Pine Barrens

Take a walk into these New Jersey ecosystems that are part of the Pinelands National Reserve.   We have partnered with the American Littoral Society to raise oysters and MATES…

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Harbor Seal

Say hello to Luseal! Lucy is a local celebrity and has lived with us since 1991. Her records indicate that she may have been attacked by a shark or hit…

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Touch Tank

You’re invited to get up close with some of the more familiar creatures found in our ocean.   Our touch tank pool allows guests to gently touch marine animals such…

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Rainforest

blue and gold macaw at jenkinsons aquarium

Located on the second floor, you’ll feel like you’ve left the ocean and entered a tropical rainforest.   Rainforests are known for their biodiversity and our monkeys and parrots are…

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Turtle Pond

We encourage guests to make positive pet choices and the residents of our turtle pond are one of the reasons why.   Many of these turtles were acquired through NJFWS…

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Pacific Habitat

This exhibit is intended to give visitors an idea of what a Pacific Ocean kelp forest looks like.   Giant perennial kelp grows in vast forests off the coast around…

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Sharks

sand tiger shark at jenkinsons aquarium

The shark tank is the largest in the aquarium and holds about 58,000 gallons of water and a variety of fish that can be found off our coast.   We…

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Coral Reef

Known as the rainforests of the sea, coral reefs support many species of plants and animals.   Found in warmer water, coral reefs are home to more species of fish,…

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