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NJ AQUARIUMS - NEW JERSEY STATE AQUARIUMS
& FUN FISH ATTRACTIONS FOR KIDS
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Fun Aquariums to visit in NJ
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Aquariums in NJ - Find fun Aquariums and fish related learning centers in NJ!
Aquarium museums in NJ - Mammal Stranding Centers NJ - Fish museums NJ
Central/Southern NJ
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The NJ Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Drive Camden, NJ
856-365-3300
Adventurers of all shapes and sizes are welcomed at The NJ Adventure Aquarium! Touch animals in a whole new way with the new Touch Interactions! There are fifteen different exhibits and shows.
Take the kids to Gill's clubhouse, a play zone where kids can explore the lives of different aquatic fish. Irazu Falls is a sight that will impress even the most hardened explorers. The 4D Theater is a stunning theater experience that captures rare action in impossible locations, and presents intimate moments with our planet's best-loved, wildest, and most elusive creatures. Go on a thrilling adventure by swimming with sharks, going behind-the-scenes with adorable penguins, or training and feeding the seals! Come see the incredible creatures in all of the other exhibits. Strollers, water bottles, wheel chairs, food service, cameras, changing areas, and easy parking are all available.
An Adventure and an Aquarium All in One!
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Southern Shore Region NJ
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Atlantic City Aquarium
800 North New Hampshire Ave
Atlantic City, NJ
609-348-2880
The Atlantic City Aquarium is home to over 100 varieties of marine species, with 30,000 gallons of seawater. Spectacular views and three levels of exhibits provide magical and memorable family fun. You will experience oceanic thrills and chills throughout your visit. Enjoy a visit with Groman the Giant Loggerhead Turtle, exotic species in the Coral Reef, Seahorse, Moon Jellies, Moray Eel, Terrapin, Bearded Dragon, Clownfish & Anemones, Tropical Rainforest and Ocean Oddities tanks. For a more hands-on experience, interact with additional sea creatures in one of the aquarium's Touch tanks.
Expand your visit at the Aquarium and get a seat at the "Dive and Dine" live dive show. "Dive and Dine" features a diver in the aquarium's 25,000 gallon "Fish of the Mid Atlantic" tank. The audience can watch and interact with the diver as he hand-feeds the fish in the tank.
Best Aquarium in Southern NJ!
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Central Shore Region NJ
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Jenkinson's Aquarium
300 Ocean Ave Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ
732-892-0600
Jenkinson's Aquarium is located on the boardwalk in Point Pleasant, NJ. The Aquarium has proven to be a valuable educational and recreational resource, and is dedicated to educating the public on all aspects of marine life and conservation. Each exhibit is designed to promote awareness of the animals, their habitats, and conservation. The exhibits give you the opportunity to get close up to animals from around the globe. Another attraction, the touch tank, allows visitors to touch live animals ranging from a sea star to a sting ray! In addition to the educational exhibits, the aquarium offers workshops for children of all ages! Either in the aquarium or the community, the staff will greet you in a courteous and professional manner. The staff is always on hand to answer any questions you have while visiting, making it an educational and enjoyable experience. On your way out, take the fun home with you after browsing through the aquarium Gift Shop which has an extensive selection of marine related products.
Kids will Love this Aquarium!
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Southern NJ
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Northern NJ
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Pequest Trout Hatchery
605 Pequest Rd. Oxford, NJ
908-637-4125
Anyone with an interest in fish, wildlife, or the outdoors will enjoy a visit to Pequest Trout Hatchery. The barrier-free facility includes a 15-minute video showing the trout rearing operation, a self-guided tour allowing visitors to see where the trout are raised, and an exhibit hall containing live fish, as well as a display of mounted New Jersey wildlife specimens. The interactions are fun and educational for children. Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of the hiking trails, picnic areas, and free literature. Organized group programs may be scheduled and can include an actual fishing experience at the "Fishing Education Pond.
A Fun Trout Hatchery in Northern NJ!
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Southern Shore Region NJ
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Seashell Museum
2721 Asbury Avenue Ocean City, NJ
609-398-2316
The Seashell Museum in Ocean City, NJ carries over 10,000 species of seashells from all over the world. The museum features some of the rarest and most intriguing shells ever found! They also carry an extensive collection of various nautical gifts, rare and unusual animals, air plants, hermit crabs, shell candles, nightlights, shell posters and puzzles, books for children and collectors, fossils, pictures taken in a giant shark's jaw, and much more! The knowledgeable and experienced staff will be more than happy to assist you in obtaining anything else you desire to find.
Many Different Seashells to Buy!
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Northern NJ
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Blue Water Divers
806 Route 17 N Ramsey, NJ
201-327-2822
Learn to scuba dive and achieve your certification at Blue Water Divers. Blue Water Divers is family owned and is passionate about scuba diving and it's lifestyle. There is an indoor-heated pool. Blue Water Divers makes achieving your scuba certification fit your schedule easily.
Scuba Diving Lessons in Northern NJ!
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Northern NJ
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Blue Water Divers
201 Route 17 S Rochelle Park, NJ
201-843-3340
Learn to scuba dive on your own time at Blue Water Divers in Rochelle NJ. Blue Water Divers is family owned and is passionate about scuba diving and it's lifestyle. There is an indoor-heated pool. Blue Water Divers makes achieving your scuba certification easy!
Earn your Scuba Diving Certification!
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Northern Shore Region NJ |
Ocean Institute
53 Hudson Road-Sandy Hook/Highlands, NJ
732-224-2900 ext. 1302
The Ocean Institute is part of the Community Development Division of Brookdale Community College. The Institute served over 10,000 students and teachers each year. Programs and topics include: marine science field trips, oceanographic boat trips, teacher workshops, pollution, wetlands protection and recreation, watersheds, coastal problems, geology, botany, weather, classroom visits, Ocean Adventures, summer science camps, college-level lectures, adult and family activities, and other special programs on the environment.
Many Fun Fish Related Activities in NJ!
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