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Turtle Back Zoo drives parks revenue as county parks report $24.25M in 2024
Summary
Essex County Parks Department reported roughly $24.25 million in facility revenue for 2024, with Turtle Back Zoo accounting for about $13.1 million (roughly 54%). Commissioners pressed on maintenance cost increases tied to rebid snow and solid‑waste contracts.
The Essex County Parks Department told commissioners that park facility revenue rose in 2024 to roughly $24,251,000, led by Turtle Back Zoo, which generated approximately $13.1 million.
"The largest piece of that pie, of course, is the Turtle Bag Zoo Complex where over $13,100,000 was generated," Parks Director Dan Salvante said as he walked the board through a two‑chart revenue overview. He also reported golf operations at about $5.9 million and Cody Arena revenue near $3.07…
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