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HOURS April to October WELCOME... Daily: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. November to March TO ESSEX COUNTY Daily: 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Please note TURTLE BACK ZOO Guests may remain on grounds for 30 minutes after closing. A message from the Closed County Executive: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day & New Year’s Day Come experience a wild adventure at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo! See the animals in our natural habitat exhibits, get a unique perspective of our grounds by KEEPER TALKS & ANIMAL FEEDINGS GUEST SERVICES riding our miniature train or Between April and October, you can discover your Guest Relations Booths climbing through our Treetop wild side at a talk with one of our animal keepers or Booths are located at both zoo entrances. Course, and gain a greater education staff (weather permitting). Check for schedule Stroller Rentals appreciation and understanding updates and other featured activities when you arrive. of the importance of animals. Safari strollers are available for rent at both entrances. Education Programs: Enjoy your visit and come back soon. Wheelchairs Daily 12:30p.m. Sincerely, A limited number of wheelchairs are available at no Keeper Talks: charge. Guests who require assistance should inquire Saturday 11:30a.m. at the admissions window or a guest relations booth. 2:00p.m. House: Reticulated Python Feeding Savanna Café 2:00p.m. Bison From tasty snacks to a full lunch menu, eat indoors Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. at our temperature-controlled dining room. Sunday 11:30a.m. Red Panda Open daily 11a.m. to closing, seasonally. Essex County Executive 2:00p.m. Reptile House: Komodo Dragon Feeding NEW Zanzibar Open air dining and bar offering beer & wine, located on Monday 11:30a.m. Amur Leoperd the second floor of the Savanna Café. Open seasonally. 2:00p.m. Raven PUTTING ESSEX COUNTY FIRST! Picnic Area Tuesday 11:30a.m. Two picnic pavilions and an outdoor picnic area are 2:00p.m. Hyena located next to the Savanna Café and Carousel. Wednesday 11:30a.m. Farm First Aid 2:00p.m. Reptile House: Komodo First aid stations are located at both zoo entrances Dragon Feeding and at the Essex Farm. Thursday 11:30a.m. Bobcat Gift Shops 2:00p.m. South America Gift shops are located near both exits. Stop by before Friday 11:30a.m. Gray Fox you leave to bring home a zoo memory. 2:00p.m. Wolf Woods Lost & Found Daily Feedings: Inquire at both entrances. 11: 00a .m. Sea Lion 11:30a.m., 1:00p.m. and 3:00p.m. THE FUN STARTS HERE! TURTLEBACKZOO.COM MAP KEY

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