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
April 2019
Turtle Appreciation Day
MATES Project Terrapin will be here for turtle talks, educational displays, crafts, and story time for the kids. SCUTES, the MATES Terrapin mascot will be here too! Included with admission.
Find out more »May 2019
Pizza and Penguins!
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
Morning Beach Walks
Bring the family and join an interpreter for a walk on the beach as they share information about shells, birds, marine animals, beach creatures and more. You never know what you might find along the way.
All ages.
Find out more »Behind the Scenes Tours
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 »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 2019
SEANET: It’s for the birds!
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 »SEANET: It’s for the birds!
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 »July 2019
Beachcombing
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!
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, gems, and more. Included with admission.
Find out more »Beachcombing
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!
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!
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 animal 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 animal is so vital to our world. There will be keeper chats, activities and crafts. Included with admission.
Find out more »Beachcombing
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!
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
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!
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!
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
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!
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 2019
Pinelands Appreciation Day
The NJ Pinelands is a unique habitat and home to dozens of rare plant and animal species. There will be keeper chats with out Pinelands animals, activities, and crafts. Included with admission.
Find out more »Beachcombing
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!
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!
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
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!
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
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!
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 »