Mingle With The Flamingos At NJ Turtle Back Zoo Benefit

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Essex County residents clamoring for a peek at the Turtle Back Zoo’s highly anticipated, under-construction flamingo exhibit can get a chance to mingle with some of the unique animals during a fundraising event on Friday, Sept. 14.

The Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, located in West Orange, will host “Tickled Pink,” an after-hours fundraising event that will benefit the Zoological Society of New Jersey’s mission to promote the zoo and the conservation of wildlife.

The event will include:

• A chance to meet flamingos “up-close”
• Guest interactions with “education animals”
• Hors d’oeuvres and a selection of beer and wine
• A silent auction with animal-themed items

The event will take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are available for those 18 and older and cost $65 for members and $75 for nonmembers. (See details and purchase tickets here)

Essex County officials released details about the new, $3.2 million exhibit in March, which will include a flock of Caribbean flamingos and a habitat with a pool, nesting island and imitation waterfall.

• See related article: Turtle Back Zoo's $3.2M Flamingo Exhibit Taking Flight

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