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Bring your wild things out to see the really wild things at the Turtle Back Zoo, the #1 zoo in New Jersey. Over 700 animals call this 20-acre zoo home. Discover all sorts of new creatures as you explore, like the Filipino flying foxes. Little ones will love attractions like the train ride, carousel and playground, not to mention the petting zoo, reptile house and aquarium!

Head over to Pedals N Paddles in Seaside Heights to take advantage of Newark’s proximity to water. Whether you are new to boating or an expert, you’ll find some fun ways to take to the water at this aquatic sports rental store. Attempt to ride a water bike, practice your kayaking, challenge yourself to stand-up paddle boarding or relax in a classic pedal boat.

The masterful Playwrights Theatre dedicates itself to developing and nurturing the dramatic imaginations of its artists and audience through its unique entertainment programs. This non-profit professional theater and arts education institute attracts students, actors and writers from across the country through its affiliation with the National New Play Network.

The aptly named New Jersey Historical Society preserves and shares the history, traditions and physical records of the Garden State’s past and present. Hear both the good and the bad stories, the tales of trial and triumphs. See artifacts dating from the colonial era to the modern day, including books, letters, costumes, furniture, art and accessories.