Educational Programs
Sensory Saturday
Families affected by autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing or cognitive challenges, as well as guests requiring assistance for disabilities are invited to explore the aquarium before we open to the public. To create a sensory friendly environment there will be a decreased noise level, limited visual stimulation and less crowding.
Behind the Scenes Tour
Discover what goes on behind the scenes at our aquarium!
Junior Keepers
This is a great program for those future marine biologists! Come experience the aquarium from an employee’s point of view. Learn how to provide animal care including training, enrichment, and feeding for a variety of animals. You’ll go behind the scenes, meet live animals, and talk with our care staff.
Behind the Scenes Tour
Discover what goes on behind the scenes at our aquarium.
World Parrot Day
Drop in anytime between 3-5pm and join us in making a parrot themed craft to celebrate World Parrot Day!
Mermaid Brizo’s Ocean Explorers
Come on an adventure to discover our Oceans! Our oceans are vast and full of things to discover. During this one-hour show, children will get the chance to play in hands-on activities, sing songs, and read books all with the Barnegat Bay Mermaid! Catch up with Mermaid Brizo before she swims back to the sea!
World Ocean Day
Join us for this worldwide celebration of the ocean. Explore ways you can help keep it healthy and thriving for generations to come. There will be crafts, activities and keeper chats.
Behind the Scenes Tour
Discover what goes on behind the scenes at our aquarium.
Sensory Saturday
Families affected by autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing or cognitive challenges, as well as guests requiring assistance for disabilities are invited to explore the aquarium before we open to the public. To create a sensory friendly environment there will be a decreased noise level, limited visual stimulation and less crowding.
Sea Turtle Day
Come learn about one of the world's most beloved sea creatures - the sea turtle! There will be keeper chats, activities, crafts and more!
Junior Keepers
This is a great program for those future marine biologists! Come experience the aquarium from an employee’s point of view. Learn how to provide animal care including training, enrichment, and feeding for a variety of animals. You’ll go behind the scenes, meet live animals, and talk with our care staff.
Pre-registration & sneakers are required.
Ages 7-11 years. $100 per Child.
Beach Bingo
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesJoin us for Bingo on the Beach! This is a free event. Please meet our staff infront of the Aquarium. Weather permitting.
Pollinator Day
Join us today as we focus on the importance of the relationship between pollinators and plants! There will be educational displays, crafts, activities and more!
Beach Walk
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesExplore the beach with our staff and see what treasures you can find! This is a free event. Please meet our staff infront of the Aquarium. Weather permitting.
Aquarium Explorers Camp
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesThe Aquarium Explorers will learn about our different animals and their relatives. From crafts and games to activities and live animal visits, this camp is sure to provide both a…
Shark and Ray Awareness Weekend
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesWe will be celebrating sharks and rays all weekend! Learn about the importance of sharks and rays to our oceans through crafts, activities, tattoo station, keeper chats and more! This…
Shark and Ray Awareness Weekend
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesWe will be celebrating sharks and rays all weekend! Learn about the importance of sharks and rays to our oceans through crafts, activities, tattoo station, keeper chats and more! This…
Aquarium Explorers Camp
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesThe Aquarium Explorers will learn about our different animals and their relatives. From crafts and games to activities and live animal visits, this camp is sure to provide both a…
Princesses and Pirates
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesCome dressed for the occasion! Whether you are royalty or a buccaneer, you will enjoy a quest for treasure, crafts, tattoo station, face painting and more! Included with General Admission.
Behind the Scenes Tour
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesDiscover what goes on behind the scenes at our aquarium! Pre-registration & sneakers are required. Ages 5 and up only. $30 Adults (12 years and up) / $20 Children (Ages…
Aquarium Explorers Camp
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesThe Aquarium Explorers will learn about our different animals and their relatives. From crafts and games to activities and live animal visits, this camp is sure to provide both a…
International Scuba Diving Day
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesThis day was chosen to honor the first use of a Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. Learn all about Scuba Diving and its conservation benefits through keeper chats, demonstration dives…
International Save the Vaquita Day
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesCome learn all about the Vaquita and what we can do to help save this extremely endangered marine mammal through crafts, activities and keeper chats! Included with General Admission.
Aquarium Explorers Camp
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesThe Aquarium Explorers will learn about our different animals and their relatives. From crafts and games to activities and live animal visits, this camp is sure to provide both a…
Aquarium Explorers Camp
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesThe Aquarium Explorers will learn about our different animals and their relatives. From crafts and games to activities and live animal visits, this camp is sure to provide both a…
Behind the Scenes Tour
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesDiscover what goes on behind the scenes at our aquarium! Pre-registration & sneakers are required. Ages 5 and up only. $30 Adults (12 years and up) / $20 Children (Ages…
Scoop on Sloths
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesDid you know that two-toed sloths spend most of their lives hanging upside down from trees? Meet Wally and find out why they do that and more! Enjoy an after…
Behind the Scenes Tour
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesDiscover what goes on behind the scenes at our aquarium! Pre-registration & sneakers are required. Ages 5 and up only. $30 Adults (12 years and up) / $20 Children (Ages…
Junior Keepers (7-11 years old)
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesThis is a great program for those future marine biologists! Come experience the aquarium from an employee’s point of view. Learn how to provide animal care including training, enrichment, and…
International Sawfish Day
We are celebrating the importance of sawfish and raising awareness about the risk of their extinction. Join us for activities, crafts, and educational displays. Included with General Admission.