‘Sensory-Friendly’ Event At Turtle Back Zoo In Essex County

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Essex County Turtle Back Zoo will host a “Sensory-Friendly Morning” on Saturday, April 26 from 8 to 10 a.m. The zoo is located at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange.

According to a news release from the county, the event will provide a welcoming environment for children with sensory sensitivities to explore and engage with the natural world in a comfortable and supportive setting.

Here’s what to know if you plan to go, organizers said:

“The Sensory-Friendly Morning will feature a modified zoo experience with limited capacity and muted attractions. No music will be played at the carousel and the miniature train will operate without blowing its whistle. There will be activity tables situated around the zoo grounds with tactile biofacts for touch stimulation and community groups will have information tables set up in the picnic area. The gift shop and Savanna Café will open early. A limited number of KultureCity Sensory Bags will be available for guests.”

Admission is $10 per person. Advanced ticket registration is required. To register, visit www.TurtleBackZoo.com.

The Turtle Back Zoo is a certified Sensory Inclusive Facility.

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