Membership Just Got Greener — Turtle Back Zoo Tree Initiative
All Turtle Back Zoo membership purchases aid the Zoological Society of New Jersey’s commitment to conservation by contributing to our global fund, which we utilize to support a variety of conservation...
View ArticleTBZ & Clouded Leopard Conservation
The Clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) is one of the most charismatic of all the felid species. Named for the distinctive cloud shaped pattern on their fur, these medium sized cats are by far, one of...
View ArticleWorld Giraffe Day 2022 at Turtle Back Zoo
The Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) named June 21 “World Giraffe Day”, choosing the longest day of the year to celebrate the world’s tallest animals. It is an annual event created “to raise...
View ArticleCheetah Conservation Efforts in Namibia
The Zoological Society of New Jersey at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo proudly contributes to the Cheetah Conservation Fund (“CCF”) via donations in support of the CCF’s efforts to protect wild cheetah...
View ArticleMembership Reached New Heights – Turtle Back Zoo Tree Initiative
Thanks to the dedicated members of Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, the Zoological Society of New Jersey has committed to planting 12,000 trees in high need areas both locally and abroad! The Turtle Back...
View ArticleGreen Acres and Turtle Back Zoo 2023
The Zoological Society of New Jersey, Inc. is seeking funding through the State of NJ Green Acres Program for improvements to Turtle Back Zoo located at 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052....
View ArticleProtecting Critically Endangered Turtles
In 2021, the Zoological Society of New Jersey donated funds to the Asian Turtle Program (“ATP”), a group dedicated to the protection of Asian tortoises and freshwater turtles. These funds were directed...
View Article60 Wild Years of Turtle Back Zoo
Turtle Back Zoo gets its name from a distinctive rock formation located on the mountainside just east of the Zoo. The indigenous Lenape people called this formation Turtle Back Rock, because large...
View ArticleA Day of Service with L’Oreal
The Zoological Society of New Jersey partnered with L’Oreal, the world’s leading cosmetics brand, to carry out an environmental clean-up around Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex. Over 50...
View ArticleSnow Cones For Snows
Written by Educator Katie F. Recently, Essex County Turtle Back Zoo hosted a fundraiser for Snow Leopard conservation, featuring Gala and Chameli! As ambassadors for their species, many eyes were on...
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