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Holiday Lights at Turtle Back Zoo

Friday, November 20, 2026 to Thursday, December 31, 2026, 5 p.m. · Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, Essex County

Free evening walk past more than 50 lit winter and animal characters, 5 to 9 p.m. Open November 20 to 22, November 27 to 29, and nightly December 4 to 31 (closed December 24 and 25). No reservations. Santa meet and greet at the gazebo on select nights; ice carving at 6 p.m. on Fridays. Bring non-perishable food, new toys or gently used coats to donate.

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