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.
Scoops on Sloths
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!
Sealabration
It’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!
Behind the Scenes Tour
Discover what goes on behind the scenes at our aquarium!
Earth Day Celebration
Celebrating 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.
Celebrate our Earth!
Drop in anytime between 3-5pm and join us for an Earth Day activity! Included with general admission.
World Penguin Day
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.
Horseshoe Crab Celebration
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.
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.
Test Recurring
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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!
Mermaid Meet & Greet
Our mermaid is out of the water for a meet & greet in our classroom! (Included with Aquarium General Admission)
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.