Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange will host Family Fun Movie Nights every Wednesday in July, offering visitors the chance to ...

Turtle Back Zoo will hold its Family Fun Nights on Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout July and August, extending evening ...

Turtle Back Zoo has been operational since 1962, and was originally supposed to be a seasonal zoo. Since then, the zoo has grown to include more than 250 different species among 20 different exhibits!

Turtle Back Zoo is seeking members of the public with a passion for animals to volunteer for docent positions at the zoo in 2024. Click here for important updates to our privacy policy.

Lightning hit the Sea Turtle Recovery Hospital at The Turtle Back Zoo, causing the building to catch fire. 24/7 Live New York City New Jersey Long Island Northern Suburbs Connecticut.

A lightning strike ignited a fire at Turtle Back Zoo in Essex County Wednesday night, exposing sea turtles to heavy smoke. According to the Sea Turtle Recovery organization, the lightning damaged ...

A bolt of lightning struck New Jersey’s beloved Turtle Back Zoo as strong storms moved through the area Wednesday night, sparking a fire but injuring no animals badly, authorities say. According ...