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Penguins & Pajamas
Penguins & Pajamas
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…
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Sealabration
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!
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Junior Keepers (7-11 year olds)
Junior Keepers (7-11 year olds)
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.…
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Sensory Saturday
Sensory Saturday
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.
Earth Day Celebration
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.
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Family Fun Friday
Family Fun Friday
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.
3 events,
Penguins & Pajamas
Penguins & Pajamas
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, along with a before-hours Aquarium visit.…
World Penguin Day
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.
2 events,
Yoga
Yoga
Start 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…