Aquarium

10am - 5pm
2024-05-01, 2024-04-08 08:00 - 2024-04-30 17:00, 2024-02-29, 2023-12-08 (America/New_York) | NJ

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.

Sensory Saturday
2024-04-20 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.

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.

Scoops on Sloths
2024-04-12 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!

Junior Keepers
2024-04-06 08:00 - 11:00, 2024-03-29 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 (America/New_York)

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
To register click here

Behind the Scenes Tour
2024-02-04 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)

Scoop on Sloths
2024-01-26 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! Limited amount of participants. Price of program includes general admission for the day. $30 Adults (12 years and up) $20 Children (Ages 5 – 11) Pre-registration & payment is required. To register click here.

Wake up with Wally
2024-01-13 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
Did you know sloths can sleep up to 15 hours a day? Join Wally for an (early for him) morning visit! Come in your pajamas and read a book, make a craft and have a visit with our sleepy sloth! Children ages 4-8. $20 per child. This is a drop off/pick up program. Includes general admission for the day.
Click here to register!

10am-4pm
2023-12-31

Sea of Lights
2023-12-28 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join us for our annual indoor Holiday and Lights Spectacular, Sea of Lights, this December 9th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 27th & 28th from 4-8pm each night! There will be various forms of entertainment each night 5-8pm as well! For more info on tickets and pricing please visit:
Santa will be back on December 9th, 16th, 22nd & 23rd for photos from 5-8pm and then he’ll be heading into the Aquarium after Christmas to dive in the tanks on December 27th & 28th at 5pm & 6:30pm. We are also excited to bring you NEW holiday entertainment this year including Princess Sweets & Treats with the Winter Princess & Queen, Elf Storytime, Snow-ville Shows with the green gift stealer, Eyes of the Wild Animal Shows and holiday character meet and greets including the happy reindeer and dancing snowman from your favorite “chilly” movie!
Sea of Lights takes place inside the Jenkinson’s Pavilion as well as the Jenkinson’s Aquarium.
Sea of Lights Entertainment Schedule:
Saturday, December 9
5-8pm Photos with Santa
5-7pm Princess Sweets & Treats with the Snow Princess
5:30pm, 6:30pm & 7:30pm Elf Storytime
Saturday, December 16
5-8pm Photos with Santa
5:30pm & 7pm Snow-Ville Show with Little Miss Christmas-ville & The Green Gift Stealer
6-8pm Happy Reindeer
Friday, December 22
5-8pm Photos with Santa
5-7pm Princess Sweets & Treats with the Snow Queen
5:30pm, 6:30pm & 7:30pm Elf Storytime
Saturday, December 23rd
5-8pm Photos with Santa
5:30pm & 7pm Snow-Ville Show with Little Miss Christmas-ville & The Green Gift Stealer
6-8pm Happy Reindeer
Wednesday, December 27th & Thursday, December 28th
5pm Diving Santa*
5:30pm Eyes of the Wild – Winter Survivors
6-8pm Dancing Snowman
6:30pm Diving Santa*
7pm Eyes of the Wild – Winter Survivors

10am-8pm
2023-12-28 10:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)

Closed
2023-12-25 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)

10am-2pm
2023-12-24 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)

10am - 7pm
2023-09-16

10am - 8pm
2023-09-08
