10am - 5pm
2024-01-03, 2024-04-08 08:00 - 2024-04-30 17:00, 2024-05-01 (America/New_York) | NJ

Behind the Scenes Tour
2024-01-06 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
Discover what goes on behind the scenes at our aquarium while you tour the building. Pre-registration and sneakers required. Ages 5 and up. Adults $25. Children $17
To register click here.

Hours 10am-5pm
2024-01-30 10:00 - 2024-03-28 17:00 (America/New_York)

Sensory Saturday
2024-02-10 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-05-11 08:30 - 09:30 (America/New_York)
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.
General admission applies.

Junior Keepers (Ages 7-11)
2024-02-19 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Junior Keepers 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 to a variety of animals. You’ll go behind the scenes, meet live animals, and talk with our care staff. Junior Keepers are required to wear sneakers. Space is limited.
$100 per child. Ages 7-11 only. 8am – 11am. General admission for the day included.
To book your spot for Junior Keepers, please select the children in your party below then select the date on the calendar you would like to visit. Available dates are shown in green on the calendar. General admission for the day included. Payment is required at booking. No Refunds. Participants who need to reschedule may do so by contacting education@jenkinsons.com.
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Penguin Pointers
2024-02-23 17:30 - 18:00 UTC
Meet one of our famous feathered friends while learning about them and their wild cousins. Limited amount of participants. Price of program includes general admission for the day. Ages 5 and up. $30 Adults (Ages 12 and up) $20 Children (Ages 5 and 11) To book your spot for Penguin Pointers, click here.

Scoop on Sloths
2024-03-08 17:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
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 before the program.
Pre-registration required.
$30 Adults (12 years and up) / $20 Children (Ages 5-11).

Click here to pre-register.

Draw with Me, Under the Sea
2024-03-16 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
Do you enjoy drawing animals? Spend time learning to draw one of the aquarium’s residents before we open to the public.
Pre-registration required.
Ages 7-11 years. $20 per child – Includes general admission for the day.

Click here to pre-register.

Welcome to Spring!
2024-03-19 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Drop in anytime between 3-5pm and join us in making a spring animal themed craft!
Included with general admission.

Beach Microplastic Sampling
2024-03-27 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
What are microplastics and how are they affecting our lives? We will answer these questions and more while you help us sample the sand.
Dress for the weather. Meet Aquarium staff at the Inlet beach. FREE

Junior Keepers
2024-03-29 08:00 - 11:00, 2024-04-06 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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.
Click here to pre-register.

10am - 6pm
2024-04-01 08:00 - 2024-04-07 17:00, 2024-05-04 (America/New_York)

Behind the Scenes Tour
2024-04-14 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
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.
Click here to pre-register.

Celebrate our Earth!
2024-04-22 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Drop in anytime between 3-5pm and join us for an Earth Day activity!
Included with general admission.

Horseshoe Crab Celebration
2024-05-04 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Come 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. Each year, horseshoe crabs come ashore by the thousands to spawn on the sandy beaches during the full and new moons in May and June. Make a craft, meet live horseshoe crabs and learn what makes them so special.
Included with general admission.

10am - 7pm
2024-05-11

Behind the Scenes Tour
2024-05-11 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-05-19 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
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!

10am - 8pm
2024-05-18

Junior Keepers
2024-05-18 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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.
To Register Click Here!

10am - 10pm
2024-05-24

World Parrot Day
2024-05-31 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Drop in anytime between 3-5pm and join us in making a parrot themed craft to celebrate World Parrot Day!
Included with general admission.

10am - 9pm
2024-06-01

Mermaid Brizo's Ocean Explorers
2024-06-01 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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!
Pre-registration required.
Ages 5-8.
$25 per child.
Includes general admission for the day.
To Register Click Here!

World Ocean Day
2024-06-08 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
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.
Included with general admission.
