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Memberships
Membership includes:
  • Unlimited Free Admission to the Zoo for one year.
  • 15% off the total Aramark catering bill for events hosted at Turtle Back Zoo, Codey Arena, or Verona Boathouse (some restrictions may apply).
  • 15% off any purchase inside Savanna Café during the months of April and October, as part of Aramark's Member Appreciation Months.
  • 15% discount at the Turtle Back Zoo Gift Shop.
  • 15% discount for education programs (camps excluded).
  • Early registration for select educational programming.
  • Exclusive exhibit previews and members-only events including Meet the Keepers, Member Mornings and Member Late Nights.
  • Early registration and discounts on Zoological Society of New Jersey events, including Brew at the Zoo and New Exhibit Grand Opening Celebrations.
  • Reciprocal privileges with more than 110 affiliated zoos and aquariums across the country.
  • Free subscription to the Society's newsletters, Zoo News and Turtle Talk.
  • Discounts and offers from our business partners.
FAQs are in the Customer Service Link at the bottom of the page.

Individual
Price: $115.00
One Named Adult.

 

****Student/Senior****
Price: $75.00
Student and Senior memberships can only be purchased in person at the zoo as ID needs to be verified for the discounted rate. 

Individual Plus One
Price: $140.00
Two Named Adults or One Named Adult and One Child.

Family
Price: $165.00
Two Named Adults and up to Four Children.

Family Plus Caregiver
Price: $185.00
Two Named Adults, up to Four Children, and One Unnamed Adult.

Supporting
Price: $200.00
Two Named Adults, up to Six Children, and up to Two Guests per visit.

Membership includes everything mentioned above, plus:
  • Reusable Tote
  • Printed Animal Art Greeting Cards

All memberships are subject to entry requirements made by the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo. The full list of entry requirements are listed here.
 
Brew at the Zoo


The Essex County Turtle Back Zoo and the Zoological Society of New Jersey will celebrate the 10th Annual Brew at the Zoo on June 24, 2023 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM with a VIP reception from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Enjoy 50+ craft beers and live entertainment, fun non-alcoholic beverages, food vendors, and extended animal viewing hours.

Only guests aged 21 and over will be permitted.

All guests must have a valid ID and possess a valid ticket.

For more info follow us on Facebook at Brew at the Zoo.


General Admission
Regular Price: $67.50
Member Price: $62.50
This ticket grants entry to "Brew at the Zoo" from 6pm – 9pm. Sample over 50 local craft breweries and enjoy live music and entertainment.  Please drink responsibly.
Session General Admission: Saturday, June 24, 2023 6:00PM - 9:00PM SOLD OUT

VIP Admission
Regular Price: $117.50
Member Price: $107.50
A limited number of "Brew at the Zoo" VIP tickets are available. These tickets grant you access to a one-hour private session to preview local premium craft beers and complimentary hors d'oeuvres held in the Savanna Cafe from 5 PM - 6 PM. VIP ticket holders will enjoy exclusive up-close animal encounters to meet the Zoo's esteemed animal ambassadors. The VIP ticket also includes access to "Brew at the Zoo" General Admission session from 6 PM - 9 PM.
Session VIP Admission: Saturday, June 24, 2023 5:00PM - 9:00PM SOLD OUT

 
Premium Memberships
Membership includes:
  • Unlimited Free Admission to the Zoo for one year.
  • 15% off the total Aramark catering bill for events hosted at Turtle Back Zoo, Codey Arena, or Verona Boathouse (some restrictions may apply).
  • 15% off any purchase inside Savanna Café during the months of April and October, as part of Aramark's Member Appreciation Months.
  • 15% discount at the Turtle Back Zoo Gift Shop.
  • 15% discount for education programs (camps excluded).
  • Early registration for select educational programming.
  • Exclusive exhibit previews and members-only events including Meet the Keepers, Member Mornings and Member Late Nights.
  • Early registration and discounts on Zoological Society of New Jersey events, including Brew at the Zoo and New Exhibit Grand Opening Celebrations.
  • Reciprocal privileges with more than 110 affiliated zoos and aquariums across the country; free subscription to the Society's newsletters, Zoo News and Turtle Talk.
  • Discounts and offers from our business partners.

Supporting
Price: $200.00
Two Named Adults, up to Six Children, and up to Two Guests per visit.

Membership includes everything mentioned above, plus:
  • Reusable Tote
  • Printed Animal Art Greeting Cards

Patron
Price: $500.00
Two Named Adults, up to Six Children, and up to Four Guests per visit.

Membership includes everything mentioned above plus:
  • Reusable Tote
  • Printed Animal Art Greeting Cards
  • Reusable Water Bottle
  • Walking Tour

Benefactor
Price: $1,000.00
Two Named Adults, up to Six Children, and up to Four Guests per visit.

Membership includes everything mentioned above, plus:
  • Reusable Tote
  • Printed Animal Art Greeting Cards
  • Reusable Water Bottle
  • Behind-The Scenes Tour
  • Authentic Animal Art

All memberships are subject to entry requirements made by the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo. The full list of entry requirements are listed here.

NOTE: If you opted into the Go Green program, keep your existing card and/or the attached digital pass for your reference.
 
Gift Memberships

Essex County Turtle Back Zoo membership makes a perfect gift. The Zoological Society of New Jersey has a variety of membership levels available, so there's sure to be a level that's perfect for that special person or family on your list. Zoo membership is the gift experience that keeps giving all year long!

Please Note: The email address you enter will be the one to receive the gift certificate along with the purchase confirmation. Please make sure it is a valid email address, and only enter the recipient's email address if you don't mind the recipient receiving the receipt with the purchase price on it.

New this year - Gift Recipients choose when to redeem the certificate to start their membership!!


Individual
Price: $115.00
One Named Adult.
 

Individual Plus One
Price: $140.00
Two Named Adults or One Named Adult and One Child.

Family
Price: $165.00
Two Named Adults and up to Four Children.

Family Plus One
Price: $185.00
Two Named Adults, up to Four Children, and One Unnamed Adult.

Supporting
Price: $200.00
Two Named Adults, up to Six Children, and up to Two Guests per visit


 

Patron
Price: $500.00
Two Named Adults, up to Six Children, and up to Four Guests per visit

 

Benefactor
Price: $1,000.00
Two Named Adults, up to Six Children, and up to Four Guests per visit.
 

 
Adoptions

From the 1,000 pound bull bison to the tiniest baby turtle, all of the animals at Turtle Back Zoo are supported by our Guardian of Wildlife Adopt-an-Animal Program. Make a difference by symbolically adopting one of the Zoo's many available species.

When you become a Guardian of Wildlife, your tax-deductible gift will strengthen our mission to conserve, educate, and inspire. Proceeds support animal welfare and enrichment activities within the Zoo.

Adopt one of our animals and become a Guardian of Wildlife today by picking a tier below!


Conservationist
Regular Price: $50.00
Member Price: $45.00
  • Photo of Animal (digital copy)
  • Personalized Certificate (digital copy)
  • Animal Fact Sheet (digital copy)

Advocate
Regular Price: $75.00
Member Price: $67.50
  • Photo of Animal (digital copy)
  • Personalized Certificate (digital copy)
  • Animal Fact Sheet (digital copy)
  • Vinyl Sticker

Enthusiast
Regular Price: $100.00
Member Price: $90.00
  • Photo of Animal (digital AND high quality physical copy)
  • Personalized Certificate (digital AND high quality physical copy)
  • Animal Fact Sheet (digital AND high quality physical copy)
  • Vinyl Sticker
  • Name on Digital Board inside the Zoo

Guardian
Regular Price: $200.00
Member Price: $180.00
  • Photo of Animal (digital AND high quality physical copy)
  • Personalized Certificate (digital AND high quality physical copy)
  • Animal Fact Sheet (digital AND high quality physical copy)
  • Vinyl Sticker
  • Name on Digital Board inside the Zoo
  • Authentic Animal Art*

*animal type subject to availability

 
Donations

The Zoological Society of New Jersey supports the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo. We appreciate your generosity in strengthening our shared commitment to conservation, education, and inspiration.

Consider your donation as a way to help grow and develop the Zoo by providing funding for new habitat design and construction, general zoo improvements, and conservation programs.

To make a donation in honor or in remembrance of someone, please follow this link.


Annual Appeal
 

60th Anniversary Gala Donation
 

Wildlife Conservation
 
Donating here ensures your contribution goes directly to Wildlife Conservation efforts. 

Animal Welfare
 
Donating here ensures your contribution goes directly to Animal Welfare and Enrichment.

 
Turtle Back Tree Donation

You can support Turtle Back Zoo Tree Initiative, Turtle Back Zoo, and the Zoological Society of New Jersey by donating, and with the purchase of an annual membership. To learn more about our Turtle Back Tree Initiative click this link to our website.

Turtle Back Tree
 

 
Donor Wall

Donor Wall
 
Contributing to the Donor Wall at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo is a great way to support conservation, education, and inspiration! Dimensions for donor wall plaque measure 3"w x 1.5"h. For more information, please call 973-731-5800 ext. 241.

 
Barktoberfest Sponsorship
Barktoberfest Pet Adoption Event and Marketspace at Turtle Back Zoo will be held on Saturday, September 30 from 11:00am to 3:00pm in the Berson Family Center parking lot.

Barktober Fest Sponsorship
Price: $2,000.00


 
Session Sponsorship 2023: Saturday, September 30, 2023 11:00AM - 3:00PM OPEN