Adventure Aquarium already has plenty to keep kids busy, from the stingray touch tank and the shark tunnel to hippos Genny and Button and African blue penguins to the neon glow of Kaleidoscope Cove. Now, a new exhibit called The Boardwalk is adding a mix of seaside nostalgia, hands-on wildlife encounters, and classic boardwalk fun.
Drawing from vacation spots in New Jersey and Delaware, you’ll be able to get a taste of Jersey Shore life while inside the inland, South Jersey aquarium. Horseshoe Crab Harbor, Adventure Aquarium’s fourth touch exhibit, will let you learn about – and obviously touch – this prehistoric species (they date back 400 million years!) that is critical to the Delaware Bay and Atlantic coastal ecosystems (again, emphasis on learning!).
You’ll get boardwalk vibes from face painting, caricatures, a beachfront mural and photo zone, meet-and-greets with some animals, and an ocean-themed virtual reality experience.
“The Shore, Indoors,” includes a boardwalk plank and sand-inspired flooring, kites gliding overhead, lifeguard-style seating for aquarium staff, and cabana-themed installations.
The Boardwalk will open to the public on March 28, and is included with admission. Adventure Aquarium is located at 222 Riverside Dr., Camden.
See how cute the creatures are via our Instagram page.
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