West Orange, NJ

Turtle Back Zoo

Coming up5 events

WhatZoo

Turtle Back Zoo is Essex County's zoo in West Orange, part of the South Mountain Recreation Complex. Besides daily animal viewing it runs family nature clubs, animal encounters, behind-the-scenes tours and a Holiday Lights display in winter.

Where560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 Directions

Coming up at Turtle Back Zoo

Wonders of the Wild

Berson Family Center · 8:00 AM

Art & museums

Sloth Social

Berson Family Center · 5:00 AM

Event

Family Nature Club

Turtle Back Zoo · 8:00 AM

1 more date through Nov 29

Festivals & markets

Holiday Lights 2026

Turtle Back Zoo · 10:00 AM

6 more dates through Dec 4

Event

Zoo Explorers

Berson Family Center · 5:00 AM

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