Essex County Turtle Back Zoo building catches fire after being struck by lightning Updated: Aug. 29, 2024, 8:21 a.m. | Published: Aug. 29, 2024, 7:12 a.m. By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com ...

A bolt of lightning struck New Jersey’s beloved Turtle Back Zoo as strong storms moved through the area Wednesday night, sparking a fire but injuring no animals badly, authorities say. According ...

Also, you can text "SEATURTLE" to 202-858-1233 to donate. The Turtle Back Zoo was able to open on Thursday for normal hours.

A lightning strike ignited a fire at Turtle Back Zoo in Essex County Wednesday night, exposing sea turtles to heavy smoke. According to the Sea Turtle Recovery organization, the lightning damaged ...

Donations can be made at seaturtlerecovery.org or by texting "SEATURTLE" to 202-858-1233. This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Turtle Back Zoo in Essex County struck by lightning ...