Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Penguin Waddle
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Penguin Waddle
The Penguin Waddle is an organized run and walk hosted by Essex County Turtle Back Zoo in partnership with Fleet Feet Montclair. The event takes place on October 18, 2026, and departs from the Turtle Back Zoo front entrance, finishing inside the zoo at the African Adventure habitat. The course runs partially on zoo grounds and concludes with a finish-line celebration inside the African Adventure area.
Two course options are offered:
- 3-mile course
- 1.3-mile Safari Shortcut
Post-run zoo admission is included with registration, allowing participants to remain in the zoo after the event to explore the habitats and see the animals. The first 300 participants to register will receive a custom pom-pom beanie, noted as a $35 value. The event notes an adult and child member discount has been sent by email to current zoo members.
The listing describes the event as family oriented and encourages costumes and animal-themed spirit. The stated cost for the event is $40.00. The event is categorized as a special event at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo and lists the zoo address as 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
