Who We Are

ADVENTURE AQUARIUM

Who We Are

Since opening to the public in 1993, Adventure Aquarium has made it our mission to provide the best possible care to our resident animals. Today, we are home to a vast collection of aquatic animals and offer once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to explore life underwater through up-close animal encounters, interactive touch exhibits, and the chance to see and learn about some of the ocean’s rarest and most fascinating species, all while just minutes from Center City Philadelphia.

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Now - Nov 3

Fintastic Pumpkin Glow

Explore an underwater world of festive daytime fun filled with gigantic glowing aquatic animals, all made out of pumpkins!

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The Official Adventure Aquarium App

The Adventure Aquarium App ensures you maximize every moment with unique features such as online account integration, organized home screen, interactive map, up-to-date hours & schedules, and more!

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USA Today Top 10

Voted the Best Aquarium in the Northeast!

Make a reservation at Adventure Aquarium, voted a TOP 10 Aquarium by USA Today.

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Scavenger Hunt Adventure

Fun For The Family

Find the 8 golden sharks hidden among Adventure Aquarium's thousands of animals and two million gallons of water and redeem your map for a treasure. Everyone wins in this adventure!

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EXPLORE THE UNDERWATER WORLD

Fascinating Animals

Adventure Aquarium is home to some of the most fascinating animals in the world, including:

  • The largest collection of sharks in the Northeast
  • The only hippos IN THE WORLD to be exhibited at an Aquarium
  • Green and loggerhead sea turtles
  • Two species of warm-weather penguins

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UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

One-Of-A-Kind Attractions

Immerse yourself in underwater fun as you experience our one-of-a-kind attractions, including the world’s longest v-shaped Shark Bridge, New Jersey’s longest Shark Tunnel, 3D Theater, KidZone, four Touch Exhibits, up-close animal encounters, VR experiences and more!

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