Chinese New Year
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesIt is the Year of the Snake!! Snakes are some of the most beautiful and misunderstood animals in nature, but they are so very important to the natural environment. Join us for educational chats, activities, and a craft. Included in General Admission.
National Day of the Mexican Axolotl
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesAxolotls have become one the most beloved creatures. They are incredibly popular due to their unique appearance, including their permanent "smile" and feathery gills, combined with their fascinating ability to regenerate body parts. Join us to learn more about these critically endangered amphibians with chats, activities, and crafts. Included with General Admission.
Pokémon Go Community Day
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesCalling all Pokémon trainers! To coincide with Pokémon Go's Community Day, we will be celebrating all things Pokémon! Join us for crafts, activities, and more! Pokémon Trainers get a special discount on this day! Present your Pokémon Go Trainer Code before you purchase your admission. Included with General Admission.
Valentine’s Day Crafts
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesLove is in the air! Stop by to take part in crafts, take home activities, and even make your favorite animal a Valentines Day card! Included with General Admission.
World Whale Day
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesThis day is celebrated to raise awareness about the challenges all whales face and to promote their conservation. Learn all about these amazing marine mammals through crafts, activities, chats, and more! Included with General Admission.
Family Fun Friday
The 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 with Wally, our two-toed sloth! Included in general admission.
International Polar Bear Day
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesWith our partner, Polar Bears International, learn more about polar bears and what we can do in our everyday lives to help these disappearing animals. Included with admission.
Paint and Sea
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesCan 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…
Tea by the Sea
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesJoin us for afternoon tea and snacks, while learning about some of our ambassador animals! This does include all day admission. $15 per person (Ages 55 and up ONLY) To Register Click Here! or call 732-899-1659!
Sensory Saturday
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesGuests with 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.
International Day of the Seal
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesCelebrate all seals through crafts, activities and storytelling!
Family Fun Friday
The 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 with Wally, our two-toed sloth! Included with general admission.
Mommy & Me & Wally Makes Three
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesJoin 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
The 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 craft, and a special Meet & Greet with one of our African penguins! This does include all day admission. This program is open to to…
Sealabration
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesIt’s birthday time for our harbor seal Noelani! Come join in the celebration!
Visitors are invited to wear birthday hats and join us in singing Happy Birthday to her as she enjoys a special birthday cake. Sign her birthday card, make a craft, and learn all about harbor seals through games and activities!
Junior Keepers (7-11 year olds)
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 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.…
Sensory Saturday
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesGuests with 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.
Earth Day Celebration
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesCelebrating Earth Day is an opportunity to show our appreciation for our wildlife and wild places by exploring conservation issues, learning about sustainable practices and discovering ways we can all make a difference in our own communities. Join us for crafts, activities, keeper chats and a chance to meet some of our ambassador animals.
Family Fun Friday
The 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 with Wally, our two-toed sloth! Included with general admission.
Penguins & Pajamas
The 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 craft, and a special Meet & Greet with one of our African penguins! This does include all day admission, along with a before-hours Aquarium visit.…
World Penguin Day
The 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.
Yoga
The Aquarium 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, United StatesStart your day with a serene yoga session at Jenkinson’s Aquarium before it opens to the public! Enjoy an hour-long yoga class with This Is Yoga NJ at Jenkinson's newly renovated upstairs space surrounded by fascinating sea life, including the playful seals, Turbo and Noelani. After yoga, your ticket includes admission to explore the entire…
Junior Keepers (7-11 year olds)
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 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.…
Penguins & Pajamas
The 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 craft, and a special Meet & Greet with one of our African penguins! This does include all day admission. This program is open to to…