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🐧 Registration is OPEN! Join Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Fleet Feet Montclair for the Penguin Waddle Family Fun Run & Walk 🎉 📅 Sat, Oct 18 | ⏰ 8:30 AM 📍 Start: The Waterfront at Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex → Finish: Essex County Turtle Back Zoo 🏃 3-mile course or 🐾 1.3-mile Safari Shortcut 🎟️ Zoo admission included 🎁 First 300 registrants get a custom pom-pom beanie Bring the whole family — run, walk, or waddle your way to the Zoo for a one-of-a-kind finish line celeb
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Time to dive in and explore all the things to do at Turtle Back Zoo! 🐧 | Turtle Back Zoo
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Time to dive in and explore all the things to do at Turtle Back Zoo! 🐧 | Turtle Back Zoo
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Turtle Back Zoo visitors observe turkey vulture wellness check
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Turtle Back Zoo visitors observe turkey vulture wellness check
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Giraffes and butterflies highlight a visit to Turtle Back Zoo
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Turtle Back Zoo Has Reopen Date; Other Attractions Reawaken
Jun 12, 2020
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Rainy day? Stay dry in our new indoor African Penguin exhibit! | Turtle Back Zoo
May 27, 2018
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Stroll through more than a million lights set up for Turtle Back Zoo's Holiday Lights Spectacular. | NJ.com
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Family Fun Nights at Turtle Back Zoo offer extended summer hours
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Turtle Back Zoo improves visitor experience with renovated Outback Adventure exhibit
May 5, 2025
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Grand Opening Celebration of Essex County Turtle Back Zoo's Barry H. Ostrowsky Animal Wellness Center! 🏥⚕️ Join us for a family-friendly evening celebrating the grand opening of our state-of-the-art Animal Wellness Center. 📅 Friday, May 9, 2025 ⏰ 5:30PM - 8PM 📍 Essex County Turtle Back Zoo 🐾 Tour the New Facility: Explore our advanced wellness center and learn about animal wellness and conservation both locally and globally. 🦒 Stroll the Zoo: Take a leisurely walk through the zoo and enjoy
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Meet the adorable lion cubs born at Turtle Back Zoo in Essex County
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🐧 Save the Date! Join us for the Penguin Waddle – Family Fun Run & Walk 📅 Saturday, October 18 📍 The Waterfront at South Mountain Recreation Complex Bring the whole family for a day of fitness, fun, and penguin spirit! 🏃‍♂️🐧 More information coming soon. Powered by Fleet Feet Montclair! | Turtle Back Zoo
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Spring into membership! 🌸 Through our membership conservation initiative, Turtle Back Blooms, all new and renewed members will receive a Pollinator Pop Seed Stick as part of their welcome package. In addition, we're partnering with AZA Monarch SAFE and the Monarch Joint Venture to plant a milkweed seedling for every membership sold. 🦋 Become a member and learn more at www.zoologicalsocietyofnj.org/blooms. | Turtle Back Zoo
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Introducing our newest series: Let's Take a Walk! In each episode, our Turtle Back Zoo educators will be walking you through different locations on our grounds to explore from home and learn more about our animals. Let's Take a Walk today to meet our Prairie Dogs! | Turtle Back Zoo
Apr 4, 2020
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SUMMER ➕ZOO ➕ LATE HOURS ➕ $12 admissions = Zoo Family Fun Nights! The Zoo has extended summer Evening Hours till 7pm on Wednesdays & Thursdays in July and August. All Zoo Admission Tickets are discounted to $12 per person between 4pm - 7pm. No need to bring snacks, our Café will be open for food and drinks. 🍕🍿🍦🍺 🎬Wednesdays in July once again feature Movie Nights starting at 6pm in the Picnic Area 🆕 August 7th is a Sensory-Friendly Family Fun Night | Turtle Back Zoo
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Less than 2 weeks away! Plan your night out for a winter outdoor stroll through the zoo under sparkling lights. This event is free, but we encourage donations of non-perishable food items, new toys, and gently used coats that we distribute back through the community. 🎄 Holiday Lights Spectacular 2024 5pm to 9pm Friday - Sunday, November 22 - 24 Friday, November 29 - Wednesday, December 4 Friday, December 6 - Tuesday, December 31 Closed December 24 & 25 | Turtle Back Zoo
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🎲✨ Wild Card Casino Night Returns! ✨🎲 Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 1st, from 8:15PM - 11PM at The Mall At Short Hills! 🍹 Drinks & Food 🎰 Casino Games 🐾 Animal Ambassadors 🎉 Endless Fun It’s the event everyone’s been waiting for—back by popular demand! 🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Secure yours before they’re gone! www.wildcardnj.com Let’s roll the dice on a night to remember. See you there! | Turtle Back Zoo
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Pumpkin fun from around the Zoo 🎃 👇Let us know your favorite! | Turtle Back Zoo
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RSVP for tomorrow night's Member Late Night! 🌙 The Zoo will stay open for members only from 5PM to 7:30PM on Saturday, April 27. Please bring a valid photo ID and membership for entry. Savanna Café will be open! RSVP here: https://bit.ly/441G998 Not a member? Visit www.zoologicalsocietyofnj.org/membership. | Turtle Back Zoo
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Season’s tweetings! Rafiki the great blue turaco is thrilled to be back out in their canopied habitat this Bird Day. At the Zoo you can see birds from all different habitats! From the rainforests of Africa (Rafiki here) to the mountains of South America, the islands of the Caribbean Sea to the forests and lakes of our own backyards, you can start your bird journey right here! Come get an international glimpse of our feathered friends whether you’re a conservationist, a bird watcher, or an animal
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Our animals are ready for some spring fun! Send an item from our wish list and maybe you will see it around their exhibit! Visit https://amzn.to/3k5hzN8 to view our wish list. 📸: Allie V. | Turtle Back Zoo
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Team Birdin' With Glorious Purpose has been out in the field training for the 41st annual World Series of Birding! 🔎 In a brief 4 hour tour, they were able to turn up 46 species, including 3 early-arriving migratory warblers. 🪶 Essex County Turtle Back Zoo and Cora Hartshorn Arboretum will be representing Essex County! They will compete in a marathon of birding where they must identify as many birds by sight or sound over 24 hours on Saturday, May 11. Support the team and wild birds by making
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Now THAT’S a big bird bath! Our Andean Condors, Zeke and Zuleta, are cooling off amid this end-of-spring heat wave. 🌞 Cool off with our animals on your next leisure day! | Turtle Back Zoo
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Transport yourself to the pacific northwest by visiting the sea lion sound exhibit!🌊 👉Located in the center of the Zoo near the Penguin Coast Exhibit, this natural habitat-themed display features an 82,000-gallon pool for sea lion Whether they are basking on rock formations or deep diving in the pool, sea lions are always the center of attention. The exhibit has views from underwater in a lower level area, at water level under a “sea-side” dock structure and above water at the “beach” area, so
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✨ This holiday season, your support can make a world of difference! ✨ Help us continue to provide groundbreaking animal care and enrichment. Every donation goes directly toward specialized care, innovative habitats, and research that helps species thrive. Join us in making a lasting impact—because every animal deserves the best. 🐘🦁🐧 ❤️ Donate today and be part of a community that truly cares. https://bit.ly/tbzdonate | Turtle Back Zoo
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