How much time do you need in Turtle Back Zoo?
3-4 hours with children. About 2 to 2 1/2 hours but depends on how long you stay and read everything and do all the activities it may take longer.
How much is the Tree Top Adventure at Turtle Back Zoo?
“Treetop Adventure Course”– $20/person admission.
How much is Treetop Adventure Course?
Aerial Adventure Course & Giant Dual Zipline Pricing
| Age | Adventure Course | Premium Combo Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (Ages 12+) | $50 | $74 |
| Junior ( Ages 7-11) | $40 | $60 |
| Child (Ages 5-6) | $12 | N/A |
| Group (15+ people) | $40 | $60 |
How long is Treetop Adventure?
around 2-3 hours
There’s no set time for our Tree Top Adventure – you pick the pace (within reason). However, it tends to take teams around 2-3 hours to complete a course. That includes a safety demo from an experienced Go Ape team member and a practice session, where you get to learn the ropes (quite literally).
When did Turtle Back Zoo open?
1963
Turtle Back Zoo/Opened
Turtle Back Zoo opened June 3, 1963 with a collection of 140 animals of 40 species. The zoo took its name from a rock formation located on the mountainside just east of the zoo.
What is an aerial obstacle course?
An aerial adventure course is an obstacle course set high up in the trees! It requires a bit more physical exertion than a standard zip line tour that you may have experienced elsewhere in the past. If you’ve completed a high ropes course in the past, you’ve experienced something similar to our aerial adventure park.
Is Go Ape open in winter?
This winter we have more locations than ever are open offering everything from Treetop Adventure to Nets Adventure activites. Leave boredom behind and as part of our Winter Opening Hours book Treetop Adventure, Adventure+, Nets Adventure online now. See you there!
Can you go to go ape when pregnant?
Go Ape recommends that pregnant women do not take part on the course. However, we are not medical professionals, so we suggest that any pregnant guests seek their doctor’s advice before booking.
How to get to Turtle Back Zoo in NJ?
Directions. From NJ Turnpike: Take NJ Turnpike to EXIT 15W. Take Rte. 280 WEST to EXIT 10. Turn LEFT at the light. Turtle Back Zoo is about 3 miles away on the left. From the Garden State Parkway: Take Garden State Parkway ( North or South) to EXIT 145. Then take Rte.280 WEST to EXIT 10. Turn LEFT at the light.
How big is the zip line at Turtle Back Zoo?
The redesigned Zip Line measures over a football field in length and stands at approximately 40 feet. Reservations for the Courses are highly suggested for guaranteed admission, but not required. Walk-ups are welcomed, but limited, due to availability on the day of your visit.
Do you need a zoo ticket for zip lining?
Use link below, not Zoo Admission Ticket link. No advanced ticket sales required for Zip Lining. Please note Treetop Adventure is not part of Zoo Admission. Built right next to the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, the New And Expanded Essex County TreeTop Adventure Course is a world-class aerial obstacle course.
Where is the Turtle Back Zoo in Livingston?
The zoo is about a quarter mile on the right. Coming from Summit, Chatam and Madison areas: Take JFK NORTH into Livingston. Make a RIGHT onto Northfield Ave. Turtle Back Zoo is about 4 miles down on your right side. Take Rte.10 EAST to Livingston Circle.