Event Details
- Thursday, December 5, 2024
- 5PM - 8PM
- Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
- 560 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052
☃️ IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR! 🎄
Join us for an exclusive MEMBERS ONLY Holiday Lights evening on Thursday, December 5 from 5PM to 8PM! Enjoy the lights displayed throughout the Zoo, entertainment and more!
This special event is set to the backdrop of some animals. Most animals will not be in their habitats, therefore, not visible to guests. The focus is on an evening stroll outdoors through light displays and photo ops with friends and family, featuring some fun seasonal activities:
- Enjoy beer and cocktails from Boozee Bar, Dismal Harmony, Montclair Brewery, & Twin Elephant
- Get your groove on with our Interactive DJ at the amphitheater
- Photo Ops with Santa (photo packages available for purchase)
- Keep an eye out for LED Snowflakes and Peppermint Fairy Stiltwalkers
- Light displays located throughout the Zoo
- Visit with Princess Elsa at the end of the Africa Path
- Purchase food from our vendors, Big John’s Gourmet Burgers & Mexi-Boys
- Smores and Hot Chocolate Stations outside the Savanna Café
- Get your face painted by DeeWorks FacepaintsToo
The train and carousel will be open with no fee. The Savanna Café and Gift Shop will be open.
Areas to check out to see an animal or two that are open are the Touch Tank, Reptile House and Farm.
RSVP here!
Please bring a valid photo ID and membership for entry.
Not a member? Visit www.zoologicalsocietyofnj.org/membership.
Please dress accordingly as this event is outdoors. This event is free, but we encourage donations of non-perishable food items, new toys, and gently used coats that we distribute back through the community.
Event is subject to change.