02 Feb
Published on February 2, 2017
ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO HOSTS GROUNDHOG DAY
CELEBRATON AT ESSEX COUNTY TURTLE BACK ZOO
Groundhog Day Prediction by Essex Ed Means Six More Weeks of Winter
West Orange, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. (center) announced that Essex Ed, resident groundhog at Essex County’s Turtle Back Zoo, saw his shadow on Groundhog Day, Thursday, February 2nd. The Groundhog Day legend states that if the groundhog sees his shadow, we will have six more weeks of bad weather. In addition, Essex Ed predicted the Atlanta Falcons would defeat the New England Patriots in this year’s Super Bowl. With the County Executive and Essex Ed are Essex County Parks Director Dan Salvante and Animal Keeper Tamara Myhar. (Photo courtesy of Essex County)
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ESSEX COUNTY’S RESIDENT GROUNDHOG SEES HIS SHADOW
AT TURTLE BACK ZOO
Groundhog Day Prediction by Essex Ed Means Six More Weeks of Winter
West Orange, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that Essex Ed, resident groundhog at Essex County’s Turtle Back Zoo, saw his shadow on Groundhog Day, Thursday, February 2nd. The Groundhog Day legend states that if the groundhog sees his shadow, we will have six more weeks of bad weather. In addition, Essex Ed predicted the Atlanta Falcons would defeat the New England Patriots in this year’s Super Bowl.
“I prefer warmer weather, so I’m a little disappointed in Essex Ed’s prediction. I was really hoping for spring weather to arrive early this year,” DiVincenzo said. “It may be cold outside, but it’s still a great time to come out and Experience Essex, and our wonderful Turtle Back Zoo and South Mountain Recreation Complex. Waiting for Essex Ed on Groundhog Day creates excitement about Essex County’s Turtle Back Zoo and highlights its role as an educational resource,” he added.