Zoologico
📍 West Orange, NY
Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange offers diverse animal exhibits, an Australian Walkabout aviary, touch tanks, butterfly displays, a mini train, carousel, and a dedicated under-5 playground with pram-accessible paths.
Great place to get fun
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Families with children under 7 will get the most value here — the under-5 playground, mini train, and carousel are tailored to that age group, and the touch tanks and aviary hold attention for older kids. Avoid May and June when school field trips make the paths congested and crowd management difficult for families with strollers.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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Gus Acosta
8 months ago
“Great place to get fun”
Maki O
5 years ago
“BEST ZOO in Tri state area! there are many kinds of animals and great size of zoo. Great entertainment in Covid time. Mini train ride was good too. I'd love to come back again!”
Betsy Ware
8 years ago
“Wonderful day at the zoo! Well maintained, healthy animals, fun train and carousel, touch tank, 5 and under playground and amazing butterfly and bird displays.”
Rosa Goizueta
9 months ago
“I love the zoo, I don’t like on May or June. A lot of schools field trips. Not easy to walk around with small kids on those dates and school kids are not on their good behavior. I love because with the membership I can go every day.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Turtle Back Zoo packs strong variety into a walkable footprint — highlights include a free-flight Australian Walkabout aviary, interactive touch tanks, seasonal butterfly displays, and a dedicated playground designed for children 5 and under. The mini train and carousel add extra draw for younger kids. Pram-friendly paths run throughout, and membership options suit families who visit more than twice a season.
