Jenkinson's Aquarium Beach Bingo! Tuesdays at 6pm on the beach in front of the aquarium. It’s BINGO time on the sand! Join the Aquarium staff for games, prizes, and beachside fun under the palm trees! *Weather Permitting*
Jenkinson's Boardwalk Aquarium Beach Walk Free for everyone! Mondays at 6pm Explore the beach with our staff and see what treasures you can find! Weather permitting
Jenkinson's Aquarium & This is Yoga, NJ Yoga Sunday, May 17th Sunday, June 14th Sunday, July 12th Sunday, August 16th 9am-10am Enjoy an hour-long yoga class with This Is Yoga NJ surrounded by fascinating sea life, including our playful seals, Turbo and Noelani. A perfect way to blend relaxation with a unique aquatic experience! Includes admission […]
Penguins & Pajamas Waddle your way into a wonderful morning with your favorite flightless friends! Put on your favorite pair of pajamas and join us in learning all about penguins through storytelling, a craft, and a special Meet & Greet with one of our African penguins. This program is open to children of all ages! […]
This is a great program for those future marine biologists! Come experience the aquarium from an employee’s point of view. Learn how to provide animal care including training, enrichment, and feeding for a variety of animals. You’ll go behind the scenes, meet some of our animals, and talk with our care staff. Pre-registration & sneakers […]
Turtle Tales Every Thursday in July at 6pm under the radio deck Discover the world of turtles through shells, stories, and surprises in this interactive program for all ages!
Jenkinson's Aquarium Wake up with Wally! Saturday, June 20th Saturday, July 18th Saturday, August 22nd 9am-10am Pre-registration required Did you know sloths can sleep up to 15 hours a day? Join Wally for an (early for him) morning visit! Come in your pajamas to read a book, make a craft and have a visit with […]
Discover what goes on behind the scenes at our aquarium! Includes admission for the day. Sneakers are required. Ages 5 and up only. $30 Adults (12 years and up) / $20 Children (Ages 5-11). Behind the Scenes Tour | Aquarium
Jenkinson's Aquarium World Ocean Day Saturday June 13th 12-4pm Celebrate the ocean & the extraordinary inhabitants that reside there. Join us for keeper chats, face painting, activities, crafts, and more! Included with general admission.
Jenkinson's Aquarium 35 Years of Wonder Anniversary Weekend. 1991-2026 Celebrating 35 years is a remarkable milestone for any institution—but for an aquarium, it represents decades of inspiring a sea of change. Join us in our celebration with entertainment and activities all weekend long. Saturday June 6th & Sunday June 7th from 12 - 4pm each […]
Jenkinson's Aquarium Sensory Saturdays Guests with autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing or cognitive challenges, as well as guests requiring assistance for disabilities are invited to explore the aquarium before we open to the public. To create a sensory friendly environment there will be a decreased noise level, limited visual stimulation and less crowding. General admission […]
Tiny Tides & Tunes Thursday, May 28th 9:00am-9:45am Join us for a fintastic parent/child, play-based music program with Hope & Harmony NJ, where little ones can dive into music-making in a way that feels joyful and meaningful—surrounded by mesmerizing aquatic friends. Ages newborn-5 ONLY. This does include all day admission. $45 per parent/child pair $25 per […]
Jenkinson's Aquarium Horseshoe Crab & Migratory Bird Day May 9th 12pm-4pm Learn about the relationship between Red Knot Birds and Horseshoe Crabs! At least 11 species of migratory birds rely on horseshoe crab eggs as their primary food supply during migration. The eggs replenish their fat supply during their trip from South American wintering areas […]
Jenkinson's Aquarium Not Your Typical Egg Hunt This is not your typical egg hunt. Walk the beach with a guide to find and identify skate egg cases! This event is free. We will meet on the beach in front of the Aquarium. *Weather permitting* Skate Egg Hunt | Aquarium
Jenkinson's Aquarium and This is Yoga NJ Enjoy an hour-long yoga class with This Is Yoga NJ surrounded by fascinating sea life, including our playful seals, Turbo and Noelani. A perfect way to blend relaxation with a unique aquatic experience! Includes admission for the day. This program is planned as an All Levels Yoga class geared […]
