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Families with young children looking for an interactive, short-duration outing.
Atlantic City Aquarium
US
Aquarium·Educational, Compact, Family Oriented
The Atlantic City Aquarium provides an engaging, bite-sized marine experience perfect for a light afternoon outing. While smaller than major metropolitan aquariums, it excels in providing hands-on opportunities, such as touch tanks where visitors can interact with horseshoe crabs and sharks. The facility is highly regarded for its friendly and knowledgeable staff who are eager to share information about the diverse sea life, including tropical fish and their resident sea turtle. Visitors can explore various marine habitats and historical maritime equipment, such as an outdoor diving bell. It is an ideal stop for families with young children seeking an accessible and educational way to spend a few hours by the shore.
The Atlantic City Aquarium provides an engaging, bite-sized marine experience perfect for a light afternoon outing. While smaller than major metropolitan aquariums, it excels in providing hands-on opportunities, such as touch tanks where visitors can interact with horseshoe crabs and sharks. The facility is highly regarded for its friendly and knowledgeable staff who are eager to share information about the diverse sea life, including tropical fish and their resident sea turtle. Visitors can explore various marine habitats and historical maritime equipment, such as an outdoor diving bell. It is an ideal stop for families with young children seeking an accessible and educational way to spend a few hours by the shore.
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Address
800 N New Hampshire Ave,Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
Websiteacnj.gov
Phone(609) 348-2880
Hours
ClosedDaily 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Highlights
Interactive touch tanks for hands-on animal encounters.
Large sea turtle exhibit.
Knowledgeable and friendly staff.
Educational displays featuring sharks and rays.
Outdoor historical diving bell exhibit.
Currency
USD $
Time of Day
Lunch
Languages Spoken
English
Occasion Tags
Family, Tourists, Kids
Reviews
4.0
Great3,2 K reviews
The Atlantic City Aquarium maintains a solid reputation as a welcoming, family-friendly attraction, boasting a 4.0-star rating. Reviewers frequently praise the interactive nature of the facility, specifically highlighting the touch tanks as a favorite for children. While some guests have noted that the aquarium is smaller than larger commercial counterparts and have encountered renovations affecting floor access, the general consensus remains positive regarding the quality of the exhibits and the helpfulness of the staff. Visitors appreciate the opportunity to see species like sharks, diamondback terrapins, and a large sea turtle up close. Many suggest it is best viewed as a 'light outing' rather than a full-day excursion, making it a perfect, manageable stop for those visiting the Atlantic City area.
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Location
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States