Under the leadership of Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the Board of County Commissioners, Essex County Turtle Back Zoo is Reaching New Heights, celebrating 60 years of bringing joy and animal education to families living in and visiting the Garden State. The 60th Anniversary Gala Dinner to be held at The Park Savoy on May 2, 2023, will celebrate this momentous occasion – as well as honor key individuals whose commitments have helped Turtle Back Zoo become NJ’s #1 zoo, a top tourist destination in the state and one of the fastest growing zoos in the country.