Jenkinson's Aquarium

Jenkinson's Aquarium 📍Jersey Shore
🌟AZA Accredited
🐠 https://linktr.ee/jenkinsonsaquarium We offer a Perky the Penguin Birthday Party for children turning four years or older.
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Jenkinson’s Aquarium is a privately owned facility located on the boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. Opening in June of 1991, Jenkinson’s Aquarium has proven to be a valuable educational and recreational resource, as evidenced by its growing popularity. The aquarium is dedicated to educating the public on all aspects of marine life and conservation. Each exhibit is designed to promote awarenes

s of the animals, their habitats and conservation. Exhibits such as Atlantic sharks, Pacific sharks, coral reefs, penguins, and seals give you the opportunity to get up close 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, as well as professional development workshops for teachers and group tours for schools and scout groups. Groups are provided a general tour of the building and can choose between a number of Focus Programs that will highlight a chosen topic. If your group is unable to make it to the aquarium, we can come to you through our Outreach Program. If you are looking for somewhere special to have your child’s birthday party, the aquarium is just the place. The aquarium is also available for evening functions such as wedding receptions, corporate parties or business meetings. For those who wish to volunteer their time, Jenkinson’s Aquarium has an extensive volunteer program for those over the age of sixteen. The aquarium staff, including volunteers, participate in many community programs including Adopt-a-Highway and NJ Community Water Watch. Either in the community or at the aquarium, our staff will greet you in a courteous and professional manner. The staff is on hand to answer any of your questions while visiting, making it an enjoyable and educational experience. On your way out, you can take the fun home with you after browsing through our aquarium Gift Shop which has an extensive selection of marine related products. Jenkinson's Aquarium is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). AZA is America’s leading accrediting organization for zoos and aquariums, and accredits only those institutions that have achieved rigorous, professional standards for animal welfare and management, veterinary care, wildlife conservation and research, education, safety, staffing, and more. The aquarium is open all year for your convenience, closing only on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. If you would like information on the aquarium, educational workshops, our Outreach Program, birthday parties or rentals, please call (732) 899-1212. For information on group tours, please call Group Sales at (732) 892-3274. We look forward to hearing from you!

🐙 Some days it would be nice to have 8 arms
07/03/2025

🐙 Some days it would be nice to have 8 arms

We are thrilled that our sponsored sea turtle, JerSea, was released in North Carolina! And the excitement continues as o...
07/02/2025

We are thrilled that our sponsored sea turtle, JerSea, was released in North Carolina! And the excitement continues as our staff was able to assist in the tagging of Gloria for her upcoming July 8th release right off our beach! This Kemp's Ridley was rehabilitated at Sea Turtle Recovery, and it has now recovered from a lung infection. Please check out our and Sea Turtle Recovery's social media pages for all of the release details, and help us celebrate JerSea and Gloria's journey home!

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We are thrilled for another summer of Sea Turtle Recovery coming to Jenkinson’s to release five patients back into the o...
07/01/2025

We are thrilled for another summer of Sea Turtle Recovery coming to Jenkinson’s to release five patients back into the ocean! Be sure to arrive early on July 8th. You don’t want to miss this turtley awesome experience!🌊🐢

Sea Turtle Recovery is thrilled to announce the release of 5 of our patients on July 8th! Hercules, Gloria, Hope, Behati, and Nellie have all been examined and cleared for release back into the ocean! This means that you will see three species of sea turtles complete their trek home!

Note: STR has sometimes experienced cold water upwelling and/or other emergency that has had to cancel our release. Please check Sea Turtle Recovery's page the morning of the event. If there is not an update by 6:30am on the morning of the release, then the release is still happening!

The release will be held July 8th near Water Street on the beach next to Jenkinson's Aquarium sometime between 7:30 and 8am ( The time is estimated and subject to animal preparation and traffic from our hospital inside the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo to the ocean.) The event is free but a donation to support Sea Turtle Recovery's nonprofit while you watch is strongly encouraged!

Please consider adopting a sea turtle or come to our brunch on September 21st to help our cause. Details available soon at seaturtlerecovery.org

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Due to the weather, we are cancelling or Beach Bingo for tonight (7/1). We'll hopefully see you next Tuesday at 6pm!
07/01/2025

Due to the weather, we are cancelling or Beach Bingo for tonight (7/1). We'll hopefully see you next Tuesday at 6pm!

💤 Don't snooze on these upcoming events!🏖️ Beach Walks - every Monday at 6pm - Come explore the beach with our Aquarium ...
06/30/2025

💤 Don't snooze on these upcoming events!

🏖️ Beach Walks - every Monday at 6pm - Come explore the beach with our Aquarium staff and see what treasures you can find! Be sure to meet us in front of the aquarium for this free event. *Weather permitting*

🏝️ Beach Bingo - every Tuesday at 6pm - Join us for Bingo on the Beach! This is a free event. Please meet our staff infront of the aquarium. *Weather permitting*

🧜🏼‍♀️ Mermaid Meet & Greet - July 7th, 6:30-8pm - Our mermaid is out of the water and ready for a meet and greet in our classroom. Included with general admission.

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🦖 Jurassic Weekend Day 2! 🦖Be sure to stop by today (6/29) from 2-5pm as we go prehistoric! Take part in scavenger hunt ...
06/29/2025

🦖 Jurassic Weekend Day 2! 🦖

Be sure to stop by today (6/29) from 2-5pm as we go prehistoric! Take part in scavenger hunt and a fossil dig, check out our real fossil (including a real dinosaur egg!), and more! All included with general admission.

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🦖 Jurassic Weekend! 🦖Join us today (6/28) from 2-5pm for fun of Jurassic proportions! Take part in a scavenger hunt, a ...
06/28/2025

🦖 Jurassic Weekend! 🦖

Join us today (6/28) from 2-5pm for fun of Jurassic proportions! Take part in a scavenger hunt, a fossil dig, and more! All included with general admission.

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⏳Just waiting patiently for the weekend.⏳Don't forget to stop by this Saturday (6/28) and Sunday (6/29) from 2-5pm each ...
06/27/2025

⏳Just waiting patiently for the weekend.⏳

Don't forget to stop by this Saturday (6/28) and Sunday (6/29) from 2-5pm each day for our Jurassic Weekend! Take part in a scavenger hunt and fossil dig, as well as other activities and game! All included with general admission.

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🦖 Jurassic Weekend! 🦖We’re going prehistoric! Join us this weekend (6/28 & 6/29) from 2-5pm each day for fun of Jurassic...
06/26/2025

🦖 Jurassic Weekend! 🦖

We’re going prehistoric! Join us this weekend (6/28 & 6/29) from 2-5pm each day for fun of Jurassic proportions with activities, a scavenger hunt, crafts, and even a real dinosaur egg! It’s going to be dino-riffic Included with general admission.

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🧜🏼‍♀️ Mermaid Meet & Greet! 🧜🏼‍♀️Our enchanting mermaid is back today (6/25) from 6:30-8pm and will be out of the water ...
06/25/2025

🧜🏼‍♀️ Mermaid Meet & Greet! 🧜🏼‍♀️

Our enchanting mermaid is back today (6/25) from 6:30-8pm and will be out of the water for a magical meet-and-greet! Included with general admission.

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🦖 Jurassic Weekend! 🦖We're going prehistoric this weekend (6/28 & 6/29) from 2-5pm each day! It'll a weekend of Jurassic...
06/24/2025

🦖 Jurassic Weekend! 🦖

We're going prehistoric this weekend (6/28 & 6/29) from 2-5pm each day! It'll a weekend of Jurassic proportions with activities, a scavenger hunt, crafts, and even a real dinosaur egg! It’s going to be dino-riffic! Included with general admission.

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🏖️ Beach Walk! 🏖️Get ready for our FIRST Beach Walk of the summer! Come explore the beach with our aquarium staff today ...
06/23/2025

🏖️ Beach Walk! 🏖️

Get ready for our FIRST Beach Walk of the summer! Come explore the beach with our aquarium staff today and every Monday at 6pm. Meet in front of the aquarium and see what treasures you can find!

*WEATHER PERMITTING*

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Address

300 Ocean Avenue
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
08742

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 10pm
Tuesday 10am - 10pm
Wednesday 10am - 10pm
Thursday 10am - 10pm
Friday 10am - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 10am - 10pm

Telephone

(732) 899-1659

Website

https://linktr.ee/jenkinsonsaquarium

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