THE AQUARIUM IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED for renovations but is due to open late summer/early fall of 2023. You can call 609-348-2880 for a recorded message about the opening date.
The Atlantic City Aquarium is a must see if you’re looking for a family friendly place to visit when you’re in Atlantic City, and the price is affordable. Kids are sponges who love living creatures and take in the world around them with amazement and wonder. It’s beautiful to watch their awe!
They’ll be interested in the touch tank, exotic animal show and the underwater exhibits. On the 3rd floor you’ll find an observatory where you can see where you are in relation to the city, beach and boardwalk. This is an excellent learning experience for the kids!
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When you arrive with your kids, they can try to find:
- Elliot the Bearded Dragon
- Ray the Cownose Stingray
- The Loggerhead turtle
- Max the American Lobster
- Bella the Columbian Red Tailed Boa
- Blue Momma the Blue Tongue Skink
- Terry the Sea Turtle
- Harry the Octopus
- Toby the White’s Tree Frog
- Boop the Sulcata Tortoise
- Clownfish
- Australian Snake Necked Turtles
And many more!!
Admission
September thru June last admission is 4:30 pm and in the busier summer months, last admission is at 5:00 pm.
The Atlantic City Aquarium is closed on the following major holidays:
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
- New Year’s Day
Price of Admission
- $10.00 – Adults 13-61
- $7.00 – Seniors 62+
- $6.00 – Children 4-12
- Free – Children 3 and under
Directions and Parking
The Atlantic City Aquarium is located in Historic Gardiner’s Basin at 800 North New Hampshire Avenue in the Marina District of Atlantic City.
To find us, from north or south, take the Garden State Parkway to the Atlantic City Expressway East. When in Atlantic City head north on either Pacific or Atlantic Avenues and turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue. You’ll find the entrance to Gardiner’s Basin just past the large statue of Neptune.
If coming from the west, take either the Atlantic City Expressway or Route 30 east, then follow the same instructions as above.
Parking is free.
Read More: The Official Website of City of Atlantic City, NJ – Aquarium (acnj.gov)
Watch Videos: About the Atlantic City Aquarium – – Video Search Results (yahoo.com)
You might find this Historic Gardiner’s Basin article interesting or helpful as it’s home to the Atlantic City Aquarium, some great restaurants and other attractions. Gardiner’s Basin offers many fun and exciting things to do!
