The Zoological Society of New Jersey and Essex County Turtle Back Zoo participate in three global conservation initiatives:  conservation project funding, Saving Animals from Extinction (SAFE) program, and Species Survival... read more →

Meet Alex Witter! Alex is a committed conservationist who is working with sea turtles in Costa Rica for the summer of 2015. Alex is volunteering with a group called Turtle Trax... read more →

Sea lions are loved and adored by many people all over the world. Unfortunately, most people don’t realize sea lions have been endangered for years.  Last year, there were approximately 900 sea lions... read more →