Get adventurous with a behind-the-scenes experience featuring some of our most beloved aquatic creatures. Once-in-a-lifetime encounters include snorkeling with sharks and rays, tong-feeding sea turtles, pop-in visits with endangered African penguins, and snack time with our Nile hippos.
For questions, please email info@adventureaquarium.com or call 844-474-FISH (3474).
Put on a wet suit to test the waters and snorkel within inches of our sandbar and sand tiger sharks! Then, feed and swim with dozens of playful stingrays!
Reservations are strongly recommended for all guests visiting the aquarium.
Encounter Pricing - $190
Members - $148
Price does not include 6.625% NJ sales tax and online fees
- Each session is for up to six (6) guests.
- Fridays @ 1:00 PM
- Saturday & Sunday @ 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM
- Estimated length of full experience: 1 hour 45 minutes (including approximately 45 minutes in the water)
Package Includes:
Shark & Ray Encounter experience
General Admission to the aquarium
Free parking for 1 car per paid participant
Souvenir snorkel and mask (All gear except bathing suits, towels, water shoes and toiletries will be provided.)
In order to maintain the safety of all visitors, individuals participating in the Shark & Ray Encounter must possess the physical ability to navigate stairs, ladders, and slopes within the entry and exit points.
Proof of age required, ages 12-17 must be accompanied by a paid participating parent or guardian. Guests must bring their own swimsuit, towel, and water shoes!
Put on a wet suit to test the waters and snorkel within inches of our sandbar and sand tiger sharks! Then, feed and swim with dozens of playful stingrays!
Reservations are strongly recommended for all guests visiting the aquarium.
Encounter Pricing - $190
Members - $148
Price does not include 6.625% NJ sales tax and online fees
- Each session is for up to six (6) guests.
- Fridays @ 1:00 PM
- Saturday & Sunday @ 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM
- Estimated length of full experience: 1 hour 45 minutes (including approximately 45 minutes in the water)
Package Includes:
Shark & Ray Encounter experience
General Admission to the aquarium
Free parking for 1 car per paid participant
Souvenir snorkel and mask (All gear except bathing suits, towels, water shoes and toiletries will be provided.)
In order to maintain the safety of all visitors, individuals participating in the Shark & Ray Encounter must possess the physical ability to navigate stairs, ladders, and slopes within the entry and exit points.
Proof of age required, ages 12-17 must be accompanied by a paid participating parent or guardian. Guests must bring their own swimsuit, towel, and water shoes!
Help feed Adventure Aquarium’s most fabulous duo, get all your hippo-tastic questions answered, and check out where our girls go when they aren’t on exhibit.
Aquarium Admission Not Included
Admission to the aquarium MUST be purchased separately for this add-on encounter. Reservations are strongly recommended for all guests visiting the aquarium.
Add-On Encounter Pricing - $74.99
Members - $64.99
- Every day 15 minutes before close
Package Includes:
Free parking for 1 car
One hippo painting per group
Price does not include 6.625% NJ sales tax and online fees.
Must be 8 years of age or older to participate. Proof of age required, ages 8-17 must be accompanied by a paid participating parent or guardian. Closed toed shoes are required.
Help feed Adventure Aquarium’s most fabulous duo, get all your hippo-tastic questions answered, and check out where our girls go when they aren’t on exhibit.
Aquarium Admission Not Included
Admission to the aquarium MUST be purchased separately for this add-on encounter. Reservations are strongly recommended for all guests visiting the aquarium.
Add-On Encounter Pricing - $74.99
Members - $64.99
- Every day 15 minutes before close
Package Includes:
Free parking for 1 car
One hippo painting per group
Price does not include 6.625% NJ sales tax and online fees.
Must be 8 years of age or older to participate. Proof of age required, ages 8-17 must be accompanied by a paid participating parent or guardian. Closed toed shoes are required.
Help feed Adventure Aquarium’s most fabulous duo, get all your hippo-tastic questions answered, and check out where our girls go when they aren’t on exhibit.
Aquarium Admission Not Included
Admission to the aquarium MUST be purchased separately for this add-on encounter. Reservations are strongly recommended for all guests visiting the aquarium.
Add-On Encounter Pricing - $74.99
Members - $64.99
- Every day 15 minutes before close
Package Includes:
Free parking for 1 car
One hippo painting per group
Price does not include 6.625% NJ sales tax and online fees.
Must be 8 years of age or older to participate. Proof of age required, ages 8-17 must be accompanied by a paid participating parent or guardian. Closed toed shoes are required.
Waddle On Over. Get ready for an up-close and personal opportunity with our African penguins. Get 20 minutes with a pack of penguin pals and exclusive time with a penguin expert.
Aquarium Admission Not Included. Closed-toed shoes required.
Admission to the aquarium MUST be purchased separately for this add-on encounter. Reservations are strongly recommended for all guests visiting the aquarium.
Add-On Encounter Pricing:
Adult - $ 34.99
Child - $ 29.99
Members:
Adult - $ 29.99
Child - $ 24.99
- Space is limited to up to eight guests.
- Thursday - Sunday @ 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, and 2:30 PM
Package Includes:
Penguin house visit
Up close with a penguin (no touch)
An educational talk with a biologist
Price does not include 6.625% NJ sales tax and online fees.
Does not include parking or general admission.
In order to maintain the safety of all visitors, individuals participating in the African Penguin Encounter must possess the physical ability to navigate stairs, ladders, and slopes within the entry and exit points.
Must be 5 years of age or older to participate. Proof of age required, ages 5-17 must be accompanied by a paid participating parent or guardian. Under no circumstance will a child under 5 be permitted in the penguin pop-up encounter. Closed toed shoes are required.
Waddle On Over. Get ready for an up-close and personal opportunity with our African penguins. Get 20 minutes with a pack of penguin pals and exclusive time with a penguin expert.
Aquarium Admission Not Included. Closed-toed shoes required.
Admission to the aquarium MUST be purchased separately for this add-on encounter. Reservations are strongly recommended for all guests visiting the aquarium.
Add-On Encounter Pricing:
Adult - $ 34.99
Child - $ 29.99
Members:
Adult - $ 29.99
Child - $ 24.99
- Space is limited to up to eight guests.
- Thursday - Sunday @ 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, and 2:30 PM
Package Includes:
Penguin house visit
Up close with a penguin (no touch)
An educational talk with a biologist
Price does not include 6.625% NJ sales tax and online fees.
Does not include parking or general admission.
In order to maintain the safety of all visitors, individuals participating in the African Penguin Encounter must possess the physical ability to navigate stairs, ladders, and slopes within the entry and exit points.
Must be 5 years of age or older to participate. Proof of age required, ages 5-17 must be accompanied by a paid participating parent or guardian. Under no circumstance will a child under 5 be permitted in the penguin pop-up encounter. Closed toed shoes are required.
Waddle On Over. Get ready for an up-close and personal opportunity with our African penguins. Get 20 minutes with a pack of penguin pals and exclusive time with a penguin expert.
Aquarium Admission Not Included. Closed-toed shoes required.
Admission to the aquarium MUST be purchased separately for this add-on encounter. Reservations are strongly recommended for all guests visiting the aquarium.
Add-On Encounter Pricing:
Adult - $ 34.99
Child - $ 29.99
Members:
Adult - $ 29.99
Child - $ 24.99
- Space is limited to up to eight guests.
- Thursday - Sunday @ 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, and 2:30 PM
Package Includes:
Penguin house visit
Up close with a penguin (no touch)
An educational talk with a biologist
Price does not include 6.625% NJ sales tax and online fees.
Does not include parking or general admission.
In order to maintain the safety of all visitors, individuals participating in the African Penguin Encounter must possess the physical ability to navigate stairs, ladders, and slopes within the entry and exit points.
Must be 5 years of age or older to participate. Proof of age required, ages 5-17 must be accompanied by a paid participating parent or guardian. Under no circumstance will a child under 5 be permitted in the penguin pop-up encounter. Closed toed shoes are required.
Waddle On Over. Get ready for an up-close and personal opportunity with our African penguins. Get 20 minutes with a pack of penguin pals and exclusive time with a penguin expert.
Aquarium Admission Not Included. Closed-toed shoes required.
Admission to the aquarium MUST be purchased separately for this add-on encounter. Reservations are strongly recommended for all guests visiting the aquarium.
Add-On Encounter Pricing:
Adult - $ 34.99
Child - $ 29.99
Members:
Adult - $ 29.99
Child - $ 24.99
- Space is limited to up to eight guests.
- Thursday - Sunday @ 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, and 2:30 PM
Package Includes:
Penguin house visit
Up close with a penguin (no touch)
An educational talk with a biologist
Price does not include 6.625% NJ sales tax and online fees.
Does not include parking or general admission.
In order to maintain the safety of all visitors, individuals participating in the African Penguin Encounter must possess the physical ability to navigate stairs, ladders, and slopes within the entry and exit points.
Must be 5 years of age or older to participate. Proof of age required, ages 5-17 must be accompanied by a paid participating parent or guardian. Under no circumstance will a child under 5 be permitted in the penguin pop-up encounter. Closed toed shoes are required.
Help care for, train, and tong-feed our massive loggerhead and green sea turtles from a dock floating on top of our 760,000 Ocean Realm exhibit.
Aquarium Admission Not Included
Admission to the aquarium MUST be purchased separately for this add-on encounter. Requires 48hr advance purchase.
- Daily @ 1:15 PM
Package Includes:
Free parking for 1 car
Price does not include 6.625% NJ sales tax and online fees.
In order to maintain the safety of all visitors, individuals participating in the Sea Turtle Encounter must possess the physical ability to navigate stairs, ladders, and slopes within the entry and exit points.
Must be 8 years of age or older to participate. Proof of age required, ages 8-17 must be accompanied by a paid participating parent or guardian. Closed toed shoes are required. Member discounts are available to Gold and Platinum Members. Verify membership credentials.
Help care for, train, and tong-feed our massive loggerhead and green sea turtles from a dock floating on top of our 760,000 Ocean Realm exhibit.
Aquarium Admission Not Included
Admission to the aquarium MUST be purchased separately for this add-on encounter. Requires 48hr advance purchase.
- Daily @ 1:15 PM
Package Includes:
Free parking for 1 car
Price does not include 6.625% NJ sales tax and online fees.
In order to maintain the safety of all visitors, individuals participating in the Sea Turtle Encounter must possess the physical ability to navigate stairs, ladders, and slopes within the entry and exit points.
Must be 8 years of age or older to participate. Proof of age required, ages 8-17 must be accompanied by a paid participating parent or guardian. Closed toed shoes are required. Member discounts are available to Gold and Platinum Members. Verify membership credentials.
Help care for, train, and tong-feed our massive loggerhead and green sea turtles from a dock floating on top of our 760,000 Ocean Realm exhibit.
Aquarium Admission Not Included
Admission to the aquarium MUST be purchased separately for this add-on encounter. Requires 48hr advance purchase.
- Daily @ 1:15 PM
Package Includes:
Free parking for 1 car
Price does not include 6.625% NJ sales tax and online fees.
In order to maintain the safety of all visitors, individuals participating in the Sea Turtle Encounter must possess the physical ability to navigate stairs, ladders, and slopes within the entry and exit points.
Must be 8 years of age or older to participate. Proof of age required, ages 8-17 must be accompanied by a paid participating parent or guardian. Closed toed shoes are required. Member discounts are available to Gold and Platinum Members. Verify membership credentials.
Go behind the scenes for an up-close encounter with our team of unique animal ambassadors. During this 40-minute encounter, you will meet four of our fascinating ambassador animals which include mammals, birds, and reptiles in our collection.
Aquarium Admission Not Included.
Primary Animals: African Bullfrog, Southern Three Banded and Large Hairy Armadillos, Parrot-demonstrating a behavior, and Prehensile-tailed Porcupine
Secondary Animals: Pine Snake, Red Footed and Yellow Footed Tortoise, Sand Boa, Giant African Millipede, Lesser Madagascar Hedgehog Tenrec, and Chinchillas
Admission to the aquarium MUST be purchased separately for this add-on encounter. Reservations are strongly recommended for all guests visiting the aquarium.
Price does not include 6.625% NJ sales tax and online fees.
- Times: 11:00 AM and 2:15 PM Thursday - Sunday
Must be 5 years of age or older to participate. Proof of age required, ages 5-17 must be accompanied by a paid participating parent or guardian. Closed toed shoes are required.
NJ is a no touch state, therefore all animals used during this Encounter are off limits to be touched by participants.
Go behind the scenes for an up-close encounter with our team of unique animal ambassadors. During this 40-minute encounter, you will meet four of our fascinating ambassador animals which include mammals, birds, and reptiles in our collection.
Aquarium Admission Not Included.
Primary Animals: African Bullfrog, Southern Three Banded and Large Hairy Armadillos, Parrot-demonstrating a behavior, and Prehensile-tailed Porcupine
Secondary Animals: Pine Snake, Red Footed and Yellow Footed Tortoise, Sand Boa, Giant African Millipede, Lesser Madagascar Hedgehog Tenrec, and Chinchillas
Admission to the aquarium MUST be purchased separately for this add-on encounter. Reservations are strongly recommended for all guests visiting the aquarium.
Price does not include 6.625% NJ sales tax and online fees.
- Times: 11:00 AM and 2:15 PM Thursday - Sunday
Must be 5 years of age or older to participate. Proof of age required, ages 5-17 must be accompanied by a paid participating parent or guardian. Closed toed shoes are required.
NJ is a no touch state, therefore all animals used during this Encounter are off limits to be touched by participants.
Go behind the scenes for an up-close encounter with our team of unique animal ambassadors. During this 40-minute encounter, you will meet four of our fascinating ambassador animals which include mammals, birds, and reptiles in our collection.
Aquarium Admission Not Included.
Primary Animals: African Bullfrog, Southern Three Banded and Large Hairy Armadillos, Parrot-demonstrating a behavior, and Prehensile-tailed Porcupine
Secondary Animals: Pine Snake, Red Footed and Yellow Footed Tortoise, Sand Boa, Giant African Millipede, Lesser Madagascar Hedgehog Tenrec, and Chinchillas
Admission to the aquarium MUST be purchased separately for this add-on encounter. Reservations are strongly recommended for all guests visiting the aquarium.
Price does not include 6.625% NJ sales tax and online fees.
- Times: 11:00 AM and 2:15 PM Thursday - Sunday
Must be 5 years of age or older to participate. Proof of age required, ages 5-17 must be accompanied by a paid participating parent or guardian. Closed toed shoes are required.
NJ is a no touch state, therefore all animals used during this Encounter are off limits to be touched by participants.
Go behind the scenes for an up-close encounter with our team of unique animal ambassadors. During this 40-minute encounter, you will meet four of our fascinating ambassador animals which include mammals, birds, and reptiles in our collection.
Aquarium Admission Not Included.
Primary Animals: African Bullfrog, Southern Three Banded and Large Hairy Armadillos, Parrot-demonstrating a behavior, and Prehensile-tailed Porcupine
Secondary Animals: Pine Snake, Red Footed and Yellow Footed Tortoise, Sand Boa, Giant African Millipede, Lesser Madagascar Hedgehog Tenrec, and Chinchillas
Admission to the aquarium MUST be purchased separately for this add-on encounter. Reservations are strongly recommended for all guests visiting the aquarium.
Price does not include 6.625% NJ sales tax and online fees.
- Times: 11:00 AM and 2:15 PM Thursday - Sunday
Must be 5 years of age or older to participate. Proof of age required, ages 5-17 must be accompanied by a paid participating parent or guardian. Closed toed shoes are required.
NJ is a no touch state, therefore all animals used during this Encounter are off limits to be touched by participants.
Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at Adventure Aquarium? A member of our husbandry team will take you on a guided, in-depth tour highlighting all that goes into running an aquarium and providing exceptional care to our animals.
Aquarium Admission Not Included
During this 45-minute encounter, you will visit:
Price does not include 6.625% NJ sales tax and online fees.
- Daily @ 2:30 PM
In order to maintain the safety of all visitors, individuals participating in the Behind the Scenes Tour must possess the physical ability to navigate stairs, ladders, and slopes within the entry and exit points.
Admission to the aquarium MUST be purchased separately for this add-on encounter. Reservations are strongly recommended for all guests visiting the aquarium. Children must be accompanied by a paid participating parent or guardian. Closed toed shoes are required.
Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at Adventure Aquarium? A member of our husbandry team will take you on a guided, in-depth tour highlighting all that goes into running an aquarium and providing exceptional care to our animals.
Aquarium Admission Not Included
During this 45-minute encounter, you will visit:
Price does not include 6.625% NJ sales tax and online fees.
- Daily @ 2:30 PM
In order to maintain the safety of all visitors, individuals participating in the Behind the Scenes Tour must possess the physical ability to navigate stairs, ladders, and slopes within the entry and exit points.
Admission to the aquarium MUST be purchased separately for this add-on encounter. Reservations are strongly recommended for all guests visiting the aquarium. Children must be accompanied by a paid participating parent or guardian. Closed toed shoes are required.
Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at Adventure Aquarium? A member of our husbandry team will take you on a guided, in-depth tour highlighting all that goes into running an aquarium and providing exceptional care to our animals.
Aquarium Admission Not Included
During this 45-minute encounter, you will visit:
Price does not include 6.625% NJ sales tax and online fees.
- Daily @ 2:30 PM
In order to maintain the safety of all visitors, individuals participating in the Behind the Scenes Tour must possess the physical ability to navigate stairs, ladders, and slopes within the entry and exit points.
Admission to the aquarium MUST be purchased separately for this add-on encounter. Reservations are strongly recommended for all guests visiting the aquarium. Children must be accompanied by a paid participating parent or guardian. Closed toed shoes are required.
Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at Adventure Aquarium? A member of our husbandry team will take you on a guided, in-depth tour highlighting all that goes into running an aquarium and providing exceptional care to our animals.
Aquarium Admission Not Included
During this 45-minute encounter, you will visit:
Price does not include 6.625% NJ sales tax and online fees.
- Daily @ 2:30 PM
In order to maintain the safety of all visitors, individuals participating in the Behind the Scenes Tour must possess the physical ability to navigate stairs, ladders, and slopes within the entry and exit points.
Admission to the aquarium MUST be purchased separately for this add-on encounter. Reservations are strongly recommended for all guests visiting the aquarium. Children must be accompanied by a paid participating parent or guardian. Closed toed shoes are required.
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