- 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.
- 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.
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!!
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!
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.
Join us for a Wild Night out with London Jewelers and the Zoological Society of New Jersey and experience a ZOO-nique shopping event
Enjoy champagne, hors d’oeuvres, and a private viewing of London Jewelers’ most exquisite collections of fine jewelry and timepieces. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will directly benefit the Zoological Society of New Jersey, helping fund vital education, conservation, and animal care programs that sustain our beloved Essex County Turtle Back Zoo.
The Essex County Turtle Back Zoo and the Zoological Society of New Jersey will celebrate Brew at the Zoo on June 28, 2025 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.
You must have a valid photo ID and membership for member entry. Have any questions or concerns? Please email membership@zoologicalsocietyofnj.org or call 973-731-5800 x241. Not a member? Visit www.zoologicalsocietyofnj.org/join to learn more.