Holiday Lights Spectacular at The Turtle Back Zoo 2017
Take a winter stroll through the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo this holiday season under the sparkling lights of over 50 winter and animal characters. Celebrate the season of giving by bringing donations of non-perishable food items, new toys, and gently used coats. Different themed activities featured each December weekend makes visiting extra exciting!
Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., Essex County Executive And the Board of Chosen Freeholders
Invite you to these special winter events
2017 Essex County Holiday
Lights Spectacular
FREE ADMISSION!!
November 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, December 1, 2, 3; December 8 to January 1 Closed December 24th & 25th
5 to 9 PM
Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex
Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange 973-731-5800 ~ www.essexcountynj.org
Carousel Rides are $2
Sponsored by PSE&G, Covanta Energy, The Essex County Parks Foundation and The Zoological Society of New Jersey
Donations of non-perishable food; new, unwrapped toys; and new & gently used winter coats for the needy are appreciated.
Santa, SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Location: Party Gazebo
5pm – 8:30pm
Ice Carving Demonstration, FRIDAY ONLY
Location: Ampitheater
5pm – 6:30pm
Face Painting, nightly
Location: Touch Tank
Face painting & temporary tattoos between $5 – $8
Tis the SEAson Sea Lion Show, nightly
Location: Sea Lion Sound
6pm & 8pm (approx. 15 minutes)
Food Options & Gift Shops, nightly
Multiple Locations: s’mores station (outside café), café open, both gift shops open
Animal Art Sales, TBD
Location: Reptile House
Other Attractions:
-train, carousel, reptile house, aquarium, farm and pony rides OPEN
*DON’T FORGET TO DROP OFF YOUR DONATIONS AT THE STATIONS SET UP OUTSIDE EACH ENTRANCE*
More Information: http://essexcountynj.org/essex-county-events/
Winter in Essex County offers many special ways for people of all ages to celebrate the season.
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