Lions, and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! Calling all Red Hawks! Join us for an adventure packed day at The Turtle Back Zoo at a special discounted admission. Meet some furry, scaly, or feathery friends; from the Australian Exhibit and African Adventure to the Wolf of Woods and Reptile House. There is so much to explore! Meet with a few animal ambassadors and discover how different coverings help animals survive in their natural habitats or try your hand at crafting and learn about the importance of health and well-being.
Enjoy a boxed lunch in our reserved seating area, as well as all of the amazing exhibits that the Turtle Back Zoo has to offer. Don’t forget to wear red or your MSU gear to show your Red Hawk Pride!
Event Details
Date: Sunday, August 26
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Turtle Back Zoo
560 Northfield Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
Cost: $20 per adult
$10 per child (3-12)
Complimentary for children under 2
While the day begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m. please be advised that you can enjoy the day at your own lesiure.
Registration
Pre-registration is required. Please register online by August 23 12:00pm.
*If you are still interested in attending please call our office at 973-655-4141 and we can register you over the phone. We are in the office Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Registration includes general admission and 1 animal presentation, $5 gift to The Fund for Montclair State (for adult tickets only), and reserved seating for a boxed lunch. Refunds are not available after August 19. Thank you for your support of Montclair State University!
Timeline of Events
| 10:00 am |
Check In |
| 11:00 am |
Animal Coverings Presentation |
| 12:00 pm |
Lunch - Complimentaty boxed lunches will be provided |
| 1:30 pm |
Animal Enrichment Presentation |
Choose between Two Presentations:
Animal Coverings
Description: Animals are covered in skin, fur, shells, scales, and feathers. Meet some animal ambassadors to discover how different coverings help the animals survive and thrive in their native habitats.
Animal Enrichment
Description: There’s a lot more to keeping our animals happy and healthy besides feeding them! Learn about the importance of enrichment to the health and well-being animals and try your hand at crafting a unique and appropriate enrichment item for some of the animals. This program also includes an up-close meeting with a few animal ambassadors too!
*Please note both presentations can only hold a capacity of 35 people each. Please register early to ensure your seats are reserved for the presentation of your choice