Turtle Back Zoo

by Caitlin A. Sharp and Brint Spencer

Book Overview

With 140 animals of 40 species, the Turtle Back Zoo opened in 1963 as a seasonal children's zoo. The community and county government brought the zoo to life, while the Essex County Park Commission administered its daily functions. With funds generated from the sale of land for highway development, architects and builders selected a fairy tale, Hans Christian Andersen aesthetic for their theme. Once opened, Turtle Back Zoo was an instant success, and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467120588
• ISBN13: 9781467120586
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.5" x 9.1"