Hours: 10am to 4pm

Pricing: $17 adults

  $14 children

  $14 seniors

Start to plan your zoo visit by purchasing your tickets ahead of time.

*Please note tickets can also be purchased at the gate.*

Tickets are only valid for the date and time specified. There are no refunds or exchanges, the zoo is open rain or shine. You have a 1 hour time frame after the time specified on your ticket to enter the Zoo. Do not get in line to enter until we are within your time block. Anybody who arrives any earlier will have to wait in the car. Early or late arrivals will NOT be accommodated. 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.

 Our Junior Courses (approx. 10ft in height) offer 15 unique challenge elements with an average run time of 30 to 45 minutes. Parents/Guardians may reserve a spot for the same fee to accompany their children on the Junior Course.

Junior Course:

Min Age – 6 years old

Max Weight – 250 lbs

The redesigned Zip Line measures over a football field in length and stands at approximately 40 feet.

Reservations for the Courses are highly suggested for guaranteed admission, but not required. Walk-ups are welcomed, but limited, due to availability on the day of your visit. Please note, the Zip Line does not require a reservation – if you wish to add the Zip Line to your Courses, please advise the cashier when you arrive for your reservation.

Our Adult Courses (approx. 35ft in height) offer 30 unique challenge elements with an average run time of 1 to 1.5 hours.

Adult Course:

Min Height – 54 in.

Max Weight – 250 lbs

The redesigned Zip Line measures over a football field in length and stands at approximately 40 feet.

Reservations for the Courses are highly suggested for guaranteed admission, but not required. Walk-ups are welcomed, but limited, due to availability on the day of your visit. Please note, the Zip Line does not require a reservation – if you wish to add the Zip Line to your Courses, please advise the cashier when you arrive for your reservation.