Turtle Back Zoo closing outdoor exhibits with birds to avoid avian flu
The zoo will remain open to the public, but because several exhibits will be closed, admission is being discounted.
Turtle Back Zoo
Montclair organizations receive donations from Holiday Lights Spectacular
More than 18 tons of non-perishable food, clothing and toys collected at Turtle Back Zoo.
Holiday lights at Turtle Back Zoo now open for 2021
Take a winter stroll through the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo this holiday season under the sparkling lights with over 50 winter and animal characters.
Fall in Montclair: Local, county parks offer opportunities for hiking, exploring
Essex County has five reservations, including three that are in or close to Montclair, for hiking, bird-watching and taking in the scenery.
Montclair residents voice concerns over Turtle Back Zoo expansion
Montclair residents are raising concerns about Essex County's proposal to expand Turtle Back Zoo into part of South Mountain Reservation.
Letters to the Editor, March 12: Block scheduling, Turtle Back Zoo
Kudos to school district for work on block scheduling
Memories frequently tend to be short. A year ago, people may forget, Glenfield Middle School went through a difficult year for several reasons. The year finished with a push from central office to change our schedule to a “block schedule,” 80-minute classes every other day, versus our current 40-minute daily class. The rush t...
Photos: Holiday Spectacular opens at Turtle Back Zoo
This weekend marked the opening of the annual Essex County Holiday Lights Spectacular at Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, running through Dec. 30. Admission is free.
In brief: Sea turtle talk, and social at AIM on Saturday
A talk on sea turtles from workers at Turtle Back Zoo is the highlight of a social held by AIM, aging in Montclair, on Saturday, Aug. 31.
Holidays: Local gifts that give back
By Jaimie Julia Winters
winters@montclairlocal.news
Gifts that give back and are local can be the perfect choice for those hard-to-buy-for people on your holiday list.
Whether you have an art lover, historian, gardener or theater lover on your list, Montclair groups offer unique gifts that will make your friend or family member feel special with a thoughtful gift...
Family nights at Turtle Back Zoo
Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange, will have extended hours on Thursday nights in July and August, and show free animal-themed movies under the stars on the top of the zoo parking deck.
Family Nights will be held on Wednesdays, July 5, 12, 19 and 26 and Aug, 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30; and Thursdays, July 6, 13, 20 and 27 and Aug...