Turtle Back Zoo visitors get rare window into veterinary care
The Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey joined the relatively few in the U.S. that routinely give the public a view of veterinary care.
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The Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey joined the relatively few in the U.S. that routinely give the public a view of veterinary care.
The New Jersey zoo is hoping to inspire the next generation of veterinarians.
The Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, New Jersey, has opened its brand new 10,000 square foot animal care center.
Adam Kerins says volunteers help make sure the zoo stays in tip-top shape.
The zoo in West Orange, New Jersey is expected to reach 1 million visitors in 2023, CBS2's John Elliott reports.
The fundraiser helps the zoo up their game in a big way when it comes to caring for the animals, CBS2's John Elliott reports.
Dr. Kailey Anderson is the zoo's head veterinarian.
The Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, New Jersey is celebrating its 60th anniversary.
The Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, New Jersey is celebrating its 60th anniversary. For more info, visit 60wildyears.com.
The Essex County Turtle Back Zoo is keeping their local community close to their hearts this year with their holiday light show.
CBS2's John Elliott was live at the Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, NJ this morning.
What do you get when you mix a predator and a puppy? Comfort.
Essex County residents are questioning the need to expand the Turtle Back Zoo, instead of saving taxpayer money.
Humphrey is the first Loggerhead sea turtle released into the waters at the Jersey Shore following long-term rehabilitation.
Officials say the 11-year-old died Wednesday under anesthesia while a veterinarian and dental specialist worked on the giraffe's teeth to correct a problem.
Jeremy Goodman of the Turtle Back Zoo - located in Essex County, N.J. - stopped by the CBS 2 studios to talk about Groundhog Day.
Zoo director Jeremy Goodman stops by the CBS 2 studios to show off some animals from Australia.
According to American Museum of Natural History, frogs have roamed the Earth for more than 200 million years. The largest frog in the world is goliath frog, which lives in West Africa. It can grow to more than a foot and weigh up to 7 pounds.
Will we see six more weeks of winter? And what is the origin of the tradition of the groundhog/shadow tradition?
Dash and Gorby, two African Black-Footed Penguins, joined Turtle Back Zoo Director Jeremy Goodman in the CBS 2 News studio to show off their special skills.
Police on Long Island are expected to give an update on their investigation into a stabbing that left a man dead in Massapequa.
"Waiting on a Friend" by Natalie Adler, "A Pair of Aces" by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, and "The Fervent Whites" by De'Shawn Charles Winslow are your choices for Club Calvi's next book.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is holding a news conference at 9 a.m. to announce a legal strategy to shut down the ICE detention center.
A host of candidates are vying for different seats in New Jersey's primary election on Tuesday. Voters can cast their ballot until 8 p.m.
There's an undeniable buzz throughout New York City, a fever that hasn't been present since 1999, the last time the Knicks made it to the NBA Finals.
Police on Long Island are expected to give an update on their investigation into a stabbing that left a man dead in Massapequa.
There's an undeniable buzz throughout New York City, a fever that hasn't been present since 1999, the last time the Knicks made it to the NBA Finals.
Getting to the NBA Finals proves that the Knicks and Spurs have made plenty of smart moves along the way.
Congressman Dan Goldman and his Democratic primary opponent, Brad Lander, are speaking out about a new tactic by the Trump administration to speed up deportations.
As New York City ushers in Pride Month, an LGBTQ+ democratic club is mounting a campaign to have former Mayor Ed Koch's name removed from the 59th Street Bridge.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is holding a news conference at 9 a.m. to announce a legal strategy to shut down the ICE detention center.
A host of candidates are vying for different seats in New Jersey's primary election on Tuesday. Voters can cast their ballot until 8 p.m.
Monday was largely calm outside Delaney Hall in Newark after chaos unfolded over the weekend, resulting in dozens of arrests.
Monday brought another challenging morning commute for NJ Transit riders. It's a result of Friday's fire in one of the Hudson River Tunnels.
A referee at a Franklin Township flag football game choked a coach after a call on the field escalated Sunday, police said.
Police on Long Island are expected to give an update on their investigation into a stabbing that left a man dead in Massapequa.
A man was stabbed to death in a Massapequa home on Long Island Monday morning, Nassau County police said.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
A sixth grader from Long Island's Sag Harbor died in a rafting accident on a school trip, officials said.
Loved ones of a 7-year-old girl allegedly murdered by her caretaker say they're haunted by how they learned of the little girl's death.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is holding a news conference at 9 a.m. to announce a legal strategy to shut down the ICE detention center.
A host of candidates are vying for different seats in New Jersey's primary election on Tuesday. Voters can cast their ballot until 8 p.m.
Congressman Dan Goldman and his Democratic primary opponent, Brad Lander, are speaking out about a new tactic by the Trump administration to speed up deportations.
As New York City ushers in Pride Month, an LGBTQ+ democratic club is mounting a campaign to have former Mayor Ed Koch's name removed from the 59th Street Bridge.
There's a growing campaign to create a new landmarked district honoring LGBTQ+ history in New York City.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
There's an undeniable buzz throughout New York City, a fever that hasn't been present since 1999, the last time the Knicks made it to the NBA Finals.
Getting to the NBA Finals proves that the Knicks and Spurs have made plenty of smart moves along the way.
Odell Beckham Jr., 33, is returning to the New York Giants.
Nearly a week after clinching their first NBA Finals berth since 1999, the Knicks were at last able to practice Sunday while knowing who they were practicing for,
A referee at a Franklin Township flag football game choked a coach after a call on the field escalated Sunday, police said.
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
Monitor Point proposal in Greenpoint would bring 1,150 apartments, including 460 affordable units, to former industrial waterfront site.
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The grassroots group pushed for bilingual policing, victim support and anti-gang efforts as Brooklyn's Chinatown rapidly grew.
Advocates estimate one-third of the 200-acre park in Flushing is still without functioning drinking fountains and bathrooms.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
"Waiting on a Friend" by Natalie Adler, "A Pair of Aces" by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, and "The Fervent Whites" by De'Shawn Charles Winslow are your choices for Club Calvi's next book.
A former state trooper was convicted of killing Monica Goods after he used his police vehicle to ram a car occupies by her family. She was killed when the car flipped over.
Voters are casting ballots in races across New Jersey that will help shape the November election. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook explains one of the races getting extra attention.
The 2-K program will provide free childcare for 2-year-olds in select neighborhoods. It will expand citywide in the coming years.
The NYPD is searching for the man who allegedly shoved another man on the F line platform in Jamaica, Queens.
