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
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World Oceans Day
Join us for this worldwide celebration of the ocean & explore ways you can help keep it clean every day. Dive demonstrations, activities, and crafts throughout the day. Included with admission.
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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 »Shark Awareness Day
Sharks are incredible, adept predators of the ocean realm, and they are not our enemies. Today is the time to bust some myths about these awesome animals. Included with admission.
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 »Behind the Scenes Tour
Discover what goes on behind the scenes at our aquarium while you tour the building. Pre-registration & sneakers are required. Ages 5 and up only. $17 Adults $11 Children
Find out more »Tea by the Sea
Enjoy afternoon tea and snacks while enjoying a visit from some of our ambassador animals and keepers. For ages 55 and up only. Pre-registration is required. $12 per person.
Find out more »Cephalopod Awareness Day
Octopus, squid, cuttlefish, and more! Today we are celebrating and sharing how fascinating and incredible they are! Join us in learning about these wonderful animals through keeper chats, crafts, and activities. Included with admission.
Find out more »Mermaid Tea Party
It’s your classic tea party with an undersea twist! Enjoy snacks and “tea,” make a craft, and more! Dress in your best mermaid outfit and join us for a magical afternoon. Pre-registration is required. Ages 4-10 only. $30 per adult/child pair $15 each additional child $20 each additional adult
Find out more »Tea by the Sea
Enjoy afternoon tea and snacks while enjoying a visit from some of our ambassador animals and keepers. For ages 55 and up only. Pre-registration is required. $12 per person.
Find out more »International Sawfish Day
We are celebrating the importance of sawfish and raising awareness about the risk of their extinction. Join us for activities, crafts, and educational displays. Included with admission.
Find out more »Behind the Scenes Tour
Discover what goes on behind the scenes at our aquarium while you tour the building. Pre-registration & sneakers are required. Ages 5 and up only. $17 Adults $11 Children
Find out more »Tea by the Sea
Enjoy afternoon tea and snacks while enjoying a visit from some of our ambassador animals and keepers. For ages 55 and up only. Pre-registration is required. $12 per person.
Find out more »Behind the Scenes Tour
Discover what goes on behind the scenes at our aquarium while you tour the building. Pre-registration & sneakers are required. Ages 5 and up only. $17 Adults $11 Children
Find out more »Junior Keepers
Friday, December 28th 8:00am-1:00pm 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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