Turtle Back Zoo
Make A Difference Today
MAKE A DONATION
The Zoological Society of New Jersey supports the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo. We appreciate your generosity in strengthening our shared commitment to conservation, education, and inspiration.
Consider your donation as a way to help grow and develop the Zoo by providing funding for new habitat design and construction, general zoo improvements, and conservation programs.
ADOPT AN ANIMAL
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.
When you become a Guardian of Wildlife, your tax-deductible gift will strengthen our mission to conserve, educate, and inspire. Proceeds support animal welfare and enrichment activities within the Zoo.
JOIN THE OWL SOCIETY
The purpose of the Owl Society is to recognize those individuals and families who have remembered Turtle Back Zoo and the Zoological Society of New Jersey in their estate plans through a documented planned gift. More so, the Owl Society serves to enable members and friends to promote the conservation and education values of the Zoo for generations to come.
MERCH MADE WITH LOVE
Support the Zoological Society of New Jersey and the animals at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo by making a purchase through our online merchandise store.
Animal Abstracts are created with nontoxic paint by our very own animals at the Turtle Back Zoo! From paw prints to broad brush strokes to custom impressions, each artists’ creation is one of a kind. These unique pieces are an overlay of the original animal art created by the featured animal. Brianna DeRose and Conrad Johnson, staff members of the Zoological Society of New Jersey, are the designers behind these custom masterpieces.
More Ways to give
Tools/maintenance
Bungie cords
Carabiners
Command strips
Duct tape
Plexiglass
PVC
Sisal rope
Sprinklers
Tool kits
Tools (any kind)
Twine
Toys/party supplies
Ball pit balls
Bubbles
Bubble machines
Frisbees
Hard plastic kiddie pools
Paper party streamers
Pool noodles
Stuffed animals
Food/baking needs
Applesauce
Apples (freeze dried)
Cheerios
Dry pasta
Flour
Herbs, spices, & extracts
Jam (sugar free)
Jell-O
Knox Jell-O
Popcorn (no butter, no salt)
Quinoa
Rice
Rice Krispies
Rolled Oats
Office supplies
Construction paper
Window markers
Household items
Christmas lights
Ice cube trays
Paper bags (all sizes)
Perfumes
Phone books
Pillow cases
Radios (any kind, including a CD player)
Sheets
Tupperware
Wind chimes
Gift cards (any denomination)
Home Depot
Lowes
Petco
PetSmart
Shoprite
(Gifts cards may be given directly to the manager on-duty in the Berson Education Center.)
Donor Wall at The Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
Contributing to the Donor Wall at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo is a great way to support conservation, education, and inspiration! Contribute to our donor wall and honor your loved ones or your own unique milestone. Dimensions for donor wall plaque measure 3″w x 1.5″h.
For more information, please call 973-731-5800 ext. 241.
Living and Memorial Tributes
If you wish to make a donation in honor of or in memory of an individual, please contact the Zoological Society office at 973-731-5800 ext. 241 or visit our donate page.
Many of our sponsors participate in their employer’s matching gift program, in which the employer matches their employees’ charitable contributions by donating an equal amount.
You can increase the impact of your donations to The Zoological Society of New Jersey by participating in your company’s matching gift program.
Here’s how to get started:
- Contact your Human Resources or Payroll Department to find out if your employer will match your contributions to The Zoological Society of New Jersey.
- Review your employer’s policies for its Matching Gift program. Complete any necessary forms and send them to:
Zoological Society of New Jersey, Inc.
Attn: Corporate Matching Program
560 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052 - Zoological Society of New Jersey will process your form and return it to your employer. It’s that easy!