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April 2026

Spring Break Behind-the-Scenes

Enjoy an unforgettable experience during Spring Break at Turtle Back Zoo! We’ve added additional Behind-the-Scenes tours each day with our Zoo Educators and Keeper Staff. You’ll get to see the non-public side of our animal exhibits, meet the featured animal(s), and have an opportunity to chat with our Keepers. This is a 30-minute tour and group […]
Apr 04 2026
All Day
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Behind the Scenes at Island Giants

Take a look behind the scenes! TBZ is proud to offer this education program where guests get a unique look at some of their favorite animals, learn valuable conservation education, and meet the keepers that make it all possible. Behind the Scenes Tours and Animal Encounters are for ages 6 and up only, children under 18 […]
Apr 04 2026
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Amphitheater Stage
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Spring Break Behind-the-Scenes

Enjoy an unforgettable experience during Spring Break at Turtle Back Zoo! We’ve added additional Behind-the-Scenes tours each day with our Zoo Educators and Keeper Staff. You’ll get to see the non-public side of our animal exhibits, meet the featured animal(s), and have an opportunity to chat with our Keepers. This is a 30-minute tour and group […]
Apr 05 2026
All Day
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Spring Break Behind-the-Scenes

Enjoy an unforgettable experience during Spring Break at Turtle Back Zoo! We’ve added additional Behind-the-Scenes tours each day with our Zoo Educators and Keeper Staff. You’ll get to see the non-public side of our animal exhibits, meet the featured animal(s), and have an opportunity to chat with our Keepers. This is a 30-minute tour and group […]
Apr 06 2026
All Day
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Spring Break Behind-the-Scenes

Enjoy an unforgettable experience during Spring Break at Turtle Back Zoo! We’ve added additional Behind-the-Scenes tours each day with our Zoo Educators and Keeper Staff. You’ll get to see the non-public side of our animal exhibits, meet the featured animal(s), and have an opportunity to chat with our Keepers. This is a 30-minute tour and group […]
Apr 07 2026
All Day
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Spring Break Behind-the-Scenes

Enjoy an unforgettable experience during Spring Break at Turtle Back Zoo! We’ve added additional Behind-the-Scenes tours each day with our Zoo Educators and Keeper Staff. You’ll get to see the non-public side of our animal exhibits, meet the featured animal(s), and have an opportunity to chat with our Keepers. This is a 30-minute tour and group […]
Apr 08 2026
All Day
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Stroller Safari

Essex County Turtle Back Zoo offers a monthly stroller safaris monthly for children 1-4 and a caregiver. Each safari features a unique discussion topic while exploring an area of the zoo. This 30-40 minute guided tour, led by one of our educators, focuses on the wonders of the natural world through the eyes of children. […]
Apr 08 2026
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
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Spring Break Behind-the-Scenes

Enjoy an unforgettable experience during Spring Break at Turtle Back Zoo! We’ve added additional Behind-the-Scenes tours each day with our Zoo Educators and Keeper Staff. You’ll get to see the non-public side of our animal exhibits, meet the featured animal(s), and have an opportunity to chat with our Keepers. This is a 30-minute tour and group […]
Apr 09 2026
All Day
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Spring Break Behind-the-Scenes

Enjoy an unforgettable experience during Spring Break at Turtle Back Zoo! We’ve added additional Behind-the-Scenes tours each day with our Zoo Educators and Keeper Staff. You’ll get to see the non-public side of our animal exhibits, meet the featured animal(s), and have an opportunity to chat with our Keepers. This is a 30-minute tour and group […]
Apr 10 2026
All Day
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Meet the Keepers

It is time to MEET THE KEEPERS! Members are invited to attend this FREE & private event held after hours at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo. Registered attendees will learn about the Zoo’s wild species, and their care, directly from our Turtle Back zookeepers! Join us to discover how accredited zoos support wildlife conservation for […]
Apr 10 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
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Spring Break Behind-the-Scenes

Enjoy an unforgettable experience during Spring Break at Turtle Back Zoo! We’ve added additional Behind-the-Scenes tours each day with our Zoo Educators and Keeper Staff. You’ll get to see the non-public side of our animal exhibits, meet the featured animal(s), and have an opportunity to chat with our Keepers. This is a 30-minute tour and group […]
Apr 11 2026
All Day
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Sloth Social

Get up close and personal with the animals of Turtle Back Zoo! TBZ is proud to offer this education program where guests get a unique look at some of their favorite animals, learn valuable conservation education, and meet the keepers that make it all possible. Behind the Scenes Tours and Animal Encounters are for ages 6 […]
Apr 11 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Berson Family Center
560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
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Call us for more information on events, bookings, or zoo visits! To book a group reservation or party, call and ask for Group Sales. Our Group Sales Department phones can be busy at times, so you many need to leave a message. Teachers, please include a preferred callback time if needed, so we can try to connect. Please allow at least 48 hours for a return call before trying again.

Call - (973) 731-5800