Great park wonderful place to go and hang out we miss it everyday. There is always something going…read moreon.

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.

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.

Closest you'll ever get to wild animals. An absolutely great experience. Highly recommend as a…read morefamily outing.

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 had the pleasure of visiting green meadow farms today with my family in Hazlet New Jersey …read more.. it was an excellent experience we got to pet feed and touch so many different animals they had everything from baby chicks to baby ducks to miniature ponies, large horses, cows, pigs newborn baby pigs, cats and dogs they really had so many animals.. You get to milk a cow.. I am not that easy to please but i loved everything. . I hated the outhouse bathrooms. . But the farm and animals was excellent. .

Checked this fair out yesterday. Got there about 5pm and had no trouble finding a space plus the…read moreparking was free which is unheard of. 7 Dollar admission to get in, which is very reasonable. We had a great time in the animal area checking all the critters out. There were lots of food choices too. There seemed to be something for everyone (burgers, kabobs,cheese steaks, fried shrimp etc). Plus lots of sweets like deep fried Oreos,ice cream, beignets, cheesecake on a stick. There were not a ton of rides but there was a nice variety. We will definitely check this fair out next time. Tip: if you wait till 7pm on a Saturday to get there you will be waiting in a huge line to park. When we left at 7:30 there was a huge line down the street. Plan ahead instead of complaining on Yelp that you couldn't find a place to park.

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!!

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 !

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!

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.

5/31/26 (Update) Having been coming to this zoo forever. In…read morethe last 5- 10 years, I've really seen Turtle Back Zoo grow into a first rate zoo! It's not as large as the Bronx Zoo, but it's certainly getting there. -Animals: We saw beautiful, large flamingos, penguins, numerous wildcat species, giraffes, bald eagles, hyenas and more... -Living Conditions: All the animals are protected by high fences. The animals appear to be very healthy. Their living conditions appear to be very clean. -Sea Turtle Recovery Center: Besides the wonderful animals, there's a Sea Turtle Recovery Hospital on the premises. You can visit the "patients". It was an interesting experience. Once the sea turtles have regained their health, they're be released back into their natural habitat. -Food: You'll probably get hungry during your visit. The zoo has several food kiosks and a large indoor and outdoor café called Zanzibar. -Gift Shop: Of course, there's a cool gift shop at the zoo. Lots of adorable stuffed animals for purchase. -Parking: Parking was free this past Sunday. There's several indoor parking garages with clearly marked animal logos. Looking forward to my next visit to Essex County Turtle Back Zoo.

Besides visiting the Turtle Back Zoo a bunch as a child, I only returned a few years ago for their…read morewinter light show and again recently for an afternoon stroll through the park. For a zoo in suburban New Jersey, this one was truly impressive and would surpass most expectations. They had a wide range of creatures across various species and even interactive opportunities, like feeding lettuce to giraffes and riding on a carousel. Their train ride only went through a small part of the animal park, but also took you by a neighboring lake, which was beautiful and part of the larger, surrounding South Mountain Recreation Complex. It was clearly a favorite with children and adults alike, as acted a reprieve from navigating the zoo on foot, which could be exhausting in warmer months (lots of hills and little shade) and brutal in cooler months. There were various food carts and a very nice restaurant on-site, though we did not try any of them. Their membership passes were an affordable option for parents that planned on frequent visits, and the parking was free, so there certainly were economical ways to visit. I would recommend the Turtle Back Zoo for a fun and engaging way to spend a family-friendly afternoon. Watching the monkeys swinging about in their habitat was a particularly amusing highlight.

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.