NJ AQUARIUMS - NEW JERSEY STATE AQUARIUMS
& FUN FISH ATTRACTIONS FOR KIDS
Fun Aquariums to visit in NJ
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
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.
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.
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.
Mammal Stranding Center 3625 Brigantine Blvd., Brigantine, NJ
609-266-0538 The Marine Mammal Stranding Center is a private non-profit organization. Since the Center's founding in 1978, staff and volunteers have responded to over 3570 calls for stranded whales, dolphins, seals, and sea turtles that washed ashore on New Jersey beached. These animals are brought back to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center for rehabilitations. When ready, they are released. Take a tour of the Center, and see the 1000-gallon outdoor observation tank! After, visit the Sea Life Educational Center and Gift Shop to see 25 life-sized replicas of marine mammals and fish, as well a "Please Touch" display of marine mammal bones. The gift area is one of the sources of funding for the Center to maintain its operations.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.