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
August 2019
Beachcombing
One event on July 8, 2019 at 6:00pm
One event on July 15, 2019 at 6:00pm
One event on July 22, 2019 at 6:00pm
One event on July 29, 2019 at 6:00pm
One event on August 5, 2019 at 6:00pm
One event on August 12, 2019 at 6:00pm
One event on August 19, 2019 at 6:00pm
One event on August 26, 2019 at 6:00pm
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!
One event on June 25, 2019 at 8:00am
One event on July 9, 2019 at 8:00am
One event on July 23, 2019 at 8:00am
One event on August 6, 2019 at 8:00am
One event on August 20, 2019 at 8:00am
Walk the beach with our staff while helping monitor shorebird populations. Meet in front of the aquarium at 8:00am sharp. Ages 9 and up.
Find out more »Kid’s Beach Blanket Bingo!
One event on July 10, 2019 at 6:00pm
One event on July 17, 2019 at 6:00pm
One event on July 24, 2019 at 6:00pm
One event on July 31, 2019 at 6:00pm
One event on August 7, 2019 at 6:00pm
One event on August 14, 2019 at 6:00pm
One event on August 21, 2019 at 6:00pm
One event on August 28, 2019 at 6:00pm
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
One event on July 8, 2019 at 6:00pm
One event on July 15, 2019 at 6:00pm
One event on July 22, 2019 at 6:00pm
One event on July 29, 2019 at 6:00pm
One event on August 5, 2019 at 6:00pm
One event on August 12, 2019 at 6:00pm
One event on August 19, 2019 at 6:00pm
One event on August 26, 2019 at 6:00pm
Explore the shore with our staff during this free program and see what you can find! All ages.
Find out more »Kid’s Beach Blanket Bingo!
One event on July 10, 2019 at 6:00pm
One event on July 17, 2019 at 6:00pm
One event on July 24, 2019 at 6:00pm
One event on July 31, 2019 at 6:00pm
One event on August 7, 2019 at 6:00pm
One event on August 14, 2019 at 6:00pm
One event on August 21, 2019 at 6:00pm
One event on August 28, 2019 at 6:00pm
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 »September 2019
Behind the Scenes Tours
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
Find out more »Mermaid Tea Party
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 »October 2019
Sloth Saturday
Join as we bring awareness to the rehabilitation, well-being and conservation of sloths. There will be keeper chats, activities and crafts. Included with admission.
Find out more »African Penguin Awareness Day
Today is dedicated to raising worldwide awareness about the plight of the endangered African Penguin. Included with admission.
Find out more »Junior Keepers
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.
Find out more »November 2019
Behind the Scenes Tours
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
Find out more »Pizza and Penguins!
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
December 2019
Behind the Scenes Tours
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
Find out more »Wildlife Conservation Day
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.
Find out more »The Scoop on Sloths
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
Find out more »Junior Keepers
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.
Find out more »