Introducing our newest series: Let's Take a Walk! In each episode, our Turtle Back Zoo educators will be walking you through different locations on our grounds to explore from home and learn more about our animals. Let's Take a Walk today to meet our Prairie Dogs! | Turtle Back Zoo
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Introducing our newest series: Let's Take a Walk! In each episode, our Turtle Back Zoo educators will be walking you through different locations on our grounds to explore from home and learn more about our animals. Let's Take a Walk today to meet our Prairie Dogs! | Turtle Back Zoo
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PICK & PLAY for a full summer day at the Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex! πŸ¦‹Essex County Turtle Back Zoo | 10am - 4pm daily 🌳Essex County Treetop Adventure Course | 10am - 4pm β›³Essex County Safari Mini Golf | 10am - 7pm daily βš“Paddle Boats | 10am - 7pm Saturdays & Sundays, 12pm -7pm Weekdays πŸ” McLoone's Boathouse Restaurant | Monday-Thursday: 11am-10pm, Friday & Saturday: 11am-10pm, Sunday: 10:30am-9pm Which activities are you planning for you day out? ❗️NOTE: Days & Hours updat
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PICK & PLAY for a full summer day at the Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex! πŸ¦‹Essex County Turtle Back Zoo | 10am - 4pm daily 🌳Essex County Treetop Adventure Course | 10am - 4pm β›³Essex County Safari Mini Golf | 10am - 7pm daily βš“Paddle Boats | 10am - 7pm Saturdays & Sundays, 12pm -7pm Weekdays πŸ” McLoone's Boathouse Restaurant | Monday-Thursday: 11am-10pm, Friday & Saturday: 11am-10pm, Sunday: 10:30am-9pm Which activities are you planning for you day out? ❗️NOTE: Days & Hours updat
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As we look back at the milestones of 2025, we can't help but get even more excited for what's in store for 2026. Happy New Year! | Turtle Back Zoo
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As we look back at the milestones of 2025, we can't help but get even more excited for what's in store for 2026. Happy New Year! | Turtle Back Zoo
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Your support does more than you think. 🐾 It protects habitats. It supports animal care. It fuels science-driven conservation at home and around the world. Stand with us as we work to safeguard biodiversity through the Turtle Back Biodiversity Fund and the Zoological Society of New Jersey at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo. 🌍 Donate now! 🎁 First-time donors of $200 receive a special gift. πŸ‘‰ https://bit.ly/4o9gWCV | Turtle Back Zoo
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Your support does more than you think. 🐾 It protects habitats. It supports animal care. It fuels science-driven conservation at home and around the world. Stand with us as we work to safeguard biodiversity through the Turtle Back Biodiversity Fund and the Zoological Society of New Jersey at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo. 🌍 Donate now! 🎁 First-time donors of $200 receive a special gift. πŸ‘‰ https://bit.ly/4o9gWCV | Turtle Back Zoo
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🌍 Protect What’s Wild – in your backyard and around the world! Every year, countless species face extinction. But with action β€” and your help β€” there’s hope. Your gift to the Zoological Society of New Jersey and the Turtle Back Biodiversity Fund supports real, science-driven conservation work at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo and in the wild. πŸ’š Join us in fighting for biodiversity before it’s too late. 🎁 First-time gifts of $200 or more receive a special thank-you gift! πŸ”— https://bit.ly/4o9gWC
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🌍 Protect What’s Wild – in your backyard and around the world! Every year, countless species face extinction. But with action β€” and your help β€” there’s hope. Your gift to the Zoological Society of New Jersey and the Turtle Back Biodiversity Fund supports real, science-driven conservation work at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo and in the wild. πŸ’š Join us in fighting for biodiversity before it’s too late. 🎁 First-time gifts of $200 or more receive a special thank-you gift! πŸ”— https://bit.ly/4o9gWC
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A gift membership to Essex County Turtle Back Zoo is the perfect way to give a year of adventure. 🐊 Enjoy unlimited visits, unforgettable animal moments, and the joy of supporting wildlife. πŸ¦πŸ»πŸ¦’ πŸ’Give a gift that inspires all year long! 🎁 www.givethezoo.com | Turtle Back Zoo
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A gift membership to Essex County Turtle Back Zoo is the perfect way to give a year of adventure. 🐊 Enjoy unlimited visits, unforgettable animal moments, and the joy of supporting wildlife. πŸ¦πŸ»πŸ¦’ πŸ’Give a gift that inspires all year long! 🎁 www.givethezoo.com | Turtle Back Zoo
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Sneak Peek at a 2026 arrival... On a scale of 1 to 10, how excited are you about our news?! | Turtle Back Zoo
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Sneak Peek at a 2026 arrival... On a scale of 1 to 10, how excited are you about our news?! | Turtle Back Zoo
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Visit Essex County Turtle Back Zoo for the Holiday Lights Spectacular. Free admission! #PuttingEssexCountyFirst #EssexCountyNJ | Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.
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Bring your team outside the office and make a difference! 🌎 With Zoo Team Go, corporate volunteer groups tackle real conservation projects at the Zooβ€”improving habitats, cleaning waterways, and supporting the work of Essex County Turtle Back Zoo. Perfect for team building, employee engagement, and community impact. πŸ’ͺ Teams of 30–200 welcome! 🏑 Indoor activities available! Learn how your company can join the mission: www.zoologicalsocietyofnj.org/volunteer | Turtle Back Zoo
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πŸŽƒπŸΎ The Kreative Kreepers Contest is creeping back to the Zoo! Our keepers will be decorating their habitats with spooky enrichment β€” and we need YOUR help to bring their visions to life. Donate an item from our Halloween Wish List to get the fun started! Join us on Saturday, October 18 & Sunday, October 19 during Zoo hours to see the boo-tiful exhibits and vote for your favorites. πŸ‘»πŸ•Έ πŸ›’ Donate today: https://amzn.to/3k5hzN8 πŸ“… Save the date & stay tuned for the full schedule! | Turtle Back Z
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Happy World Giraffe Day! Today we are celebrating the tallest mammal, GIRAFFE! πŸ¦’ All nine subspecies of giraffes have become increasingly rare to find in the wild due to the advance of human infrastructure in their wild habitats, the threat of global warming, and even poaching on occasion. These gentle giants are "ecosystem engineers", meaning that their presence is crucial to the rest of the creatures who live around them. Even by just walking around, giraffes will change the landscape around
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β°πŸ‘» Last chance to help us get spooky! The Kreative Kreepers Contest is almost here, and our keepers need those final touches to deck out habitats for Halloween. πŸŽƒπŸΎ πŸ›’ Shop our Halloween Wish List today and be part of the magic! πŸ‘‰ https://amzn.to/3KhITJS View the decorated habitats on Saturday, October 18 & Sunday, October 19! πŸ“… Save the date & stay tuned for the full schedule! | Turtle Back Zoo
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Happy World Penguin Day! 🐧 Learn how TBZ and the AZA are teaming up to protect 30% of the planet and endangered species, like the African Penguin, by 2030 in our latest blog post. www.zoologicalsocietyofnj.org/conservation | Turtle Back Zoo
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🐧 Registration is OPEN! Join Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Fleet Feet Montclair for the Penguin Waddle Family Fun Run & Walk πŸŽ‰ πŸ“… Sat, Oct 18 | ⏰ 8:30 AM πŸ“ Start: The Waterfront at Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex β†’ Finish: Essex County Turtle Back Zoo πŸƒ 3-mile course or 🐾 1.3-mile Safari Shortcut 🎟️ Zoo admission included 🎁 First 300 registrants get a custom pom-pom beanie Bring the whole family β€” run, walk, or waddle your way to the Zoo for a one-of-a-kind finish line celeb
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Spend a week this summer β˜€οΈ at Zoo Summer Camp! Registration is now open. Grab your spot soon as some weeks are sold out. | Turtle Back Zoo
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Practicing my intimidation game one flipper at a time. Do you think the other penguins will fall for it? African penguins can swim up to 12 miles per hour while hunting, and I’m on the hunt for another win! Vote 3 ways today, March 23 and tomorrow, March 24! Link in Bio. INSTAGRAM | VOTE in two 24-hour polls on stories @penguins_international FACEBOOK | VOTE by Emoji on post @penguinsIntl WEBSITE | VOTE at penguinsinternational.org/motpm-2025/ oxox, Zilla | Turtle Back Zoo
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We are thrilled to introduce our stunning new butterfly statues, located at the entrance of the butterfly tent. πŸ¦‹βœ¨ This addition is part of our Turtle Back Blooms program, dedicated to supporting the AZA's Monarch SAFE and the Monarch Joint Venture in their efforts to protect our vital pollinators. Come visit us, strike a pose, and show your support for these incredible creatures! πŸ“Έβ€οΈ www.zoologicalsocietyofnj.org/blooms | Turtle Back Zoo
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First time viewable in the winter! 🐊 Visit Peaches in his new indoor exhibit in Island Giants! Support our American Alligators by symbolically adopting one! Visit https://bit.ly/3DYdCVe to learn more. πŸ“Έ: Capacity Images | Turtle Back Zoo
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