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How to get to Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, Nj by Bus, Train or Light Rail?

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Bus stations near Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, Nj

  • Northfield Ave at Zoo and Arena Loop,4 min walk,
  • Northfield Ave - Richard J. Codey Arena,4 min walk,

Train stations near Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, Nj

  • Mountain Station,37 min walk,

Bus lines to Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, Nj

  • 73,Livingston Mall,
  • COMMUNITY COACH,Livingston,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Turtle Back Zoo?

    The closest stations to Turtle Back Zoo are:

    • Northfield Ave at Zoo and Arena Loop is 272 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Northfield Ave - Richard J. Codey Arena is 272 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Mountain Station is 3203 yards away, 37 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near Turtle Back Zoo?

    These Bus lines stop near Turtle Back Zoo: 73

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, Nj?

    The nearest bus stops to Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, Nj are Northfield Ave at Zoo and Arena Loop and Northfield Ave - Richard J. Codey Arena. The closest one is a 4 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Train to Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, Nj?

    The MEL is the first Train that goes to Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, Nj. It stops nearby at 5:11 AM.

  • What time is the last Train to Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, Nj?

    The MEL is the last Train that goes to Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, Nj. It stops nearby at 1:30 AM.

  • What time is the first Bus to Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, Nj?

    The 73 is the first Bus that goes to Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, Nj. It stops nearby at 5:49 AM.

  • What time is the last Bus to Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, Nj?

    The 73 is the last Bus that goes to Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, Nj. It stops nearby at 11:11 PM.

  • How much is the Light Rail fare to Turtle Back Zoo?

    The Light Rail fare to Turtle Back Zoo costs about $1.60.

  • How much is the Train fare to Turtle Back Zoo?

    The Train fare to Turtle Back Zoo costs about $2.25 - $13.25.

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Turtle Back Zoo Address: 560 Northfield Ave street in West Orange, Nj

Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange, Nj
Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange, NjTurtle Back Zoo is a zoo in West Orange, New Jersey. Situated on 20 acres (8.1 ha) in the South Mountain Reservation, it is part of the South Mountain Recreation Complex, which is managed as part of the Essex County Park System, the oldest county park system in the United States. Founded in 1963, the zoo was originally a showcase for animals indigenous to the New York metropolitan area but currently features species from every continent except Antarctica. As of 2018, it houses approximately 1400 animals, including several hundred birds in a free-flight aviary. Located adjacent to the Richard J. Codey Arena, the former practice home of the New Jersey Devils, the zoo is open year-round, weather permitting. The Turtle Back Zoo has been an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 2006. In 2017, the zoo became an accredited member of ZAA (Zoological Association of America).
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