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Turtle Back Zoo

560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
973-731-5800
4.5 of 5 stars 52 Reviews
Type: Zoos
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Basking Ridge, NJ
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51 reviews 51 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Very nice, compact zoo. Does not have a big selection of animals, but great for young kids. More

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Allentown, Pennsylvania
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Easy layout, good parking & price...check for special events/ feedings, etc. More

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Piscataway, New Jersey
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53 reviews 53 reviews
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77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

TB zoo is perfect for young children & toddlers to explore and discover animals. A fun place for the whole family to enjoy for a day trip or to celebrate B'days. More

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Budd Lake, New Jersey
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

At the time it was affordable and worth the price. I want to go again. More

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West Orange, New Jersey
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

This zoo keeps getting better and better. Kid friendly for families too. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

The Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, NJ is a great zoo to bring the family. It is not a very large zoo (don't expect to see elephants or giraffes), but they have a large variety of animals for its size. There is a small petting zoo area, reptile exhibit, and a big cat section that opened recently. They have... More

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Union, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

We went last weekend for the wolve's birthday party. My daughters seven and 11 had a nice time. You have to go up a few hills, which is great exercise, but you should definitely wear sneakers. A bit pricey, but if you live close by, you can join for the year and have unlimited access. They add new attractions every... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

I took my 4 yr old and 17 month old there for the first time. The zoo is not very big which was really nice, I wouldn't want my kids to get tired and start crying and ruin our visit. They really liked the carousel, that's something they can enjoy besides only looking at animals all day. Also the playground... More

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Stanhope, New Jersey
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

We had our sons birthday party here. Huge hit with all the kids. More

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nj
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012
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The zoo is geared to younger children, the prices are geared to the average wallet! The zoo has many different animals to view, plus a really neat minature train ride, horse rides, cafeteria, playground, etc. Great day for all to enjoy--and we often do--can't wait to get back. We are now taking second generation and enjoying it each time! More

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