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 ...

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

Essex County Turtle Back Zoo introduces early childhood program for toddlers and caregivers Published: Jun. 01, 2025, 12:28 p.m.

The shores of Point Pleasant Beach were buzzing with excitement early last Friday as a crowd gathered to watch the release of four form ...

Turtle Back Zoo will hold its Family Fun Nights on Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout July and August, extending evening hours for visitors. The zoo will be open from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., with the ...

Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange plans a special Sea Turtle Sunrise Event on May 17 to raise funds for Sea Turtle Recovery, an organization dedicated to saving sea turtles. The event, which runs ...