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Turtle Back Zoo WEB: turtlebackzoo.com NJ's #1 Zoo! (And a Top 10 Tourist Destination in the Garden State)
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🌊 𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒. 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓. 💚𝟭𝟰𝟯 𝗣𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦 of trash removed from Point Pleasant Beach! ♻️The other week, our 𝗭𝗼𝗼 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗚𝗼 v...
02/11/2026

🌊 𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒. 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓. 💚

𝟭𝟰𝟯 𝗣𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦 of trash removed from Point Pleasant Beach! ♻️

The other week, our 𝗭𝗼𝗼 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗚𝗼 volunteers joined forces with Jenkinson's Aquarium and an incredible group of volunteers from M&T Bank for a beach cleanup focused on protecting our coastlines and the wildlife that call them home.

Armed with gloves, buckets and a shared commitment to conservation, the team rolled up their sleeves and made a difference - one piece of trash at a time!

👏 A HUGE thank you to M&T Bank and Jenkinson's Aquarium for partnering with us and showing what can happen when a community comes together for a great cause.

Because protecting wildlife doesn't stop at the Zoo. 🌎🐢

31/10/2026

The results are in....

Congratulations to Team Farm, Team Education, and Team Asia, and a huge thank you to all who participated and voted. Happy Spooky Season!

Due to an emergency, the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo will be closed for the rest of the day, Saturday, October 24, 2026...
24/10/2026

Due to an emergency, the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo will be closed for the rest of the day, Saturday, October 24, 2026.

24/10/2026

🍬 Come Trick-or-Treating at the Zoo! With Candy Stations throughout the grounds, everyone is sure to have a “sweet” time. Come in your Halloween Costume and don't forget to bring your own reusable candy bag.

– Candy Stations for Trick-or-Treating – Stilt Walkers – Shows –

🎃$5 per person General Howl-O-Ween ticket
🕷️ $3 per person Current Zoo Members Howl-O-Ween ticket
🕸️Free for Children Under 2 years old
All attendees 2 and older old must purchase a ticket. Event takes place Rain or Shine.

Pre-purchasing tickets is recommended: turtlebackzoo.com/events/howl-o-ween-800/

23/10/2026

Behind every thriving animal at Turtle Back Zoo is a dedicated team of experts ensuring their health and wellbeing—and this , we’re shining a spotlight on our incredible Veterinary Technicians! 🩺🐾
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From assisting our Veterinarians with routine checkups and complex procedures to round-the-clock specialized care, our vet techs do it all with passion and expertise. But their impact goes far beyond the clinic! Every day, they help bridge the gap by explaining to our guests the vital medical care our animals receive and inspiring our community to care about wildlife conservation. 🌿💚
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Whether they are sharing medical milestones during a Tech Talk or demonstrating what it takes to keep our species healthy at our guest viewing window, their dedication inspires us all to be better stewards of the natural world.
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Please join us in sending a HUGE Thank You to our Vet Techs in the comments below! 👇✨

🎃 The habitats were revealed and now it’s time to pick a winner! 🏆👻Our keepers have brought their Halloween visions to l...
22/10/2026

🎃 The habitats were revealed and now it’s time to pick a winner! 🏆👻

Our keepers have brought their Halloween visions to life for the Kreative Kreepers Contest and now it’s your turn to help decide who takes home the title of Best Halloween Habitat of 2026! 🕷️🕸️

🗳️ Cast your vote for your favorite spooky creation!
Voting is open now through Wednesday, October 28 at 4PM. https://woobox.com/9fjfvz

Which team will creep their way to the top? Let the voting begin! 🧡🎃

🌿 Conservation goes beyond our gates! 🐒Thank you to the Lemur Conservation Network for sharing how Essex County Turtle B...
15/10/2026

🌿 Conservation goes beyond our gates! 🐒

Thank you to the Lemur Conservation Network for sharing how Essex County Turtle Back Zoo is helping bring conservation education to communities across Madagascar!

Through the Turtle Back Biodiversity Fund, we’re proud to support LCN’s work to connect students and teachers with the knowledge and resources they need to protect lemurs and their habitats. And through Zoo membership, our members help make this conservation impact possible, too! 💚

You can make a difference!
🐾 Become a Zoo member and help support our annual giveback to the Lemur Conservation Network. www.zoologicalsocietyofnj.org/membership
🌱 Donate to the Turtle Back Biodiversity Fund to support conservation efforts around the world. www.zoologicalsocietyofnj.org/biodiversity

Together, we can conserve, educate, and inspire a brighter future for wildlife!

🔗 Read the article: www.lemurconservationnetwork.org/turtle-back-zoo-bring-conservation-education-to-madagascar

15/10/2026

🐾🎉 The results are in! Our capybara triplets have officially been named.

A HUGE thank-you to everyone who visited the Zoo and cast their votes in our Capybara Naming Contest. 💚

✨ Say hello to Butters, Biscuit, & Gravy! ✨

Be sure to keep an eye out for our newest little ones on your next visit! 💚 www.zoologicalsocietyofnj.org/donate

It’s a Spooooooky Night! 🦇Come experience the Zoo after hours! Join our knowledgeable Docent volunteers for a unique loo...
15/10/2026

It’s a Spooooooky Night! 🦇

Come experience the Zoo after hours! Join our knowledgeable Docent volunteers for a unique look at the Zoo and its nocturnal animals.
Night Moves is a guided evening tour of our Zoo exhibits where you’ll learn about different animal senses and adaptations. And this time there will be a “spooky” spin included, so feel free to wear your Halloween costume!

It’s perfect for families, friends, animal enthusiasts, or date nights. Pre-registration is required, and all Individuals over the age of 2 must have a ticket. Please arrive at the Zoo’s main entrance gate at least 10 minutes before your scheduled tour time. Tours last approximately 1 hour.

Tickets are going fast, so grab them while you can!
🎫 turtlebackzoo.com/ticket/
Select the Oct 23rd date and don’t forget to bring a flashlight!🔦

13/10/2026

🎃👻 The kreepy habitats are ready to be revealed!

Join us October 17 & 18 for the 7th Annual Kreative Kreepers Contest and see how our keeper teams have transformed select animal habitats into spooky Halloween creations! 🕷️🕸️

🏆 After the viewings, online voting will take place the following week to determine the winner of Best Halloween Habitat of 2026! https://woobox.com/9fjfvz

🎟️ Viewing is included with regular Zoo admission.

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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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