Seasonal & Holidays
Free Holiday Lights At Turtle Back Zoo Return For 2017
The Turtle Back Zoo's free, annual holiday light event will include more than 50 colorful displays of winter and animal characters.
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — It’s back, Essex County. The Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange has announced the dates for its free, annual “Holiday Lights Spectacular,” which includes intricate, colorful displays of more than 50 winter and animal characters.
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According to a county event post, the 2017 holiday light spectacular will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on the following days:
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- Friday, Saturday and Sundays – Nov. 17 to Dec. 10
- Nightly – Dec. 11 to Jan. 1
The holiday light displays will be closed on Dec. 24 and 25. The Turtle Back Zoo is located at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more about the event here.
Visitors are being asked to bring donations of non-perishable food items, new toys and gently used coats to the annual event.
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- See related article: Holiday Lights Spectacular at Turtle Back Zoo (PHOTOS)
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File Photos: Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
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