Hours: 10am to 4pm

Pricing: $17 adults

  $14 children

  $14 seniors

Start to plan your zoo visit by purchasing your tickets ahead of time. Same day tickets may be limited at the gate.

*Please note the Zoo will be closing at 12pm on Thursday, June 24th, 2021. Please plan your trip accordingly.*

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.