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30/05/2026

Oh. My. Capy!
Behind the Scenes Tours in June feature our new Capybara & pups!
📅Sundays in June @ 2pm
Get a sneak peek at what happens inside your favorite Turtle Back Zoo exhibits. Your ticket includes a 30-minute guided tour and a meet and greet with the animal keeper.
$65/person. Zoo admission is not included in the ticket price; non-zoo members must purchase separate zoo admission in order to enter. Group sizes are limited based on the tour location. Attendees must be at least 6 years old and children under 18 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.

29/05/2026

Happy National Alligator Day 🐊
Listen as our Reptile Keeper Team talks about the history of American alligators and watch some great footage of Peaches enjoying his outdoor habitat.

🎥 Animal Keeper Scott Noetzli

29/05/2026

It’s almost officially Brew at the Zoo month 🍻🎉

And we’re kicking off with a big announcement… Joe P is coming to Brew at the Zoo! 🎶

Fresh off festival stages like Lollapalooza, ACL, and Sea.Hear.Now, New Jersey’s own Joe P is bringing his indie rock energy to the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo amphitheater for a special solo live performance during our wildest fundraiser of the summer.

Join us on June 27 from 6PM-9PM for an unforgettable evening of:
🍺 Craft beer tastings
🍴 Local food vendors
🎵 Live music from Joe P
🦁 After-hours zoo vibes, all supporting animal care, conservation and education

VIP is officially SOLD OUT! General Admission tickets are going fast, so grab yours before they’re gone. 🎟️ www.tbzbrew.com

We are ready to ROAR! Grab your tickets now (or the night of at the Zoo) for Family Pride Night at the Zoo on Wednesday,...
29/05/2026

We are ready to ROAR! Grab your tickets now (or the night of at the Zoo) for Family Pride Night at the Zoo on Wednesday, June 10th from 5:30pm - 8:30pm. Rain date: June 11th

Enjoy a walk around the zoo in the cooler evening temps to see all the exhibits with some fun decorations! 🌈 Make sure to stop by the amphitheater for a dance party. 🥳 Ticket Link: https://my.hornblower.com/assets/scripts/checkout.html?propertyID=ectbz&bookingTypeId=1113600

28/05/2026

🌙 Members, enjoy the Zoo after hours! Join us for Member Late Night on Friday, May 29 from 5:30PM to 8:30PM for exclusive evening access.

Can’t make it? Save the date for our second Member Late Night on Saturday, July 11.

No RSVP required - just bring your membership ID!
Not a member? www.zoologicalsocietyofnj.org/membership

25/05/2026

It's birthday season for our cownose rays (Rhinoptera bonasus) in our Touch Tank. Visit the Touch Tank to wish them a happy birthday and learn a little more about each Ray. Feeling adventurous? Feed a sting ray for $3 per feed!
May 4 - Vader
May 5 - Cinco
May 12 - Luke
May 13 - Mars
May 19 - Etch
May 20 - Sketch
May 24 - Pancake
May 28 - Waffle
June 1 - Venus
June 6 - Tsunami
June 11 - Cassini
June 16 - Flapjack & Neptune
June 19 - Sugar

🎉Want to treat our sting ray to a birthday surprise?! Check out our WishList and look for items noted for the Aquarium! 🐟 amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/32N1MS12XTNUA/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

Be a night owl, see a night owl! 🦉Come enjoy a guided evening tour of the zoo, experience our nocturnal animals, while l...
24/05/2026

Be a night owl, see a night owl! 🦉
Come enjoy a guided evening tour of the zoo, experience our nocturnal animals, while learning about animal senses & adaptations. This program is good for all ages, so bring the entire family! $10 per person. Pre-registration required. Nest Tour on Friday, June 12!
turtlebackzoo.com/ticket/

23/05/2026

Memorial Day weekend at the Zoo means the opening of our seasonal Butterfly Tent! 🦋
From Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day weekend, guests are invited to check out our immersive and colorful 100-foot-long butterfly habitat with hundreds of native, North American butterflies to mingle with and learn about. $3 per person for zoo members entry, $5 per person for non-members entry; additional to Zoo admission.

21/05/2026

The results are in! Our new capybara pups are officially named...

🍀Bailey & Guiness

Thank you all who participated in our naming contest fundraiser and helped raise funds towards our ongoing conservation efforts.

📈Interested in the official stats? Here's how voting played out:
51% Bailey & Guiness
24 %Percy & Annabeth
11% Duna & Kipa
7% Pano & Takana
7% Hadali & Kati

20/05/2026

Treetop Open Memorial Day Weekend 🌳
10am - 4pm daily from Friday, May 22 - Monday, May 25
Reservations now open - turtlebackzoo.com/explores/treetop/

🐒 Zoo Members can reach new heights! Receive $5 off your order total at check-in. Must show a valid Zoo Membership to receive discount. Membership lookup will not be available on-site, please have your membership card & photo ID. All normal rules, regulations and waivers apply. Offer valid May 22 - 25 only.
For membership information: www.zoologicalsocietyofnj.org/membership

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Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 15:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 15:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday 10:00 - 15:00
Friday 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 10:00 - 15:00

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+19737315800

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