A short visit to Turtle Back Zoo.
Aug 19, 2019 08:12:20 #
Brucej67 wrote:
Do they still use the elephant key to unlock the sound boxes that that describes what you are viewing. Last time I was there with my 3 sons was back in the mid 70's.
I don't think so. Thanks for visiting, Bruce.
Mark
Aug 19, 2019 11:26:41 #
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Aug 19, 2019 12:53:53 #
markngolf wrote:
Turtle Back is mainly a kids zoo in metropolitan NJ. I took a short visit to it yesterday. Huge crowd, lots of kids & carriages, hot & humid. Difficult shooting through dirty glass, cages, bars, ... We went anyway.
Here are a few images. Not great, but considering vantage points, lighting and my extreme amateurism, not too bad.
https://imagesbymarkweiss.shutterfly.com/pictures/1673. Best viewed by activating "Slideshow" - top left.
Thanks for viewing.
Mark
Here are a few images. Not great, but considering vantage points, lighting and my extreme amateurism, not too bad.
https://imagesbymarkweiss.shutterfly.com/pictures/1673. Best viewed by activating "Slideshow" - top left.
Thanks for viewing.
Mark
I don't know what you're talking about. I think they are pretty good.
Aug 19, 2019 13:57:29 #
kerry12 wrote:
I don't know what you're talking about. I think they are pretty good.
Thank you.
Mark
Aug 19, 2019 15:06:13 #
Have not thought about this zoo in decades, now that I don't live in the ne for years. Brought back good flash back memories. Thanks for the memories. Great pics.
Aug 19, 2019 15:47:01 #
THM wrote:
Have not thought about this zoo in decades, now that I don't live in the ne for years. Brought back good flash back memories. Thanks for the memories. Great pics.
Thank you! The Zoo has really changed since I was there in 2004 with my two grandkids. I also brought my two daughters there in the early 70's.
Mark
Aug 19, 2019 21:06:23 #
Thanks for the memories! I grew up in Verona (one town over) and it was a regular visit as a kid (not revealing just how many decades ago). I just visited our local zoo to practice shooting animals. This brought me to think about Turtle Back and was wondering how it has aged. Glad to hear it's still very active and popular. You should think about going back after school starts and during the week if possible.
Aug 19, 2019 22:56:34 #
h_scott wrote:
Thanks for the memories! I grew up in Verona (one town over) and it was a regular visit as a kid (not revealing just how many decades ago). I just visited our local zoo to practice shooting animals. This brought me to think about Turtle Back and was wondering how it has aged. Glad to hear it's still very active and popular. You should think about going back after school starts and during the week if possible.
It’s an expanded, modern zoo now. You probably would not recognize it. 😀
Mark
Aug 20, 2019 10:32:13 #
Aug 20, 2019 10:35:58 #
THM wrote:
Do you know if they still have the Deer Paddock where we could go and feed the deer?
Sorry, I do not know it they do. You might call them. 973-731-5800.
Mark
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