Turtle Back Zoo offers a number of unique rental locations for your affair, corporate events and parties. Our event planner will work with you from beginning to end to ensure a once in a lifetime event. Catering options are available using the zoo’s catering services or outside catering services. For more information or to book your event, please call the zoo's guest relation office 973-731-5800 x224.

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Reptile House

6pm – 10pm

Our state of the art Reptile House/Education Center can offer a one of a kind experience to you and your guests.  Have a corporate meeting while being surrounded by our Black Dragons and Reticulated Pythons!  Or have a buffet set-up within our Education Center.  Work with the Zoo Events Coordinator to make your affair an unforgettable one. 

Limited to 100 individuals. 

Cost: $700

Carousel Plaza

6pm – 10pm

Come and experience our Endangered Species Carousel at night!  Stained glass windows, mosaic floors and unique outdoor and indoor lighting make this one of the most elegant locations within the zoo grounds. Have your guests enjoy our scenic boardwalk, or sit and have dinner in our Wooden Gazebo.  Perfect for any occasion.  This rental is completely private to you and your guests alone.  Work with the Zoo Events Coordinator to make your event an unforgettable one.  Package includes unlimited carousel rides.

Limited to 350 people. 

Cost: $1,000

Full Zoo Rental

6pm – 10pm*

If you want to create a fun-filled, WILD experience for your guests, this is the ultimate package!  Make the entire Turtle Back Zoo private to you and your guests alone.  Work with the Zoo Events Coordinator to create a private event that will surely be a lasting memory on friends, family, or co-workers.  Package includes unlimited carousel and train rides. 

*Available May thru August only. 

Limited to 1,500 people. 

Cost: $3,500

Holiday Party @ Holiday Lights Spectacular!

5pm – 9pm

Have your next family or corporate holiday party at the zoo during our unforgettable Holiday Lights Spectacular!  Our spacious Pepsi Pavilion will allow you to create and design a party that is sure to generate lasting memories.  During the party, your guests can walk through the zoo and view a truly magical display of over 100,000 lights.  Work with the Zoo Events Coordinator to make this holiday party the best one yet!

Limited to 100 people.

Cost: $500 for room rental (admission and food are additional)