Aquarium

Family Fun Friday
2025-04-25 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, 08742, 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
2025-04-26 11:00 - 16:00 | The Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, 08742, 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.
Included with general admission.

10am - 6pm
2025-05-03 10:00 - 2025-05-04 18:00, 2025-05-11 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-18 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-01 10:00 - 18:00 | NJ

Junior Keepers (7-11 year olds)
2025-05-04 08:00 - 11:00 | The Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, 08742, 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.
Ages 7-11 years. $100 per Child.
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10am - 5pm
2025-05-05 10:00 - 2025-05-09 17:00, 2025-05-12 10:00 - 2025-05-15 17:00, 2025-05-19 10:00 - 2025-05-22 17:00, 2025-05-27 10:00 - 2025-05-30 17:00, 2025-06-02 10:00 - 2025-06-05 17:00, 2025-06-09 10:00 - 2025-06-12 17:00 | NJ

Penguins & Pajamas
2025-05-10 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-17 09:00 - 10:00 | The Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, 08742, 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 children of all ages.
$25 Adults (12 years and up) / $25 Children (Ages 3-11) / Children 2 & Under are FREE.
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10am - 7pm
2025-05-10 10:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-08 10:00 - 19:00 | NJ

10am - 6pm
2025-05-16 10:00 - 18:00 | The Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, 08742, United States

10am - 8pm
2025-05-17 10:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-26 10:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-06 10:00 - 20:00 | NJ

10am - 10pm
2025-05-23 10:00 - 2025-05-25 22:00, 2025-06-07 10:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-14 10:00 - 22:00 | NJ

Sensory Saturday
2025-05-31 09:00 - 10:00 | The Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, 08742, United States
Guests 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.

10am - 9pm
2025-05-31 10:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-13 10:00 - 21:00 | NJ

Beach Walk
2025-06-07 07:00 - 08:00 | The Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, 08742, United States
Explore 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.

World Ocean Day
2025-06-08 12:00 - 16:00 | The Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, 08742, United States
Get ready to SPLASH into the celebration of the sea during World Ocean Day. Meet a Mermaid, enjoy crafts & activities, learn all about the ocean, and watch a mermaid swim! Visit the mermaid in our classroom from 12:00-12:30pm, and then watch her swim at 2pm & 3pm.
Included with general admission.

World Sea Turtle Day
2025-06-14 12:00 - 16:00 | The Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, 08742, United States
Come learn about one of the world’s most beloved sea creatures – sea turtles! Join us for keeper chats, activities, crafts, and more!
Included with general admission.
