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Essex County's Turtle Back Zoo gives you "The World in your Backyard." Voted #1 Zoo in New Jersey with over 200 species representing animals from around the world and offering education programs for grades K-8.
Look Above for Link to Online Ticketing for General Zoo Admission. Check Turtle Back Zoo's admission rates, hours of operation, and more visitor information. Open daily 10AM to 4PM.
Turtle Back Zoo is a zoo in West Orange, New Jersey. Situated on 20 acres (8.1 ha) in the South Mountain Reservation, it is part of the South Mountain Recreation Complex, which is managed as part of the Essex County Park System, the oldest county park system in the United States.
About Us. Turtle Back Zoo is a facility of the Essex County Parks Department. The zoo is funded by the County of Essex as a service to the residents of the County and the surrounding areas. The Zoological Society of NJ, Inc. is the fundraising branch of Turtle Back Zoo.
Turtle Back Zoo is a good place to spend a day, but it needs improvement and customer service. The zoo is beautiful, something unique in the middle of a town, but the over crowd does not allow too much space for enjoyment. TIPS. * Buying tickets online does not make any difference.
Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange: See 867 reviews, articles, and 576 photos of Turtle Back Zoo, ranked No.2 on Tripadvisor among 22 attractions in West Orange.
A walk through the Turtle Back Zoo is a delightful experience. Besides the wide assortment of animals that you will meet and the education that you will inevitably receive, it is an opportunity to share with your family a bonding experience. The sections of the zoo are well marked and organized.
