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Wonders of the Wild

Turtle Back Zoo is an amazing classroom! Our Wonders of the Wild program offers students an opportunity to participate in supplementary science and nature-themed programs and projects that facilitate scientific literacy and life-long environmental stewardship.

Available to students ages 6-12. The programs include a visit to the South Mountain Reservation, Reservoir, or Zoo as weather permits.  Programs will be held in-person on Saturdays from 1pm to 3pm.  This is an in-person, drop-off program.  Program does not include separate zoo admission Wonders of the Wild fee is $30/person.

UPCOMING 2023 DATES

Winter 2022-2023

March 11 – World Biomes

March 25 – The Forest

April 8 – The Aquatic World

April 22 – The Desert

May 6 – The Grasslands

May 20 – The Arctic

560 Northfield Ave.  West Orange, NJ 07052

973-731-5800 ext 103

mhunt@parks.essexcountynj.org

 


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