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Turtle Back Zoo
4.7 ★★★★★ 722 Google reviews · Indoor playground in West Orange, New Jersey
Family attraction with opportunities to see giraffes and other animals, plus a carousel.
Plan your visit
- Ages 0–2 — the venue's own stated range
- Admission around $5 — prices change and often vary by age or day, so check with the venue
- Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd come back often
- Online waiver sign it before you go to skip the front-desk line
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (973) 731-5800
- Website turtlebackzoo.com
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–4 PM |
What parents highlight
“Parking is free, the admission price is very reasonable, and the entire zoo is so well maintained.”
What parents say
Turtle Back Zoo was a great experience for me and my family! The kids enjoyed themselves (6, 3, and 18 months). They all enjoyed themselves, seeing all the animals, feeding the giraffes, and I think it was a goat. The zoo has a park for kids to play at, and parents can sit down.
We had a really great time at this zoo. It was very clean and well kept. Our favorite part was the giraffe feeding. We missed the sea lions feeding but we’ll be back to do that. It took us about 2 hours to walk the entire park and see all of the animals.
Great little zoo. My son and I took my grand kids to see the animals. The children loved it, especially getting up close to see the giraffes. There's an area where you can actually feed them! My grandson enjoyed himself watching the penguins swimming around, too.
Very beautiful zoo. Very clean 👌. The stuff is very nice. U can see all kinds of animals . You can feed the giraffe and the birds. The only thing that was upsetting is that u need to pay with cash if u want to buy food to feed the giraffe,That's really cool, thin, and u have only a credit card.
Birthday parties at Turtle Back Zoo
Turtle Back Zoo hosts birthday parties — confirmed on their own site. Packages, party rooms, and pricing change often, so check the current options and book ahead — weekend slots go fast at popular playgrounds.
Bringing a toddler?
Reviews and the venue's own info mention a dedicated toddler area or toddler times at Turtle Back Zoo — a separate space where little ones can play without dodging big kids.
Sensory-friendly play
Turtle Back Zoo is mentioned for sensory-friendly sessions — typically quieter play times with lights and music turned down. Schedules for these change, so call ahead to confirm the next session before you go.
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