ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — More than 80,000 people paid a visit to the Holiday Lights Spectacular at the Turtle Back Zoo this year, showing their holiday spirit by donating a bounty of food, clothing ...

The Essex County community came together to support those in need during the 17th Annual Essex County Holiday Lights Spectacular at Turtle Back Zoo. Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr.

Essex County Turtle Back Zoo is recruiting volunteers for its 2025 Docent Class. The docents give educational talks, act as tour guides, and provide information to visitors about the zoo and its ...