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
May 2020
SAFE: Saving Species from Extinction
We are celebrating Endangered Species Day. Explore how we can all help ensure that wildlife and wild places are here for future generations. Included with admission.
Find out more »June 2020
World Oceans Day
Join us for this worldwide celebration of the ocean & explore ways you can help keep it clean every day. Included with admission.
Find out more »SEANET: It’s for the Birds
An event every 2 weeks that begins at 8:00am on Tuesday, repeating until August 18, 2020
Walk the beach with our staff while helping monitor local shorebird populations. Meet in front of the aquarium at 8am sharp. Ages 9 and up.
Find out more »Subs with a Sloth
Wally, our two-toed sloth, will make a special appearance while you enjoy a sandwich and a drink. Talk to his keepers and learn all about sloths. Pre-registration is required. All ages. $25 Adults $18 Children
Find out more »World Rainforest Day
We depend of the rainforests for 20% of the oxygen we breathe and the freshwater we drink. They are home to half the world's plant and animal species. Come find out how we can help save them. Included with admission.
Find out more »SEANET: It’s for the Birds
An event every 2 weeks that begins at 8:00am on Tuesday, repeating until August 18, 2020
Walk the beach with our staff while helping monitor local shorebird populations. Meet in front of the aquarium at 8am sharp. Ages 9 and up.
Find out more »Breakfast with the Animals
Start your day with a continental breakfast, meet some of our ambassador animals and chat with our keepers. Pre-registration is required. All ages! $25 Adults $18 Children
Find out more »July 2020
Kids Beach Blanket Bingo!
An event every week that begins at 6:00pm on Wednesday, repeating until August 26, 2020
Everyone knows how to play bingo! Instead of numbers we will use common items found on the beach. Beach blanket is optional. Meet in front of the aquarium. Ages 5 - 12.
Find out more »Beachcombing
An event every week that begins at 6:00pm on Monday, repeating until August 31, 2020
Explore the shore with our staff during this free program and see what you can find! All ages.
Find out more »SEANET: It’s for the Birds
An event every 2 weeks that begins at 8:00am on Tuesday, repeating until August 18, 2020
Walk the beach with our staff while helping monitor local shorebird populations. Meet in front of the aquarium at 8am sharp. Ages 9 and up.
Find out more »Kids Beach Blanket Bingo!
An event every week that begins at 6:00pm on Wednesday, repeating until August 26, 2020
Everyone knows how to play bingo! Instead of numbers we will use common items found on the beach. Beach blanket is optional. Meet in front of the aquarium. Ages 5 - 12.
Find out more »Princesses and Pirates
Today come dressed as a princess or a pirate! Whether you are royalty or a scallywag you can enjoy a quest for treasure, crafts, tattoo station, games, and more. Included with admission.
Find out more »Beachcombing
An event every week that begins at 6:00pm on Monday, repeating until August 31, 2020
Explore the shore with our staff during this free program and see what you can find! All ages.
Find out more »Kids Beach Blanket Bingo!
An event every week that begins at 6:00pm on Wednesday, repeating until August 26, 2020
Everyone knows how to play bingo! Instead of numbers we will use common items found on the beach. Beach blanket is optional. Meet in front of the aquarium. Ages 5 - 12.
Find out more »Shark Awareness Weekend
Come discover why this incredible yet misunderstood animals is so vital to our world. There will be keeper chats, activities and crafts. Included with admission.
Find out more »Shark Awareness Weekend
Come discover why this incredible yet misunderstood animals is so vital to our world. There will be keeper chats, activities and crafts. Included with admission.
Find out more »Beachcombing
An event every week that begins at 6:00pm on Monday, repeating until August 31, 2020
Explore the shore with our staff during this free program and see what you can find! All ages.
Find out more »SEANET: It’s for the Birds
An event every 2 weeks that begins at 8:00am on Tuesday, repeating until August 18, 2020
Walk the beach with our staff while helping monitor local shorebird populations. Meet in front of the aquarium at 8am sharp. Ages 9 and up.
Find out more »Kids Beach Blanket Bingo!
An event every week that begins at 6:00pm on Wednesday, repeating until August 26, 2020
Everyone knows how to play bingo! Instead of numbers we will use common items found on the beach. Beach blanket is optional. Meet in front of the aquarium. Ages 5 - 12.
Find out more »Beachcombing
An event every week that begins at 6:00pm on Monday, repeating until August 31, 2020
Explore the shore with our staff during this free program and see what you can find! All ages.
Find out more »Kids Beach Blanket Bingo!
An event every week that begins at 6:00pm on Wednesday, repeating until August 26, 2020
Everyone knows how to play bingo! Instead of numbers we will use common items found on the beach. Beach blanket is optional. Meet in front of the aquarium. Ages 5 - 12.
Find out more »August 2020
Beachcombing
An event every week that begins at 6:00pm on Monday, repeating until August 31, 2020
Explore the shore with our staff during this free program and see what you can find! All ages.
Find out more »SEANET: It’s for the Birds
An event every 2 weeks that begins at 8:00am on Tuesday, repeating until August 18, 2020
Walk the beach with our staff while helping monitor local shorebird populations. Meet in front of the aquarium at 8am sharp. Ages 9 and up.
Find out more »International Owl Awareness Day
Join us for this annual celebration of all things owl! There will be activities, crafts, and keeper chats. Included with admission.
Find out more »Kids Beach Blanket Bingo!
An event every week that begins at 6:00pm on Wednesday, repeating until August 26, 2020
Everyone knows how to play bingo! Instead of numbers we will use common items found on the beach. Beach blanket is optional. Meet in front of the aquarium. Ages 5 - 12.
Find out more »Beachcombing
An event every week that begins at 6:00pm on Monday, repeating until August 31, 2020
Explore the shore with our staff during this free program and see what you can find! All ages.
Find out more »Kids Beach Blanket Bingo!
An event every week that begins at 6:00pm on Wednesday, repeating until August 26, 2020
Everyone knows how to play bingo! Instead of numbers we will use common items found on the beach. Beach blanket is optional. Meet in front of the aquarium. Ages 5 - 12.
Find out more »Beachcombing
An event every week that begins at 6:00pm on Monday, repeating until August 31, 2020
Explore the shore with our staff during this free program and see what you can find! All ages.
Find out more »SEANET: It’s for the Birds
An event every 2 weeks that begins at 8:00am on Tuesday, repeating until August 18, 2020
Walk the beach with our staff while helping monitor local shorebird populations. Meet in front of the aquarium at 8am sharp. Ages 9 and up.
Find out more »Kids Beach Blanket Bingo!
An event every week that begins at 6:00pm on Wednesday, repeating until August 26, 2020
Everyone knows how to play bingo! Instead of numbers we will use common items found on the beach. Beach blanket is optional. Meet in front of the aquarium. Ages 5 - 12.
Find out more »