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Turtle Back Zoo now has a number of indoor and outdoor facilities available to rent for parties. Whether it's a birthday party, corporate event or anything in between, we can accommodate most any function. We can also cater your event and have several menu's to choose from.

Pepsi Pavilion:  Room Rental is available for non-exclusive (2 or more parties may be using the room in the same time period) or exclusive (your party will have exclusive use of the room for the 2 hour), plus the cost of food and the price of group admission.   

Carousel:  Our Endangered Species Carousel is a new and exciting area to hold your party. This beautiful plaza area includes an outdoor area as well as a covered one.  This area is available for daytime parties and makes an unique setting for an evening affair.

Classrooms:  The use of the classroom(s) is available for rental in time periods of two hours with exclusive use of the room.  Each room holds approximately 30 people.  Catering is available through the Pepsi Pavilion or you can bring your own food.  

Picnic Area:  The Picnic Area tables hold approximately 200 people.  This area is available to parties as well as other Zoo guests.  

Group Rates are for groups of 15 or more.
In season group admission (April 1 - November 30) $6.00
Off season group admission (December 1 - March 31)   $5.00

For more information, please contact Turtle Back Zoo Customer Relations at 973 731-5800, ext 221 or 223

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Turtle Back Zoo:
560 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, New Jersey, 07052
Main Phone Number: 973-731-5800