Live coming here. It is peaceful, calm, such great way to be in nature. There is a little zoo,…read morelake, playground, fields, courts and picnic areas. You can reserve picnic areas for your events like birthday parties, baby showers or any other small gatherings. You can get food trucks with permissions.

Nice trails both for hiking and mountain biking. The best sledding hill in the area during the…read morewinter.

We had a great time at 10 Lil Acres Farm. Our almost 2 year old enjoyed feeding rescued horses,…read moreturkey, chicken, and goats. The staff were nice and informative. We would go back soon.

I had the pleasure of visiting this incredible rescue farm, 10 Lil' Acres Farm, and I'm genuinely…read moremoved by the love, dedication, and care they provide to every animal. This isn't just a farm; it's a sanctuary for retired and rescued animals of all kinds--from majestic horses to adorable lambs, curious goats, fluffy sheep, and even charming chickens and roosters. The 10 Lil' Acres Farm's mission is to provide a safe haven for animals who have been neglected, abandoned, or retired is truly inspiring. It's clear that every animal here is treated with the utmost respect and compassion. You can tell that the team has built meaningful relationships with each of them, and it's heartwarming to witness the bond between the animals and their caretakers. What truly stood out during my visit was the warmth of the people, particularly Megan, Rocco, Lidia, and Lisa. who works at the farm. Megan was so helpful and friendly, taking the time to explain the stories of the animals and the farm's mission. I can't recommend this place enough! If you're looking for a place where animals are treated with the love and respect, they deserve, this is the one. And if you're lucky enough to meet Megan, you'll see firsthand the heart and soul she pours into this place. I'm so grateful for the experience, and I'll be back to visit! The farm welcomes any type of donation, whether it's food, supplies, or monetary contributions, to help continue their life-saving work. It's clear that the donations are put to great use, ensuring the animals receive the care they need. If you're looking for a way to give back, supporting this farm in any way you can is a wonderful way to make a difference.

The employees take care of their animals and the visits go to donation. Such a fun day! Only took…read moreus about 45 minutes to go through but not all of the animals were out so probably about an hour of fun!

Clean nice sanctuary with a lot of exotic animals Great for…read morekids Not crowded Check out the shelter next door for adoptions

I came on the second to last day of the season and it was a smooth experience. I was able to ride…read morethrough twice and my tour guide Amir was great, detailed and answered lots of questions! It was so great to see so many baby animals!! Will be back next season!

This was a fun adventure! It was educational and entertaining, I definitely recommend it.read more

We took the kids here last Saturday and it was super cute. I just discovered this place and wow…read more We went apple picking and got some really good apples. The kids rode pony's and the also have goats there as well. It's a ton of things for the kids to do in the big back yard. Definitely plan to spend at least 3 hours here because it's a lot to do.

I thought it was great. I took my 2 kids, they are a bit older now so they weren't happy to go at…read morefirst. They ended having a good time. We didn't stay with the tour because it was geared towards little kids. The staff said that was no problem. The staff was super friendly. My kids thought it was cool to milk a cow. I would recommend this to everyone. It was a little expensive. But it did include pumpkins and a hay ride. I think it was a fun place for the kids.

The fair (2022) was pretty big and there were lots of food vendors there! I got a huge blue…read moreraspberry lemonade and fries in a dog bowl - both were yummy! The rides were ok - typical fair rides - but tickets were pricey. Would come back next year just because I love fairs!!

Middlesex county fair is a lot of things, "great", isn't a word I would use to describe it. Here…read moreare my thoughts: -Daredevil man didn't do a flip on his bike -The chips were dry -Unicycle man didn't throw knives at children :( -"wrestling" (entertaining to say the least) -No petting at the petting zoo -Lemonade had cool straws, good job -Band played Joan Jett -I did not get to ride the zipper :( -I didn't like that there was traffic on the way here Otherwise the fair of mediocrity, was amazing. Daredevil show 6/10 Unicycle 5/10 Wrestling 2/10 (10/10 entertainment) I plan to attend next year

Nice place for a walk. Mostly level ground so it's good for all ages & health conditions. Lots of…read morepicnic benches for parties. And decent bathrooms... that's ALWAYS a plus!

There are 2 grounds here and I'm reviewing ground 2 , which is closer to the parking . Ground 1 is…read moregood . We had some U17 matches there and it's good. Ground 2 is a bit wierd . There is a tree right before the mid wicket boundary .... Everytime someone hits there and hits the tree, you have to run and score . It's not considered a six ! Nice and big parking !! Overall a good ground but ground 2 is a bit wierd !

Such a great experience, Howie and crew were beyond helpful for all of my saltwater needs. I was on…read morethe hunt for something very specific and they graciously reserved the item for me. They were wonderful to work with answered all of my questions. The store is clean, all of the tanks are just lovely and have a large variety of saltwater stock to include fish, coral, CUC and all of your reefing needs. I will definitely be going back to purchase more saltwater friends I Highly recommend.!!!

Store is filthy, staff are rude, owner is cheap and has given up on the hobby. Must owe lots of…read moremoney to someone to still be in business. REPLY TO OWNER - no shame here. My review was based on today. The store and tanks ARE filthy. Barely wanted to touch the door. I told you exactly when and where I bought the fish from (November/Dan's fish), sent photo AND video so you would know that it was a healthy, quality fish that I chose to re-home which you no doubt will sell for a profit. I'm not petty to get even over $10-$15 credit, although I could have drove 40 minutes to Absolutely Fish and received store credit. The blonde girl in the store had a mouth on her and an attitude that I didn't appreciate. I wasn't even talking to her but she felt the need to pipe up anyway. The girl behind the counter said no credit or trade because the fish was too small. As a business owner, you have to take the bad reviews (just scroll to see many others) with the good. Shame on YOU my friend for taking the time to try and challenge my review instead of Hey sorry you had a bad experience today thanks for the fish that I will probably sell for $20 or more. Tank on bro.

This is a review for Christmas experience at the Zoo…read more Wow... can't believe I didn't know about this despite living in NJ for 8 years! Turtle Back Zoo turns into a complete Christmas paradise after 5 PM, and it's absolutely magical. I recently found out about this and, after seeing the lights and activities, I was genuinely impressed. During the holiday season, entry is free after 5 PM through sponsorship, which is a huge plus. Timings are 5 PM - 9 PM. Parts of the zoo remain open, so you can still see animals and birds like bison, giraffes, toucans, and more, which makes it extra special for kids. The entire park is beautifully lit with festive decorations and multiple Christmas trees. The area near the carousel looks amazing. For Kids' Activities - There's no shortage of fun for children- Face painting, Meet & greet with Santa (on specific days/times), Carousel rides, Pony rides etc... Food and beverages are well taken care of, like Starbucks or Zoo's own food sections spread across the park. Perfect for grabbing a warm drink while walking around. They also have private igloos available: You can rent for 4 hours, which can accommodate up to 10 guests, and includes hot chocolate and snacks It's located in West Orange, Essex County Parking: Two multi-level parking garages--parking is hassle-free and well organized. Overall, it was an amazing 2-3-hour evening spent with friends. Festive, family-friendly, and surprisingly delightful. Highly recommended--especially if you have kids!

This review is strictly for the holiday lights event held at the zoo. The event is totally…read morefree--they simply ask for a donation of non perishables, new or gently used coat and/or an unwrapped toy which we were excited to provide. Parking was even free. They have a small lot out front and two multi level parking garages for the overflow. The light displays were so cute and sparkly, holiday music was playing overhead, and there was a train that took us over a river and through the woods. The line for the train was lengthy, but they had a heater which helped some on the very frigid night. There were plenty of lights to admire while in line. I will say we were a little surprised that the entire train ride was pretty dark. We expected to see light displays and installations along the way, but it was really only at the beginning. Our little one loves trains and so he was content, which is all that matters. There were smores pits, a kettle corn and hot chocolate cart, and a cozy inside cafe which we really needed to warm up. Pricing for these items was a bit of an upcharge, but as everything else was free, we sort of expected it. The animals were not really on display as it was a special event after the zoo was officially closed, but we did get to see and pet the sting rays, 1 baby shark, and a large aquarium with colorful fish (Nemo, Dory & friends). All in all it was a great holiday event and was enjoyed by all.

Love this park and it's hiking trails. One of the trails has fitness stations which provide a great…read moreworkout. Plenty of bbq areas with grills and benches. If you want to have a gathering, they have a spot that you can reserve. Bathrooms are very clean and orderly. Playground has been updated with newer equipment.

This is my favorite park in the area, I absolutely love it. There are legitimate hiking trails, an…read moreexercise trail, several playgrounds, tennis courts, clean bathrooms and best of all, farm animals :). You can catch some wildlife as well. When I discovered it I was shocked I didn't find this gem sooner.