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April 02, 2024
CAMDEN, N.J. (April 2, 2024)— In honor of Autism Awareness Month, Adventure Aquarium announced today that it will host sensory-inclusive hours every Sunday during the month of April from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. During these sensory-inclusive hours, the Aquarium will lower the music, soften the lights, and reduce the crowds, all in an effort to create the most enjoyable experience for guests with sensory needs.
April 02, 2024
CAMDEN, N.J. (April 2, 2024)— In honor of Autism Awareness Month, Adventure Aquarium announced today that it will host sensory-inclusive hours every Sunday during the month of April from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. During these sensory-inclusive hours, the Aquarium will lower the music, soften the lights, and reduce the crowds, all in an effort to create the most enjoyable experience for guests with sensory needs.
March 18, 2024
CAMDEN, N.J. (March 18, 2024) – Adventure Aquarium is popping into the spring sea-son with its brand-new Bubble Bash, running from March 22 to April 28. During Bubble Bash, guests can experience Spring Break by diving into the underwater world as they discover the wonder of bubbles through in-exhibit sights, hands-on activities, and Insta-worthy photo ops that are sure to POP.
March 18, 2024
CAMDEN, N.J. (March 18, 2024) – Adventure Aquarium is popping into the spring sea-son with its brand-new Bubble Bash, running from March 22 to April 28. During Bubble Bash, guests can experience Spring Break by diving into the underwater world as they discover the wonder of bubbles through in-exhibit sights, hands-on activities, and Insta-worthy photo ops that are sure to POP.
February 27, 2024
CAMDEN, N.J. (February 27, 2024) – BABY BOOM ALERT! Adventure Aquarium is excited to welcome THREE healthy new hatchlings into their little blue penguin colony! These chicks are a welcome addition to the Aquarium family and are important ambassadors to their species. Little blue penguins, which hail from the coasts of Australia and New Zealand, get their name from their plumage of slate-blue feathers and stature as the smallest penguin species.
February 27, 2024
CAMDEN, N.J. (February 27, 2024) – BABY BOOM ALERT! Adventure Aquarium is excited to welcome THREE healthy new hatchlings into their little blue penguin colony! These chicks are a welcome addition to the Aquarium family and are important ambassadors to their species. Little blue penguins, which hail from the coasts of Australia and New Zealand, get their name from their plumage of slate-blue feathers and stature as the smallest penguin species.
September 12, 2023
CAMDEN, N.J. (September 12, 2023) – This fall, guests visiting Adventure Aquarium can explore the glow deep below as they dive into an underwater realm filled with gorgeous glowing gourds of all shapes, sizes, and species during the Aquarium’s brand-new Fintastic Fall Days, running September 21 - November 5.
September 12, 2023
CAMDEN, N.J. (September 12, 2023) – This fall, guests visiting Adventure Aquarium can explore the glow deep below as they dive into an underwater realm filled with gorgeous glowing gourds of all shapes, sizes, and species during the Aquarium’s brand-new Fintastic Fall Days, running September 21 - November 5.
July 14, 2023
CAMDEN, N.J. (July 14, 2023) – This morning, the animal care team at Adventure Aquarium introduced their newest resident, a male bottlenose wedgefish named Pepper Jack, to the facility’s 760,000-gallon Ocean Realm exhibit. Pepper Jack was recently transferred to Camden from Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, GA.
July 14, 2023
CAMDEN, N.J. (July 14, 2023) – This morning, the animal care team at Adventure Aquarium introduced their newest resident, a male bottlenose wedgefish named Pepper Jack, to the facility’s 760,000-gallon Ocean Realm exhibit. Pepper Jack was recently transferred to Camden from Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, GA.
July 12, 2023
CAMDEN, N.J. (July 12, 2023) – It’s o-fish-al…Shark Summer is swimming back to Adventure Aquarium from July 17 through August 20! Guests visiting during the shark-filled festival will have the chance to learn about the oceans’ top apex predators, take a bite out of jaw-some activities, and see the Scuba Tooth Fairy (back by popular demand!) as they search for fallen shark teeth in the Aquarium’s 550,000-gallon Ocean Realm exhibit.
July 12, 2023
CAMDEN, N.J. (July 12, 2023) – It’s o-fish-al…Shark Summer is swimming back to Adventure Aquarium from July 17 through August 20! Guests visiting during the shark-filled festival will have the chance to learn about the oceans’ top apex predators, take a bite out of jaw-some activities, and see the Scuba Tooth Fairy (back by popular demand!) as they search for fallen shark teeth in the Aquarium’s 550,000-gallon Ocean Realm exhibit.
May 24, 2023
CAMDEN, N.J. (May 24, 2023) – Adventure Aquarium announced that Jennifer Porter, formerly Director of Sales and Marketing, has been promoted to VP, Executive Director for the organization.
May 24, 2023
CAMDEN, N.J. (May 24, 2023) – Adventure Aquarium announced that Jennifer Porter, formerly Director of Sales and Marketing, has been promoted to VP, Executive Director for the organization.
May 22, 2023
CAMDEN, N.J. (May 22, 2023) – Ocean lovers can bring their imaginations to life this summer as Adventure Aquarium transports the magic of the underwater world off of the big screen and under the sea as “real-life” mermaids dive deep amongst its collection of sharks from June 1-18 (Thursday-Sunday only).
May 22, 2023
CAMDEN, N.J. (May 22, 2023) – Ocean lovers can bring their imaginations to life this summer as Adventure Aquarium transports the magic of the underwater world off of the big screen and under the sea as “real-life” mermaids dive deep amongst its collection of sharks from June 1-18 (Thursday-Sunday only).
March 23, 2023
CAMDEN, N.J. (March 13, 2023) – Things are getting super-sized at Adventure Aquarium, and we're not talking about a fast food meal! The Aquarium is bringing the shore indoors from March 23 – April 16 with Super-sized Sand Sculptures presented by Visit New Jersey.
March 23, 2023
CAMDEN, N.J. (March 13, 2023) – Things are getting super-sized at Adventure Aquarium, and we're not talking about a fast food meal! The Aquarium is bringing the shore indoors from March 23 – April 16 with Super-sized Sand Sculptures presented by Visit New Jersey.
March 21, 2023
CAMDEN, N.J. (March 21, 2023) – Last month, Adventure Aquarium announced that little blue penguin parents Sheila (#8) and Spud (#3) welcomed a healthy baby boy, but the pair had yet to land on the perfect name for the baby blue. It took some time, but Sheila and Spud finally landed on their little one’s official moniker, which is…drum roll, please…TATER TOT!
March 21, 2023
CAMDEN, N.J. (March 21, 2023) – Last month, Adventure Aquarium announced that little blue penguin parents Sheila (#8) and Spud (#3) welcomed a healthy baby boy, but the pair had yet to land on the perfect name for the baby blue. It took some time, but Sheila and Spud finally landed on their little one’s official moniker, which is…drum roll, please…TATER TOT!
March 17, 2023
CAMDEN, N.J. (March 17, 2023) – After weeks of public voting, Adventure Aquarium was announced today as the #4 Aquarium in the country by USA Today.
March 17, 2023
CAMDEN, N.J. (March 17, 2023) – After weeks of public voting, Adventure Aquarium was announced today as the #4 Aquarium in the country by USA Today.
February 23, 2023
CAMDEN, N.J. (February 24, 2023) – BABY ALERT!!! Adventure Aquarium’s little blue penguin parents Sheila (#8) and Spud (#3), are proud to announce the birth of a healthy baby boy, who hatched on February 15, weighing in at 37 grams.
February 23, 2023
CAMDEN, N.J. (February 24, 2023) – BABY ALERT!!! Adventure Aquarium’s little blue penguin parents Sheila (#8) and Spud (#3), are proud to announce the birth of a healthy baby boy, who hatched on February 15, weighing in at 37 grams.
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January 16, 2023
CAMDEN, N.J. (January 16, 2023) – Adventure Aquarium announced today that a new eight-armed friend has joined their aquatic collection. Guests can now see Charlie, the Aquarium’s new giant Pacific octopus (GPO), who brings with them some mysteries!
January 16, 2023
CAMDEN, N.J. (January 16, 2023) – Adventure Aquarium announced today that a new eight-armed friend has joined their aquatic collection. Guests can now see Charlie, the Aquarium’s new giant Pacific octopus (GPO), who brings with them some mysteries!
November 21, 2022
CAMDEN, N.J. (November 21, 2022) – Adventure Aquarium invites holiday lovers to splash into the spirit of Fishmas for an experience worth writing to the North Pole about during Christmas Underwater, running Friday, November 25 to Saturday, December 24.
November 21, 2022
CAMDEN, N.J. (November 21, 2022) – Adventure Aquarium invites holiday lovers to splash into the spirit of Fishmas for an experience worth writing to the North Pole about during Christmas Underwater, running Friday, November 25 to Saturday, December 24.
November 01, 2022
CAMDEN, N.J. (November 1, 2022) – KultureCity has partnered with Adventure Aquarium to make sure all of the programs and events that the venue hosts are sensory-inclusive. This new initiative will promote an accommodating and positive experience for all guests with sensory issues that visit the Aquarium in Camden.
November 01, 2022
CAMDEN, N.J. (November 1, 2022) – KultureCity has partnered with Adventure Aquarium to make sure all of the programs and events that the venue hosts are sensory-inclusive. This new initiative will promote an accommodating and positive experience for all guests with sensory issues that visit the Aquarium in Camden.
September 28, 2022
CAMDEN, N.J. (September 28, 2022) – Make your autumn aquatic and FALL for underwater fun at Adventure Aquarium during Scarecrows of the Sea as a crew of seaworthy scarecrows takes up residence throughout the Aquarium from October 5 through November 13. Each scarecrow is handcrafted by Aquarium employees and features a unique aquatic theme – keep an eye out for pirates, penguins, mermaids, and more!
September 28, 2022
CAMDEN, N.J. (September 28, 2022) – Make your autumn aquatic and FALL for underwater fun at Adventure Aquarium during Scarecrows of the Sea as a crew of seaworthy scarecrows takes up residence throughout the Aquarium from October 5 through November 13. Each scarecrow is handcrafted by Aquarium employees and features a unique aquatic theme – keep an eye out for pirates, penguins, mermaids, and more!
September 26, 2022
CAMDEN, N.J. (September 26, 2022) – Adventure Aquarium revealed today that they reached their 2022 fundraising goal of $30,000 for Adventure Aquarium ACTS, an initiative that supports conservation and community efforts. The goal was announced earlier this year to commemorate the Aquarium’s year-long 30th birthday celebration.
September 26, 2022
CAMDEN, N.J. (September 26, 2022) – Adventure Aquarium revealed today that they reached their 2022 fundraising goal of $30,000 for Adventure Aquarium ACTS, an initiative that supports conservation and community efforts. The goal was announced earlier this year to commemorate the Aquarium’s year-long 30th birthday celebration.
July 25, 2022
CAMDEN, N.J. (July 25, 2022) – Adventure Aquarium is shining a spotlight on the pearly whites of the ocean’s most feared creatures with some help from a new magical friend during Shark Tooth Summer from August 4-September 5.
July 25, 2022
CAMDEN, N.J. (July 25, 2022) – Adventure Aquarium is shining a spotlight on the pearly whites of the ocean’s most feared creatures with some help from a new magical friend during Shark Tooth Summer from August 4-September 5.
June 28, 2022
CAMDEN, N.J. (June 28, 2022) – This July, The Sea Beast will surface at Adventure Aquarium with underwater fun for all ages! On July 3, in partnership with Netflix, Adventure Aquarium will host an early, private screening event of the platform’s newest animated title, “The Sea Beast,” giving Aquarium Members an early look at the highly-anticipated animated film before it is released worldwide on July 8. This collaboration marks Adventure Aquarium’s first-ever partnership with Netflix.
June 28, 2022
CAMDEN, N.J. (June 28, 2022) – This July, The Sea Beast will surface at Adventure Aquarium with underwater fun for all ages! On July 3, in partnership with Netflix, Adventure Aquarium will host an early, private screening event of the platform’s newest animated title, “The Sea Beast,” giving Aquarium Members an early look at the highly-anticipated animated film before it is released worldwide on July 8. This collaboration marks Adventure Aquarium’s first-ever partnership with Netflix.
June 27, 2022
CAMDEN, N.J. (June 27, 2022) – Adventure Aquarium’s Nile hippo Genny is celebrating a one-in-a-melon birthday on July 10 as she turns 22 in 2022! Genny has decided to celebrate this special occasion with a week-long birthday bash fit for hippo royalty, complete with the chance to donate to hippo conservation efforts, watermelon-themed sweet treats, and even a visit from the 2022 National Watermelon Queen.
June 27, 2022
CAMDEN, N.J. (June 27, 2022) – Adventure Aquarium’s Nile hippo Genny is celebrating a one-in-a-melon birthday on July 10 as she turns 22 in 2022! Genny has decided to celebrate this special occasion with a week-long birthday bash fit for hippo royalty, complete with the chance to donate to hippo conservation efforts, watermelon-themed sweet treats, and even a visit from the 2022 National Watermelon Queen.
June 02, 2022
CAMDEN, N.J. (June 2, 2022) – Adventure Aquarium’s Flying Fish Beer Garden is once again open just in time for the start of summer, giving guests the chance to enjoy a cold beer, craft cocktail, or spiked slushy from the Aquarium’s outdoor balcony, which overlooks the Philadelphia skyline on the Camden Waterfront.
June 01, 2022
CAMDEN, N.J. (June 1, 2022) – Adventure Aquarium recently introduced a new virtual reality experience that feels so real that you won’t believe you’re not ACTUALLY exploring underwater within arm’s reach of some of the ocean’s most impressive creatures. The Aquarium’s new virtual reality experience features six pods and a selection of themed shows, taking guests under the sea and up close to sharks, whales, squids, and even mermaids!
June 01, 2022
CAMDEN, N.J. (June 1, 2022) – Adventure Aquarium recently introduced a new virtual reality experience that feels so real that you won’t believe you’re not ACTUALLY exploring underwater within arm’s reach of some of the ocean’s most impressive creatures. The Aquarium’s new virtual reality experience features six pods and a selection of themed shows, taking guests under the sea and up close to sharks, whales, squids, and even mermaids!
May 23, 2022
CAMDEN, N.J. (May 23, 2022) –Adventure Aquarium announced today, World Turtle Day, that their 30th birthday party will continue with all things turtle-y awesome during their Summer Shell-A-Bration, taking place from May 27 through June 26.
May 23, 2022
CAMDEN, N.J. (May 23, 2022) –Adventure Aquarium announced today, World Turtle Day, that their 30th birthday party will continue with all things turtle-y awesome during their Summer Shell-A-Bration, taking place from May 27 through June 26.
May 20, 2022
CAMDEN, N.J. (May 20, 2022) – Today marks Endangered Species Day, and as a three-decades-long accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), Adventure Aquarium is committed to maintaining the absolute highest standard of animal care and exhibition, providing top-level care to a slate of different species, including those that are both at-risk and critically endangered.
May 20, 2022
CAMDEN, N.J. (May 20, 2022) – Today marks Endangered Species Day, and as a three-decades-long accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), Adventure Aquarium is committed to maintaining the absolute highest standard of animal care and exhibition, providing top-level care to a slate of different species, including those that are both at-risk and critically endangered.
March 22, 2022
CAMDEN, N.J. (March 22, 2022) – HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BUTTON! Today, Adventure Aquarium’s Nile hippo Button is excited to celebrate her 25th birthday with Aquarium staff, guests, and fellow animal residents. As part of her birthday celebration presented by Xfinity, Aquarium staff surprised Button with a delicious birthday cake made from squash and watermelon – download video here.
February 09, 2022
Parent Company, Herschend Enterprises, Launches Substantial Education Benefit, Available to all Team Members, Starting Day One of Employment
February 07, 2022
Do you believe in underwater magic? You will after visiting the Adventure Aquarium’s Mermaids experience where underwater enchantment awaits and imagination comes to life.
February 07, 2022
Do you believe in underwater magic? You will after visiting the Adventure Aquarium’s Mermaids experience where underwater enchantment awaits and imagination comes to life.
January 10, 2022
CAMDEN, N.J. – Adventure Aquarium is offering FREE admission on weekdays for children ages 2- to 12-years-old with the purchase of an adult ticket Jan. 10 through Feb. 4.
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