Turtleback Zoo Review

My kids, husband and I had a great time. Just wish there were more lions and monkeys to see. Enjoyed the sprinklers especially because it was hot outside.

I have young daughters 3 & 1. They both enjoyed it. They penguin exhibit was their favorite.

Great experience for kids and just the right size trail

Turtle Back Zoo is simply beautiful and the creativity to make the many different exhibits were truly unique. The animals look like they are well fed and the park is very clean. Employees are seen all over helping tourists and are super friendly! My kids had a blast and the ticket prices were very affordable.

Very nice, clean zoo! Not too big, not too small! The employees are very friendly. This zoo is a perfect destination for a day trip.

It was ok wanted to support my state but, I think I will take the drive to the Bronz Zoo next time. You pay to get in and all the extras you have to pay for... feeding the giraffe's, seeing the butterflies, riding the pony, etc. On top of it all the extras inside you can only pay with cash which they dont tell you that before you go in. The only plus was free parking.

My new favorite zoo. Smaller and clean. The sea lion exhibit is great! A handful on NJ wildlife too.

Really nicely sized zoo. Adding lots of new exhibits. Christmas lights are great!

I decided to spend time at the zoo. I liked that they have free parking, strict control over the observance of COVID rules, and also an excellent territory. I am impressed! Thanks!

Beautiful friendly atmosphere. Staff is great and place is well kept.

Went with our grand-daughter today and haven't been in over 20 years. The place looks so much better. The facility is in very good shape. Appreciated the hand washing stations, the train ride, clean bathrooms, 'reasonably' priced food, carousel and of course the animals. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because many of the stations were missing the animals. It's still August, so we would have expected all of them to be there. The giraffe area was especially nice and we had a great day.

Great zoo with different animals. Staff is friendly. Alot of great things for the kids.

Unfortunately most of the animals were sleeping. The last 3 times I was there the Manged wolves were not out. The birds and the butterfly's were closed.

A very pleasant zoo to visit. Free parking. However, my only real disappointment, was the zoo not having a single turtle.

Fantastic little zoo, a great place for young kids. Well maintained, friendly, helpful staff, and some great animal displays.

I wish all zoos would be closed. Sorry, but the animals are miserable. Give the people working there jobs at a National Park or something.

It's a decent zoo. But as a disclaimer, like all zoos, you are going to see depressed animals walking back and forth in a 5 foot path. If you want to feed the birds, $2. Want to feed three 3 giraffe, $3. Want to see butterflies, $2, and all that is after admission.

It gets a little crowded but when chill it s super great

One word: Amazing!
Growing up in nearby Morristown, I visited Turtle Back Zoo with my family a few times a year for many years and we always adored it. Who can forget the red animal keys and their stories! (wish I had saved one). I just returned there with my wife and youngest daughter after many years after receiving recommendations from family friends and I was completely blown away! Truly remarkable what they have done with the place. Clean, organized, beautiful exhibits so smartly and conveniently arranged so you never have to walk far. A nice array of exhotic animals and added bonuses like the bird feeding cage (don't miss it!) I've not seen anywhere else. Also the train ride is even nicer than I remember - just long enough to be worth the wait and with a nice view of the adjoining lake and recreation area. Overall this zoo is a must for families of any size or anyone looking for a great half to full day outdoor activity.

Small Zoo. It is good for toddlers/small kids. Nice facility, clean, well managed. The best thing is Small Train....

Great zoo! Had a lot more exhibits than I thought it would. Even in the winter, a good amount were open and the price was reasonable. Will be returning soon!

The only reason I came to this zoo is because they have a beautiful touch tank and I waited for over a year for them to finish there remodel and upgrade the touch tank and now it s been open for several months and the one day I decide to come they close it 1/2 hour before I get here and won t give me a reason why or a Refund Do not go here waste of time and money

The kids loved it specially because they had the opportunity to feed the birds, the giraffe --the BEST experience and there was something for everyone to enjoy. The admission costs is reasonable, but you do have to pay for every extra activity like feeding the animals. The cost is not much and at least it goes back to the zoo for the upkeep--so don't fret. For the price you can see a lot of animals, including penguins, bald eagles, lions, a leopard, and a red panda.

Fantastic little zoo for a day's worth of hike, especially for families with little kids. Giraffe feeding was pretty cool. There are fewer species of animals in the exhibit but the trip was worthwhile.

I like the zoo, is a goid place to go eith children, I also like to take a walk in around the lake

This zoo it's one of the best I've been in the tristate area, lots of activities for the little ones and everyone is friendly. My 5 year old enjoyed our little trip. The park is clean and fun

XD I only whent their to see turtle because of its name :) XD

Love this place. We try to visit the zoo atleast once a yr when we go home.

Great zoo

A bit on the small side but that's fine for the little kids
Very clean and well kept.
Animals seem to be cared for properly
Nice selection of animals
Awesome train ride free with admission
Was a little on the expensive side .
Overall a great daytrip- there's lots to do in the immediate vicinity a beautiful nature preserve.

Always adding new feature as well as the playground, petting zoo, and train ride. Lovely landscaping too.

Beautiful grounds, features amazing animals, including hands on for kids but most of all the staff is amazing. We had a wonderful experience, especially with Lisa who went out of her way to accommodate us and make a little boys day! That's what makes a place pleasurable

Excellent spot to spend your weekend. Come early , at 10 am when it opens. Otherwise the line is huge. Dunkin Doughnuts is right across the street for those parents that need caffeine to stay awake.

Great places to visit with the little ones or adults. Great variety of animals. Highly recommended

Even without kids, it is a fun day. There are a lot of exhibits to explore - some interactive including petting zoo with goats and touch tank. Bring quarters for food if you want to feed the goats and dollar bills to feed giraffes or do a pony ride.

This is a great zoo. Make sure you are wearing your walking shoes! I gave this zoo 4 stars because almost every activity in the zoo comes at a cost. But the ticket is reasonable.

Had a great time and my 4 month old had a blast looking at all the animals. Love all the new exhibits. The bad thing was the bees everywhere. People were swatting at them which made it worse. Waiting for the train was scary because we were trying to protect the baby from the bees. Too many for comfort! Overall great experience!!

Still good. Pony rides are closed due to Covid-19. And at times it feels too crowded for comfort, but kids are having blast.

Nice play to enjoy with family. When we visited the train and few animals were not on exhibit but definitely a place to visit.

This place has gone through a great transformation into a good to great place to visit. Only knock is it cost Alot more too

Great Local zoo if looking for a small outing... can be complete in about a hour... hour and a half... try and go early because once the crowds hit you can forget out it...

Good local zoo. Making lots of improvements. Lots of fun but a nice short lap.

Love the turtle back zoo, clean environment, interactive with the animals and friendly staff...
The Christmas lights up is awesome..

Place is very nice i was surprised they serve beer and wine now

Nice zoo, many attractions. Great for kids and adults

Returned again after a few years and loved it just as much. We are a member of the Philadelphia Zoo, so through their reciprocity program, we were able to get the tickets for half price. Lots of animals to see. Very neat and organized zoo. Try visiting earlier in the day (morning preferably) when the animals are most active and the crowds are minimal. Lots of hills so wear comfortable shoes. Also feel free to bring your own food...stay hydrated. Their food prices are typical for these types of venues...$3 drinks, $10 sandwiches..

Great experience both times we took our kids. Not too crowded and rides do not have a long wait time.

Excellent medium-sized zoo! So much to see! I love birds and there were quite a few lovely birds to see throughout the exhibits.

This is a good zoo- that means you won't always be able to see every animal! It's not entertainment, its education and conservation. Remember that the money you spend supports the animals :)

Not much to complain to a small local zoo. Animals there are active and staff are nice. Will give them five stars if there are couple more seats around the zoo.

Big enough to be a full day without being burdensome.

Great place to see a variety of animals. Very family friendly. It's helpful to understand the importance of animals to our ecology.also what we as individuals to so we always have a abundance of these beautiful animals for generations to come.

Very well maintained, free parking, good assortment of exhibits.

Small but decent zoo if you are visiting the area. Bronx zoo is a better choice.

Went here for the past years and its always a great experience. I usually go with my family. It also can be a little crowded.

Turtle Back Zoo is a very family oriented place. I mostly like when the giraffes are being fed by the kids. What is also nice is the Stingray petting area. They have other animals. The list is too long. When you get hungry, the food court has a decent variety of choices. After the zoo, in walking next door is the zip line and paddle boat ares. What I really like is that there is no parking fees and the entrance fee is reasonable. FYI during the Christmas Holidays the park is nicely decorated. Again I highly recommend Turtle Back Zoo.

The place is beautiful, but they're missing a lot of animals, and some of them are alone

Great visit. Spent all day there. Very comprehensive zoo. I will come back again

Not a big zoo but a great place to spend the day with the family

From gorgeous flamingos, cute giraffes, colorful birdies, giant turtles, quaint little penguins...to fun cho cho train ride. We surely had a blast in our first visit!

Great place for all ages and inexpensive, parking free.

Friendly staff here. What a fun day! Holiday light show is great too!

Nice little zoo. Very kid friendly with animals being very close and there's also a nice little playground for the little ones.

Half the exhibits are in need of work or lack running water for the animals. The other half are well maintained and was nice to visit.

Holiday lights at the Zoo was a nice experience. Free admission but please bring a new toy, a coat or non perishable food to donate to the needy. Some exhibits were closed but there was still plenty of animals to see.

Our students had a great time. Will come there again.

Great place to bring the kids and they are adding more attractions.

Great zoo! Smaller than city zoos but still a Lot to see and do. Prices are great! Free train rides. Can bring extra money to feed animals but don't need it.

Love it! Will renew my annual membership. If you cant make it to the Bronx zoo, this is your best bet

Always a good place to go to get out 4 hours a few hours.