Admission Off-Season
Hours: 10am to 3pm
Pricing: $14 adults
$12 children
$12 seniors
** CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY (Thursday, November 25th, 2021) **
Start to plan your zoo visit and purchase your tickets ahead of time!
*Please note tickets can also be purchased at the gate.*
NEW! Face coverings are REQUIRED while indoors. This includes, but is not limited to: Reptile House, Touch Tank, Penguin House, Gift Shop, Cafe, etc.
Face coverings are optional when outdoors.
Tickets are only valid for the date and time specified. There are no refunds or exchanges. You have a an hour time frame to enter the Zoo after the time specified on your ticket. Do not get in line to enter until we are within your time block. There will be no Re-Entry. Please ensure that you have everything with you before entering the zoo. For a Contact-Free Entry, we prefer that you do not print your tickets; rather just show the confirmation email on your phone to the cashier at the entrance.
Note the Company for the purchase will be listed under "Essex County Attraction".
As you know, Essex County Turtle Back Zoo is continually renovating and upgrading to create a fun, safe and educational experience for our customers. You may now notice a “fee” on your transaction. This has previously been a part of your zoo admission, but our online ticketing now has been updated to include this fee as a separate line item on the ticketing side.
The funds generated are specifically allocated to be used on enhancements at the South Mountain Recreational Complex. The fee is $2.00 per paid ticket type. Free tickets do not incur a fee. We thank you for your support. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact us at #973-731-5800 x0.
