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Child Feeding Stingrays Bitten By Shark At Turtle Back Zoo: Report Child Feeding Stingrays Bitten By Shark At Turtle Back Zoo: Report
Child Feeding Stingrays Bitten By Shark At Turtle Back Zoo: Report A child was bitten by a shark while feeding stingrays over the weekend at Turtle Back Zoo, RLS Media reports. When a 12-year-old girl was feeding the rays, which are in a tank with epaulette sharks, the outlet says citing county officials. That's when one of the sharks apparently bit the girl's finger. She was not seriously hurt, though, and the wound was treated with antibacterial cream and a bandage, according to the outlet. Click here for the full story from RLS Media.

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by Nicole Acosta
Lifestyle
Turtle Back Zoo Welcomes Endangered Leopard Cub Nadya Turtle Back Zoo Welcomes Endangered Leopard Cub Nadya
Turtle Back Zoo Welcomes Endangered Leopard Cub Nadya No, this isn't "Tiger King," -- it's better. The Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange welcome a female Amur leopard cub Nadya on Friday, March 13, to mom Annika and dad Valeri. Her name means "filled with hope" in Russian. "Nadya’s birth has great importance since her species is classified as critically endangered," according to the zoo, noting that there are estimated to be about 84 Amur leopards in their native habitat. Mom Annika had been under baby watch for months, the zoo said. Cameras in her den monitored the cub closely after birth.  "When Annika did not nurse the newborn…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Holiday Lights Spectacular Coming Soon To Turtle Back Zoo Holiday Lights Spectacular Coming Soon To Turtle Back Zoo
Holiday Lights Spectacular Coming Soon To Turtle Back Zoo The County of Essex is gearing up for its annual Holiday Lights Spectacular, a massive display featuring illuminated characters, winter scenes and holiday favorites at Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange and the surrounding South Mountain Reservation.  “We invite the public to make this Essex County holiday tradition your family tradition! Turtle Back Zoo will be turned into a Winter Wonderland, with extraordinary seasonal lighting exhibits and costumed characters. Stroll the landscaped paths of our Zoo and admire the illuminated images of everything from toy soldiers to penguins,” Essex Cou…

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by Paul Milo
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Longtime Turtle Back Zoo Volunteer From Belleville Honored Longtime Turtle Back Zoo Volunteer From Belleville Honored
Longtime Turtle Back Zoo Volunteer From Belleville Honored A plaque has been installed at Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange honoring a longtime volunteer docent who died early this year.  Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo was on hand Friday to dedicate the plaque to John P. Doeffinger, a lifelong resident of Belleville. In addition to his work as a docent he also served as president of the Zoological Society of New Jersey.  He died Jan. 13 at the age of 60.  Pictured with DiVincenzo (center) at the ceremony are (from left) Doeffinger's sister Karen Frisch, Zoological Society Executive Director Adam Kerins, Essex County Depu…

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by Paul Milo
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Lion At Turtle Back Zoo In West Orange Dies: Report Lion At Turtle Back Zoo In West Orange Dies: Report
Lion At Turtle Back Zoo In West Orange Dies: Report One of three lions at Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange died last month, Patch reported.  The female lion was being treated for a gastrointestinal disorder, but her condition worsened.  She died July 19.  "The lion was under veterinary treatment and received full medical care," Mike Kerr , the zoo's director, told Patch.  "The lion underwent a physical exam, blood work, ultrasound, radiographs and supportive care."  The other lions are in good condition, Kerr also said.  The lions at the zoo are housed at a $3.6 million habitat opened in June 2017. The zoo acqu…

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by Paul Milo
Lifestyle
Movies, Other Events Planned For Family Nights At Turtle Back Zoo Movies, Other Events Planned For Family Nights At Turtle Back Zoo
Movies, Other Events Planned For Family Nights At Turtle Back Zoo Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange will be hosting Family Nights on Wednesdays and Thursdays in July and August, with extended hours until 8:30 p.m. (admission until 8 p.m.). 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…

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by Paul Milo
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Teen Driver Behind Wheel In Crash That Killed Newton's Alexis Faye Faces Multiple Charges Teen Driver Behind Wheel In Crash That Killed Newton's Alexis Faye Faces Multiple Charges
Teen Driver Behind Wheel In Crash That Killed Newton's Alexis Faye Faces Multiple Charges A teen driver has been charged in connection with a Fredon crash that killed a 17-year-old female passenger, NJ.com reports. The teen, whose name was not released, was charged with aggravated manslaughter, death by auto and violating a law intended to protect public health and safety following the May 11 crash, NJSP told the media outlet. The teen was also issued summonses for: speeding reckless driving failure to maintain a lane failure to keep right violating provisions of his state-issued, graduated driving license (2) Newton's Alexis Faye, 17, died as a result of the crash. Two other …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Newton Teen Killed In Post Prom Crash Headed Back From Turtle Back Zoo, Report Says Newton Teen Killed In Post Prom Crash Headed Back From Turtle Back Zoo, Report Says
Newton Teen Killed In Post Prom Crash Headed Back From Turtle Back Zoo, Report Says A 17-year-old Newton High School student was returning from the Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange the day after prom when the rental car she was riding in overturned, killing her and injuring two other teens. Alexis Faye of Newton was honored with white ribbons tied around town Monday, two days after the fatal accident. She was traveling in a Mercedes on Greendale Road in Fredon late Saturday afternoon when the car veered off the roadway and slammed into several trees, police said.  Faye, a junior at the school, was in the car with 17-year-old Anthony Burke, who was driving, as well as&n…

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by Paul Milo & Cecilia Levine
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Too Much To Bear? $16M Turtle Back Zoo Grant Causes Controversy Too Much To Bear? $16M Turtle Back Zoo Grant Causes Controversy
Too Much To Bear? $16M Turtle Back Zoo Grant Causes Controversy Thousands of people have signed a petition opposing a $16 million state grant to build a grizzly bear exhibit at Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange as well as $5 million in funds to repair some ballfields in Glen Ridge. “I object to the New Jersey taxpayer-funded Green Acres program granting The Turtle Back Zoo Entertainment Complex $16 million for a Grizzly Bear Exhibit and $5 million to renovate baseball fields in Brookdale Park in Glen Ridge,” the petition, addressed to administrators with the Green Acres program and elected officials, states. Although the petitioners mention both projects,…

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by Paul Milo