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Essex Zoo Begins $3.9 Million Lemur Habitat Project

9/10/2025

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Construction has started to transform the former Sea Lion Sound Exhibit at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo into a habitat for endangered lemurs.
The $3.9 million project aims to create a centerpiece exhibit to protect lemurs from extinction.
Funding includes $1 million from the Essex County Capital Budget and a $2.7 million grant.
The design will feature rockwork and landscaping to replicate lemurs' natural habitat.
Turtle Back Zoo operates daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Story summary

Construction has started to transform the former Sea Lion Sound Exhibit at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo into a habitat for endangered lemurs.
The $3.9 million project aims to create a centerpiece exhibit to protect lemurs from extinction.
Funding includes $1 million from the Essex County Capital Budget and a $2.7 million grant.
The design will feature rockwork and landscaping to replicate lemurs' natural habitat.
Turtle Back Zoo operates daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.