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  • Shark and Ray Awareness Weekend

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    The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States

    We 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

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    The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States

    The 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

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    The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States

    Come 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

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    The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States

    Discover 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 5-11). Includes aquarium admission for the day. To Register Click Here!  

  • Aquarium Explorers Camp

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    The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States

    The 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 fun and educational experience for all who attend. Weather permitting, part of the day will be spent outdoors. Pre-registration and sneakers are required. The theme of…

  • International Scuba Diving Day

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    The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States

    This 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 and more! Included with General Admission.

  • International Save the Vaquita Day

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    The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States

    Come 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.

  • Behind the Scenes Tour

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    The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States

    Discover 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 5-11). Includes aquarium admission for the day. To Register Click Here!  

  • Scoop on Sloths

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    The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States

    Did 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 hours aquarium visit from 5-5:30pm. Ages 5 and up ONLY. $30 Adults (12 years and up) / $20 Children (Ages 5 – 11) To Register…

  • Behind the Scenes Tour

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    The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States

    Discover 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 5-11). Includes aquarium admission for the day. To Register Click Here!

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    Junior Keepers (7-11 years old)

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    The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States

    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.…

  • International Sawfish Day

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    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.

  • Creepy Crawlers

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    The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States

    In celebration of "Boo at the Boardwalk", enjoy learning all about our "Creepy Crawlers" here at the Aquarium! Included in General Admission.

  • Scoop on Sloths

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    The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States

    Did 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 hours aquarium visit from 5-5:30pm. Ages 5 and up ONLY. $30 Adults (12 years and up) / $20 Children (Ages 5 – 11) To Register…

  • Polar Bear Week

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    The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States

    Polar Bears International created Polar Bear Week to coincide with the annual gathering of polar bears near Churchill, Canada, as they wait for sea ice to form on Hudson Bay so they can return to hunting seals. During this week, we draw attention to the threat's polar bears face in a warming Arctic. Celebrate with…

  • junior keepers at jenkinsons aquarium

    Junior Keepers (7-11 years old)

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    The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States

    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.…

  • junior keepers at jenkinsons aquarium

    Junior Keepers (7-11 years old)

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    The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States

    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.…

  • 10am – 2pm

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    The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States

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    The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States

  • 10am – 5pm

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    The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States
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    Junior Keepers (11-16 years old)

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    The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States

    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.…

  • junior keepers at jenkinsons aquarium

    Junior Keepers (7-11 years old)

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    The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States

    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.…

  • Paint and Sea

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    The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States

    Can you paint with all the colors of the sea? Hone your skills at our Paint and Sea class hosted by Art with Graz. Registration includes all day admission to the Aquarium, a 2-hour painting class and keeper chats with our animal ambassadors. All materials provided. This does include all day admission. $50 per person…

  • Picture of two seals enjoying themselves in the water at the zoo.

    International Day of the Seal

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    The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States

    Celebrate all seals through crafts, activities and storytelling!

  • Family Fun Friday

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    The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States

    Open 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 with Wally, our two-toed sloth! Included with general admission.

  • Mommy & Me & Wally Makes Three

    Mommy & Me & Wally Makes Three

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    The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States

    Join us for this parent/child program where you meet Wally our two-toed sloth. Come in your pajamas, listen to a story and make a craft.

  • Penguins & Pajamas

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    The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States

    Waddle 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 craft, and a special Meet & Greet with one of our African penguins! This does include all day admission. This program is open to to…

  • junior keepers at jenkinsons aquarium

    Junior Keepers (7-11 year olds)

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    The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States

    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.…

  • Family Fun Friday

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    The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States

    Open 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 with Wally, our two-toed sloth! Included with general admission.

  • world penguin day at jenkinsons aquarium

    World Penguin Day

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    The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States

    This 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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