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Turtle Back Zoo

Turtle Back Zoo is a zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservation in West Orange, New Jersey. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is 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. Founded in 1963, the zoo was originally a showcase for animals indigenous to the New York metropolitan area but currently features species from every continent except Antarctica. As of 2018, it houses approximately 1400 animals, including several hundred birds in a free-flight aviary. Located adjacent to the Richard J. Codey Arena, the former practice home of the New Jersey Devils, the zoo is open year-round, weather permitting.

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The record

Museum details

Name
Turtle Back Zoo
Type
Zoo, Aquarium & Wildlife Conservation
City
West Orange
State
New Jersey
Website
http://turtlebackzoo.com/
IMLS Museum ID
8409500214
Coordinates
40.76970, -74.28155
What kind of museum is Turtle Back Zoo?

Turtle Back Zoo is classified as a zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservation in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservations →

Where is Turtle Back Zoo located?

Turtle Back Zoo is located in West Orange, New Jersey at approximately 40.76970, -74.28155. See the map above.

Does Turtle Back Zoo have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://turtlebackzoo.com/. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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