Aquarium

Jenkinsons Aquarium

Family Fun Learning Environment

Pre-registration is required for all workshops. Call (732) 899-1659. Workshop price includes all day Aquarium admission on the day of the workshop. Workshops for children ages 5 & up unless otherwise noted. Workshops are subject to cancellation.

Animal Encounters

Ever want to waddle with a penguin?  Ever want to take part in a shark feeding? Ever want to be up close with a sea turtle?  Then call or email us to book a once in a lifetime experience! Reservations must be booked 2 weeks in advance Call (732) 899-1659 or email education@jenkinsons.com to book.

Lunch with a Keeper

Enjoy pizza and a drink with one of our animal keepers. Find out what it takes to take care of our penguins, parrots, seal or reptiles followed by a behind the scenes tour of the animal’s area. Must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance. Ages 6 and up. $30 per person $50 per adult/child pair. Aquarium admission included.

2018 Program Guide

Upcoming Events › Educational Programs

November 2019

Behind the Scenes Tours

November 2 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
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One event on February 2, 2019 at 9:30am

One event on April 7, 2019 at 9:30am

One event on May 5, 2019 at 9:30am

One event on September 14, 2019 at 9:30am

One event on November 2, 2019 at 9:30am

One event on December 1, 2019 at 9:30am

Discover what goes on behind the scenes at our aquarium while you tour the building.

Pre-registration and sneakers are required.

Ages 5 and up only. $19 Adults $12 Children

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Breakfast with the Animals

November 16 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Start your day with a continental breakfast, meet some of our ambassador animals and chat with our keepers.  Pre Registration is required.  All Ages! $20 for Adults $15 for Children

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Pizza and Penguins!

November 22 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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One event on March 15, 2019 at 6:00pm

One event on May 3, 2019 at 6:00pm

One event on November 22, 2019 at 6:00pm

Your favorite flightless bird will make a special dinnertime appearence while you enjoy pizza and drinks! Learn all about them, ask their keepers questions, and meet Perky the Penguin too!
Pre-registration is required.
All ages! $20 Adults $15 Children

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December 2019

Behind the Scenes Tours

December 1 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
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One event on February 2, 2019 at 9:30am

One event on April 7, 2019 at 9:30am

One event on May 5, 2019 at 9:30am

One event on September 14, 2019 at 9:30am

One event on November 2, 2019 at 9:30am

One event on December 1, 2019 at 9:30am

Discover what goes on behind the scenes at our aquarium while you tour the building.

Pre-registration and sneakers are required.

Ages 5 and up only. $19 Adults $12 Children

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Wildlife Conservation Day

December 7 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Today provides everyone with the opportunity to learn more about wildlife conservation and how to be part of the solution to wildlife crime. Included with admission.

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The Scoop on Sloths

December 14 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

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! Pre-registration is required.

Ages 5 and up only. $19 Adults $12 Children

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Junior Keepers

December 30 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
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One event on February 18, 2019 at 8:00am

One event on October 14, 2019 at 8:00am

One event on December 30, 2019 at 8:00am

This program provides students with the opportunity to experience the aquarium from an employee's point of view.

Pre-registration & sneakers are required.

Ages 10-16 only. $80 per child.

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