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Turtle Back Zoo is OPEN 10am to 4pm

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Upcoming Events

18 May

Behind the Scenes Tours – Wellness Center

May 18, 2024 Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052 Available Education Event 		View Details
18 May

Wild Card Casino Night

May 18, 2024 Available Special Event 		View Details
19 May

Zoo Explorers

May 19, 2024 Berson Education Center, 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ, USA $30.00 Available Education Event 		View Details
25 May

Sloth Social

May 25, 2024 Berson Education Center, Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ Available Animal Presentation, Conservation Program, Education Event 		View Details

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