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Events include “Zoo-vies,” on Wednesday night, when family-friendly films featuring animals will be screened outside.
Family Nights will be held on Wednesdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 and August 7, 14, 21 and 28 and Thursdays, July 11, 18, 25 and August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. Zoo hours will be extended to 8:30 p.m. with the last admission being at 8 p.m.
Families coming to Zoo-vies should bring their own chair or blanket. Access to the top floor of the parking deck will begin at 7:30 p.m. Films will begin at dusk. Admission to the movies is free (This does not include admission to Turtle Back Zoo). Movies will be cancelled in the event of rain. The schedule for Zoo-vies is as follows:
Wednesday, July 3 How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Wednesday, July 10 Wonder Park
Wednesday, July 17 Small Foot
Wednesday, July 24 A Dog’s Way Home
Wednesday, July 31 Aquaman
Wednesday, August 7 Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Wednesday, August 14 Beethoven
Wednesday, August 21 Dumbo
Wednesday, August 28 Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungel
Turtle Back Zoo is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Regular admission is $12 for children and senior citizens, $15 for adults and free for children under 2 years. For additional information, please call 973-731-5800 or visit www.essexcountynj.org/turtlebackzoo.
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