Become A Wildlife Hero
Conserve. Educate. Inspire.
Ensure excellence in New Jersey’s wildlife education and conservation.
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NJ
SUPPORTING WILDLIFE IN NEW JERSEY & AROUND THE WORLD
Welcome! The Zoological Society of New Jersey exists to support Essex County Turtle Back Zoo and our shared ideals of conservation, education, and inspiration. Your assistance is necessary to support our beloved park and imperiled wildlife everywhere.
TREE INITIATIVE
MEMBERSHIP REACHED NEW HEIGHTS
We’ve committed to planting over 12,000 trees!




BECOME A GUARDIAN OF WILDLIFE
From the 1000-pound bull bison to the tiniest baby turtle, all of the animals at Turtle Back Zoo are supported by our Guardian of Wildlife Adopt-an-Animal Program. Make a difference by symbolically adopting one of the Zoo’s many available species.
THERE Are A BUNCH OF WAYS TO SHOW YOUR LOVE
Donate
Your kind gift will strengthen our mission to conserve, educate, and inspire.
Membership
Your Society membership will be packed with value, exciting new features, and tons of fun.

