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Adventure Aquarium

Name: Adventure Aquarium
Address: 1 Riverside Dr, Camden, NJ 08103, Camden, NJ, US
Telephone: (844) 474-3474
Rating: 4.6

★★★★☆ 4.6 (19233 reviews)

📍 1 Riverside Dr, Camden, NJ 08103

📞 (844) 474-3474

🌐 www.adventureaquarium.com

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–4 PM
Tuesday	10 AM–4 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–4 PM
Thursday	10 AM–4 PM
Friday	10 AM–4 PM
Saturday	9:30 AM–5 PM
Sunday	9:30 AM–5 PM

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About Adventure Aquarium

Diverse aquarium with a theater & hippos. Massive aquarium with a 3D theater, plus hippos, stingrays & an underwater shark tunnel. Features a unique 'Shark Bridge' exhibit that allows visitors to walk directly above sharks and other marine life in an immersive viewing experience. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 19,233 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Aquarium
Best For: All ages, families with kids
Highlights: Shark tank with glass tunnel, hippos, giant Pacific octopus, touch tanks, Kaleidoscope Cove kids area
Admission: $34-$42 adults, $29-$36 kids (weekday/weekend pricing)
Time to Visit: 2-3 hours for full experience

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Features a unique 'Shark Bridge' exhibit that allows visitors to walk directly above sharks and other marine life in an immersive viewing experience
⭐Houses a massive hippo tank offering close-up views of hippos, which is an unusual feature for an aquarium as hippos are not typical marine animals
⭐Features interactive seasonal events including a Christmas celebration where a diving Santa performs in the shark tank
⭐Recently completely revamped the Kaleidoscope Cove kids area with interactive black-light sections and a projector-based fish coloring activity where children's artwork is displayed on a live digital display
⭐Includes a dedicated sensory-friendly booth within Kaleidoscope Cove to accommodate visitors with sensory sensitivities in an accessible manner

💬 What Visitors Say

🕐Visit on weekday mornings to experience minimal crowds and shorter ticket lines. Reserve tickets online beforehand regardless of day to avoid long waits, especially during special events and weekends when the aquarium gets very busy.
💬Pack your own lunch and snacks since food is significantly overpriced. Bring a reusable water bottle to use the free water refill station throughout the facility, which will save money and reduce waste.
💬Plan for 2-3 hours to fully explore all exhibits and read descriptions, or allow 1 hour for a quick walkthrough. The newly renovated Kaleidoscope Cove kids area with glowing black light sections and interactive fish projection activity is worth dedicating time to explore.
💬Save approximately 15% on admission through AAA discounts, or watch for promotional deals like 'buy one adult ticket get one free child ticket.' Check for seasonal special events (Animal Crossing, Fintastic Pumpkin Glow, Christmas with diving Santa in shark tank) that add extra value to your visit.
💡The Hippo tank and Shark Bridge are standout exhibits that kids find especially exciting. All touch tanks (stingrays, sharks, starfish, reefs) are included with general admission at no extra cost, making them excellent value for interactive learning experiences.