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‘Brew At The Zoo’ Event Will Return To Turtle Back For 2023
The annual event in Essex County will include more than 50 craft beers. There will be entertainment, food and extended animal viewing hours.

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Essex County Turtle Back Zoo and the Zoological Society of New Jersey will hold the 10th annual “Brew at the Zoo” event on Saturday, June 24 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Visitors at the event will be able to sample more than 50 craft beers. There will be live entertainment, non-alcoholic beverages, food vendors and extended animal viewing hours. There will be a VIP reception from 5 to 6 p.m. Learn more here.
Only guests aged 21 and over will be permitted. All guests must have a valid ID and possess a valid ticket, which can be purchased online here.
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General admission tickets are $67.50 for the public and $62.50 for zoo members. Designated driver tickets are available for $21.50 for the public and $18.50 for members.
Tickets are limited, and have sold out quickly at previous years’ events. The zoo is located at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange.
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