WEST ORANGE – Essex County residents can now partake in a naming contest for two new African Penguins that recently arrived at the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo. Entries will be accepted until Monday, July 26th at 12 Noon and the names will be announced on Thursday, July 29.
The two African Penguins were born in Denver and brought to the Turtle Back Zoo through a penguin species survival and breeding program. They are currently acclimating to New Jersey in the zoo's veterinary hospital prior to joining the other penguins. There are now eight penguins in the Penguin Coast exhibit, which opened in 2008.
Nomination forms are available at Turtle Back Zoo or on the County's web site at www.essexcountynj.org. Entrants must submit their name, e-mail address, mailing address and phone number. Children must have the permission of their parents or guardians to submit suggestions. Nomination forms or ideas for names can be mailed or delivered to Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 or by e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Please write "Penguin Naming Contest" on the envelope or in the memo line of the e-mail. Those entering the contest have the option of making a $1 donation. Proceeds will be used to maintain the Penguin Coast exhibit.
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