Educational Programs
Events
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Penguins & Pajamas
FeaturedThe Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesWaddle your way into a wonderful morning with our favorite flightless friends! Put on your favorite pair of pajamas and join us in learning all about penguins through storytelling, a…
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Junior Keepers (7-11 year olds)
FeaturedThe 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…
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Family Fun Friday
FeaturedThe Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesOpen late 'til 8! When your workday is over, bring the family for some after-hours fun! Take part in a scavenger hunt, make a craft, and enjoy a bedtime story…
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World Penguin Day
FeaturedThe Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesThis day was created to coincide with the annual northern migration of penguins in Antarctica. Join us for this celebratory day that encourages people to learn more about the world’s penguins and the threats they face. There will be crafts, activities and penguin keeper chats.
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Junior Keepers (7-11 year olds)
FeaturedThe 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…
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Penguins & Pajamas
FeaturedThe Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesWaddle your way into a wonderful morning with our favorite flightless friends! Put on your favorite pair of pajamas and join us in learning all about penguins through storytelling, a…
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Penguins & Pajamas
FeaturedThe Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesWaddle your way into a wonderful morning with our favorite flightless friends! Put on your favorite pair of pajamas and join us in learning all about penguins through storytelling, a…
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Beach Walk
FeaturedThe Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesExplore the beach with our Aquarium staff during this free program and see what treasures you can find! Meet in front of the aquarium, weather permitting.
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World Sea Turtle Day
FeaturedThe Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesCome learn about one of the world's most beloved sea creatures - the sea turtle! There will be keeper chats, activities, crafts and more!
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International Horseshoe Crab Day
FeaturedThe Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesCome learn about an unusual sea creature known as the horseshoe crab. The Delaware Bay shorelines are the site of the largest horseshoe crab spawning in the world. Make a…
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Pollinator Day
FeaturedThe Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesJoin us today as we focus on the importance of the relationship between pollinators and plants! There will be educational displays, crafts, activities and more!
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Beach Bingo
Featured RecurringThe 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.
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DINOSHORE Jurassic Weekend
FeaturedThe Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesWe're going prehistoric! Join us for a weekend of Jurassic proportions with activities, a scavenger hunt, crafts, and even a real dinosaur egg! It's going to be dino-riffic! Included with…
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DINOSHORE Jurassic Weekend
FeaturedThe Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesWe're going prehistoric! Join us for a weekend of Jurassic proportions with activities, a scavenger hunt, crafts, and even a real dinosaur egg! It's going to be dino-riffic! Included with general admission.
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Junior Keepers (7-11 years old)
FeaturedThe 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 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.…
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Wild Ways to Play
FeaturedThe Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesHow do we create enrichment for our animals? Are you curious about what “enrichment” means? Join this workshop to learn all about enrichment, the importance of it, and how it is used for all of our animals throughout the Aquarium! Participate in observations and learn how to write enrichment evaluations, as well as create your…
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Shark Awareness Day
FeaturedThe Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesLearn about the importance of sharks to our oceans through crafts, activities, keeper chats and more! Included with General Admission.
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DINOSHORE Jurassic Expedition
FeaturedThe Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesWe're going prehistoric! Take part in a fossil scavenger hunt and check out our fossils, including a real dinosaur egg! Included with general admission.
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Splash into Science
FeaturedThe Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesJump into the world of animals through exciting STEM-based activities! Participants will join in hands-on experiments, interactive learning, and observations to uncover the science behind the animal kingdom. From learning about animal behavior to understanding their habitats, adaptations, and biology, participants will explore key STEM concepts while getting up close with animals. Pre-registration & sneakers…
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Junior Keepers (11-15 years old)
FeaturedThe 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 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.…
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Feeding the Fins
FeaturedThe Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesCome learn the ins and outs of what it’s like to be a daily feeder at the aquarium from an employee’s point of view! Talk to some of our very…
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Splash into Science
FeaturedThe Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesJump into the world of animals through exciting STEM-based activities! Participants will join in hands-on experiments, interactive learning, and observations to uncover the science behind the animal kingdom. From learning…
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Beach Walk
FeaturedThe Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesBe sure to meet us in front of the Aquarium for this free event. Come explore the beach with our Aquarium staff and see what treasures you can find! *Weather permitting*
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Junior Keepers (7-11 years old)
FeaturedThe 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…
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Aquatic Adventures
FeaturedThe Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesJoin us for an exciting day of exploring the fascinating world of aquarists! In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the essential skills of building and maintaining a fish tank,…
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Wild Ways to Play
FeaturedThe Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesHow do we create enrichment for our animals? Are you curious about what “enrichment” means? Join this workshop to learn all about enrichment, the importance of it, and how it…
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Splash into Science
FeaturedThe Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesJump into the world of animals through exciting STEM-based activities! Participants will join in hands-on experiments, interactive learning, and observations to uncover the science behind the animal kingdom. From learning…
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DINOSHORE Jurassic Expedition
FeaturedThe Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesWe're going prehistoric! Take part in a fossil scavenger hunt and check out our fossils, including a real dinosaur egg! Included with general admission.
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Junior Keepers (7-11 years old)
FeaturedThe 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…
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Feeding the Fins
FeaturedThe Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesCome learn the ins and outs of what it’s like to be a daily feeder at the aquarium from an employee’s point of view! Talk to some of our very…