The zoo is getting ready to welcome its first rescued sea turtles at their new recovery center. WATCH: Turtle Back Zoo Preps For Injured Sea Turtles’ Arrival In N.J. - West Orange, NJ Patch
Three new species made their debut: a female Andean condor, a male giant anteater, and a female maned wolf. https://www.google.com/amp/amp.nj.c..._the_3_new_animals_at_the_turtle_back_zoo.amp
According to this article about Brookfield, Turtle Back was one of six zoos to receive pangolins last year. Pangolin Exhibited At Brookfield Zoo For The First Time
Hodari the male giraffe has passed away. 'Beloved' Turtle Back Zoo giraffe dies after medical procedure
A new lion and hyena exhibitnis opening June 12. Sorry for lack of details, but the Facebook post is quite vague. Here's an old article about it: N.J.’s Turtle Back Zoo Will Get Lions, Hyenas: $3.6M Exhibit Planned A giraffe died during a medical procedure: Giraffe At New Jersey's Turtle Back Zoo Dies During Medical Procedure
This zoo is really going places, especially in the year 2017! Giant anteater, maned wolf, Andean condor, pangolin, and now lions and hyenas!? Anyone planning on visiting to see the new additions in the last few years? Be intriguing to read a review or see photos.
I plan to, but no promises- I might not be able to find the time. However, I'll certainly write a review, complete with species list and photos if I get time!
I have not, and I've been monitoring all of their social media (and occasionally checking for articles) since I knew they had them. I know someone who has emailed them twice since receiving the pangolins, and they have not received a response. It seems the zoo is still trying to keep it all hushed up. When/if I visit, I will ask all staff that I see, and try to learn more.
Lots of pictures of new exhibits Rip-roaring good time: Lions, hyenas arrive at Turtle Back Zoo (PHOTOS)
The Lions are a mother and daughter pair from the Bronx Zoo, Sukari ,13, and Amara ,3,. However the male lion is named Demarcus ,3, from the Sacramento Zoo.
A construction company's drone time lapse video of the new lion and hyena exhibits. Among other lessons: how not to preserve existing trees. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1328715503893508
Man this zoo just doesn't stop to rest! Next spring, a new African penguin habitat called "Shores of Africa" will open in the African Adventure area. Zebra sharks and small monkeys are planned to share the exhibit with them. Is that penguin/shark combo becoming a trend? Turtle Back Zoo Starts Work On $6M Penguin Exhibit
