About the south mountain recreation complex is nestled along northfield avenue and cherry lane in west orange The west orange, nj, zoo is a destination for vibrant discovery, educational fun, and memory making. The complex features a variety of recreation opportunities including turtle back zoo, codey arena, minigolf safari, the children’s regatta playground, paddleboating, a 1.7 mile walkway, and the clipper pavilion picnic shelter.
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Turtle back zoo is a zoo in west orange, new jersey
Situated on 20 acres (8.1 ha) in the south mountain reservation, [2] it is part of the south mountain recreation complex, which is managed as part of the essex county park system, the oldest county park system in the united states.
Essex county turtle back zoo has roared back to life from the verge of closure by a previous administration Find answers to common questions about turtle back zoo, including admission, hours, amenities, and visitor guidelines, to plan your perfect visit. Essex county turtle back zoo brings much more than meets the eye