Turtle Back Zoo

Brew at the Zoo is back June 27 6PM-9PM & our lineup is stacked! Sip your way through incredible brews, grab bites from local vendors, & enjoy live music. This isn’t just a great night out - it’s a fundraiser supporting Essex County Turtle Back Zoo. tbzbrew.com

Join us on Thursday, May 14 from 7PM - 8PM for our first-ever member-exclusive Conservation Conversation with Dr. Cortni Borgerson. 📍 Berson Education Center 🎟️ Free for members | RSVP required bit.ly/4wj0IMg

Looking for a Mother’s Day gift idea? Give her a night at Brew at the Zoo 🍻 Saturday, June 27 | 6PM - 9PM Craft beer, food vendors, live music, and animal encounters - all supporting Essex County Turtle Back Zoo. tbzbrew.com

Save the Date - BARKtoberfest Pet Adoption Event and Marketspace 🐶🐱 Join us 📅 Sept 19 for a fun-filled day dedicated to helping pets find loving homes from local shelters/rescues & support their important work in our community. Details coming soon 🐾 zoologicalsocietyofnj.org/events-calendar

This Mother’s Day, give Mom more than flowers - give her a year of wild memories. 🩷🐾 A zoo membership means year-round visits, adventures, member perks, and unforgettable moments. Make Mother’s Day one to remember and give the gift of membership. 🌸🦁 zoologicalsocietyofnj.org/membership

🍻 May Zoo News 🦒 Brew at the Zoo is BACK! Read now: bit.ly/znmay2026

Your membership makes a difference far beyond beyond Essex County Turtle Back Zoo's gates! 🌎🐧 Support from members helped protect endangered African penguins in 2025 and advance vital conservation efforts around the world. Read more 💚 zoologicalsocietyofnj.org/2026/04/08/pen…

Start your morning the wild way at Member Mornings on May 8 with exclusive early access at 9AM - just for members! 🌿🐾 Members Only Stroller Walk add-on now sold out! Not a member yet? 👉 zoologicalsocietyofnj.org/membership

Start your morning the wild way 🌸🐾 Join us at tomorrow's Member Mornings on Friday, April 24 with exclusive early access at 9AM, just for zoo members! No RSVP required, just come and enjoy a spring morning at the zoo. zoologicalsocietyofnj.org/events/memberm…

It’s almost time! 🦒 Meet the Keepers is TOMORROW! 🗓️ Friday, April 10 🕠 5:30PM – 7:30PM Join us after hours at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo for an exclusive evening with our animal care team. 🎟️ FREE for members — don’t forget to RSVP! zoologicalsocietyofnj.org/events/mtk2026

🎉 Member Appreciation Month is here! To say thanks, enjoy 15% off at the Savanna Café all April long because every zoo day is better with a treat in hand! Not a member yet? 👉 zoologicalsocietyofnj.org/membership

🦁 April Zoo News ☔ Lion Cubs & Capybaras are here! bit.ly/znapr2026

☘️ March Zoo News 🥃 Spirits Safari is coming! Read now: bit.ly/znmar2026

🍸🥃 Local. Bold. Unforgettable. We’re spotlighting some of the New Jersey distilleries you’ll be tasting your way through at Spirits Safari on Sunday, March 22 at McLoone's Boathouse! 🎟️ Grab your tickets now!! zoologicalsocietyofnj.org/events/spirits…

Skip the chocolates and flowers. Make an animal your Valentine instead. 🐾❤️ Symbolically adopt through our Guardians of Wildlife program and give a gift that supports wildlife care, conservation, and enrichment! 👉 bit.ly/3DYdCVe

💞 February Zoo News 😎 New Year, New Look! Read now: bit.ly/znfeb2026

Your first look at 2026 is here—start planning your zoo adventures today! 🦒🐻 turtlebackzoo.com/events zoologicalsocietyofnj.org/events-calendar

Roses are red. 🥀 Violets are fine. 🤷‍♀️ But the animals at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo really want enrichment and snacks! 🐾💝 There are still items available on our wish list — shop it for Valentine’s Day and give a gift that truly matters. amzn.to/3KhITJS

🍸 Good Spirits. Great Cause. Spirits Safari on March 22 at McLoone’s Boathouse for a 21+ night of curated spirits tastings, great food, and music, all while supporting the Zoological Society of New Jersey! 🎟️ Tickets are available now: zoologicalsocietyofnj.org/events/spirits…

Zoo Team Go: 2025 Highlights ♻️ In 2025, 537 volunteers from 12 organizations joined us for 25 outings supporting conservation and wildlife care. Want to get involved? 🔗 zoologicalsocietyofnj.org/volunteer