Turtle Back Zoo
Events at the Zoo
Family Fun Run & Walk
- Saturday, October 18, 2025
- 8:30AM - 10:00AM
- The Waterfront at South Mountain Recreation Complex
2025 Halloween Contest
- Saturday, October 18 & Sunday, October 19, 2025
- 10AM - 2:30PM
- Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
Past Events
Pet Adoption Event & Marketplace
- Saturday, September 20, 2025
- 11AM - 3PM
- Essex County Turtle Back Zoo - Berson Family Center Parking Lot
Members Only Event
- Mondays in August
- Opening at 9AM
- Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
Enjoy discounted games!
- Saturday, July 12, 2025 or Sunday, August 3, 2025
- 7:05PM or 5:05PM
- TD Bank Ballpark
A special summer collaboration
- Friday, July 18, 2025
- 1PM - 3PM
- McLoone's Boathouse
Members Only Event
- Friday, July 11, 2025
- 5:30PM - 7:30PM
- Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
Craft beer & live entertainment
- Saturday, June 28, 2025
- 6PM - 9PM
- Essex County Turtle Back Zoo