About 2 to 2 1/2 hours but depends on how long you stay and read everything and do all the activities it may take longer.
Why is Turtle Back Zoo closed?
The Essex County Turtle Back Zoo is temporarily closing to the public effective March 14, 2020 following the lead and directive of our state health and government officials as a measure to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus in our community.
Are there alligators at Turtle Back Zoo?
Turtleback Zoo has recreated Florida’s wooded wetlands for your encounter with an animal that remains unchanged after millions of years.
Do you have to wear a mask at the Turtle Back Zoo?
Am I required to wear a facial covering? Face coverings are now optional while on Zoo Grounds.
Do you have to pay for the Turtle Back Zoo?
Tickets can be purchased Online or at the Zoo Entrance.
The funds generated are specifically allocated to be used on enhancements at the South Mountain Recreational Complex. The fee is $2.00 per paid ticket type. Free tickets do not incur a fee. We thank you for your support.
Is Turtle Back Zoo open in the winter?
Yes they are. In the colder months, from early November to late March, the zoo is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the Zoo grounds staying open for an hour after last admission.
When did the Turtle Back Zoo open?
Turtle Back Zoo opened June 3, 1963 with a collection of 140 animals of 40 species. The zoo took its name from a rock formation located on the mountainside just east of the zoo.
How many zoos are in New Jersey?
Spend time with the family all while learning about wildlife and exotic species. it can’t get much better than that! New Jersey is home to twelve zoos, and we don’t want you to miss any.
Does Turtle Back Zoo Have Lions?
The survival program is run by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, which has accredited the Turtle Back Zoo. There are still one lion and one lioness at the zoo, and they are being monitored by the zoo’s veterinary staff and remain in “good health,” Keer said. A Masai giraffe named Hodari died in May 2017.
Does Turtle Back Zoo have red pandas?
Breakfast with Red Panda
The Turtle Back Zoo Breakfast with the Red Panda is a morning conservation program that features the Red Panda as its educational focus.
Does Turtle Back Zoo have otters?
On land and in the water, Turtle Back Zoo’s River Otter displays these same intense hunting skills. Well, in between afternoon naps and playing rounds of high spirited “otter games” of course!
Does Turtle Back Zoo have wolves?
Sponsored by Wells Fargo, our Wolf Woods includes expansive glass panels that allow visitors to feel like member of the pack. Several viewing stations let you see the wolves from different angles. The exhibit is very naturalistic.
Does Turtle Back Zoo have bears?
The black bears are twin sisters, Jelly and Jam. They arrived as orphaned cubs in the spring of 2005. By the summer of 2008 they became mature and weighed between 250 and 300 pounds. Educational material is available throughout the exhibit.
Are there sloths in the Turtle Back Zoo?
Turtle Back Zoo is celebrating the birth of our very first Linnaeus’s Two-toed Sloth baby! In celebration of Juneberry’s birth, join us to discover the fascinating history of sloths: from the Giant sloths of old to today’s 6 species, plus learn about sloth conservation and what you can do to help these amazing animals.
How big is the Turtle Back Zoo?
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.
Is Turtle Back Zoo AZA accredited?
Turtle Back Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) and the giraffes are here as part of the AZA Species Survival Plan (SSP). SSPs are coordinated plans to manage the genetic diversity of animal species held in AZA zoos.
