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Meet The 15 Mermaids Diving Deep at Adventure Aquarium
February 22, 2024
Over the next few weeks, you’ll find mermaids diving deep with sharks, wading with stingrays, and singing the songs of the sea as you immerse yourself in an underwater adventure that takes you to the deepest depths of the ocean.
Meet The 15 Mermaids Diving Deep at Adventure Aquarium
February 22, 2024
Over the next few weeks, you’ll find mermaids diving deep with sharks, wading with stingrays, and singing the songs of the sea as you immerse yourself in an underwater adventure that takes you to the deepest depths of the ocean.
5 Recycling Best Practices
January 16, 2024
According to a new survey by Forbes, 62% of respondents said they feel pressured to set a New Year’s resolution. Choosing and sticking to a resolution goal can be challenging, but if executed successfully, the results are so gratifying! If you’re still stumped on choosing a goal for 2024, we suggest doing something good for the Earth, like learning to practice cleaner recycling habits to ensure reusable materials don’t end up in landfills.
5 Recycling Best Practices
January 16, 2024
According to a new survey by Forbes, 62% of respondents said they feel pressured to set a New Year’s resolution. Choosing and sticking to a resolution goal can be challenging, but if executed successfully, the results are so gratifying! If you’re still stumped on choosing a goal for 2024, we suggest doing something good for the Earth, like learning to practice cleaner recycling habits to ensure reusable materials don’t end up in landfills.
5 REASONS A HIPPOPOTAMUS IS THE LUCKIEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT YOU’LL NEVER GET
December 26, 2023
Everyone knows the iconic holiday tune, “I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas,” but many don’t know much about these massive mammals. While they are adored by many for their goofy nature and cute faces, it’s safe to say that you would not be pleased if a hippo had actually ended up under your Christmas tree. Read on below to learn why a hippo is the luckiest gift you didn’t get this holiday season!
5 REASONS A HIPPOPOTAMUS IS THE LUCKIEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT YOU’LL NEVER GET
December 26, 2023
Everyone knows the iconic holiday tune, “I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas,” but many don’t know much about these massive mammals. While they are adored by many for their goofy nature and cute faces, it’s safe to say that you would not be pleased if a hippo had actually ended up under your Christmas tree. Read on below to learn why a hippo is the luckiest gift you didn’t get this holiday season!
8 Sustainable Gift Ideas To Consider This Holiday Season
November 28, 2023
The holiday season has arrived, which means many of us are scrambling to figure out what to get the loved ones on our gift-giving list. There are endless options out there, but not to worry! We are here to give you tips on some of the best eco-friendly options you can gift this year.
8 Sustainable Gift Ideas To Consider This Holiday Season
November 28, 2023
The holiday season has arrived, which means many of us are scrambling to figure out what to get the loved ones on our gift-giving list. There are endless options out there, but not to worry! We are here to give you tips on some of the best eco-friendly options you can gift this year.
Four Misconceptions About Animals
October 26, 2023
Learn about a few "scary" species that aren't quite so spooky once you get to know them!
Four Misconceptions About Animals
October 26, 2023
Learn about a few "scary" species that aren't quite so spooky once you get to know them!
How Invasive Species Affect The Ecosystem
September 20, 2023
Invasive species are plants, animals, and other living organisms that have made their way into non-native ecosystems. While a new species making its way into a non-native ecosystem might not sound too serious, many invasive species have left a lasting impact on local habitats as they outcompete native species for food, habitats, and other essential resources.
How Invasive Species Affect The Ecosystem
September 20, 2023
Invasive species are plants, animals, and other living organisms that have made their way into non-native ecosystems. While a new species making its way into a non-native ecosystem might not sound too serious, many invasive species have left a lasting impact on local habitats as they outcompete native species for food, habitats, and other essential resources.
Do Animals Have A Sense Of Family?
August 17, 2023
There are countless species in the animal kingdom, all of which are unique to each other in how they move, breathe, adapt, and, most importantly, reproduce! Each animal species reproduces and cares for its young differently, but some are much better at the concept of “parenthood” than others.
10 Jaw-Dropping Facts About Sharks
July 17, 2023
Sharks are incredible creatures that are incredibly misunderstood. Despite the scary images you might see in movies or pop culture, sharks are a unique species that play a crucial role in the prosperity of our oceans. Read below to learn more about sharks and what makes them so jaw-some!
Meet The 10 Mermaids Diving Deep At Adventure Aquarium
May 30, 2023
Over the next few weeks, you’ll find mermaids diving deep with sharks, wading with stingrays, and singing the songs of the sea as you immerse yourself in an underwater adventure that takes you to the deepest depths of the ocean.
5 Things To Know About Coral & Reef-safe Sunblock
May 23, 2023
When you’re at the beach, it’s important to lather up with sunscreen to protect your skin. But did you know that it’s just as important to make sure you’re using a product that is environmentally friendly?
6 Ways To Help Turtles Cross The Road (The Right Way)!
April 24, 2023
There are plenty of ways to help sea turtles and other ocean life through practices like recycling and consuming sustainable seafood, but did you know that there are species right here in New Jersey that need your help too?
6 Tips For Sand Sculpting (From A Professional)!
March 27, 2023
Super-Sized Sand Sculptures, presented by Visit New Jersey, have arrived at Adventure Aquarium! While sand sculptures are always jaw-some to look at, it’s even more impressive knowing the time and effort that goes into creating these larger-than-life pieces from start to finish.
Do Hippos Diet?
February 14, 2023
Hippos are known for their voluptuous figures, but did you know that even hippos sometimes have to go on a diet? At the moment, Genny and Button, Adventure Aquarium’s resident Nile hippos, are reluctantly learning that lesson.
5 Reasons To Become An Adventure Aquarium Gold Member
January 17, 2023
Located just outside Philadelphia in the heart of Camden, New Jersey, Adventure Aquarium is home to a fantastic array of creatures like the largest collection of sharks in the Northeast (including a great hammerhead shark), green and loggerhead sea turtles, African and little blue penguins, a pair of Nile hippos, and countless other aquatic animals!
A Festive Experience is Coming to Adventure Aquarium
December 06, 2021
The holiday season is a special time of year at Adventure Aquarium! Christmas Underwater returns for it’s 13th season bringing with it the immersive experiences visitors have enjoyed each and every year. They have even added new exciting events and features to celebrate this year!
Feathers for a Cause
October 29, 2021
The beautiful feathers of tropical birds are nothing short of majestic. The beauty of their lush orange, red and green feathers catch your eye when their wings spread wide.
Hard at Work: Meet Our Biologists
October 04, 2021
The behind-the-scenes at Adventure Aquarium are just as interesting as what you experience when you visit.
Delaware River: Our highway to the ocean
September 27, 2021
The Delaware River is steeped in natural beauty, history and significance to everything that lives in its watershed. Flowing 330 miles from New York State to the Atlantic Ocean, the Delaware River is our region’s “highway to the ocean.”
Meet A Shark’s Closest Relative: The Stingray
August 04, 2021
Certainly, some of your fondest family memories are times with your cousins. From family vacations to holiday seasons you may even consider your cousins some of your closest (and maybe favorite) relatives. While humans use historic records to track their family tree, the animal kingdom too has a web of family members, including sharks and stingrays.
Top 10 Things To Do On Camden’s Waterfront
June 25, 2021
There is no better view of Philadelphia than from Camden’s Waterfront. Visitors, exercisers and dog walkers alike enjoy the brick pathway that lines the Delaware River. Home to many attractions and restaurants, there is more to do on Camden’s Waterfront than you might know.
5 Endangered Animal Species that Call Adventure Aquarium Home
May 12, 2021
From awareness weekends to our new Action for Animals Audio Tour, Adventure Aquarium is dedicated to protecting and saving animals. Among its many conservation efforts, the Aquarium partners with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) to focus efforts on saving endangered species.
Adventure Aquarium’s First Audio Tour: Listen, Learn and Act
May 04, 2021
To celebrate the Association for Zoos and Aquariums’ Party for the Planet, Adventure Aquarium is debuting a free, self-guided audio tour for guests to listen to during their visit. Narrated by Adventure Aquarium’s dedicated team, you choose the order and the pace to learn about some of our favorite animals, the challenges these species face in the wild and the steps you can take to help protect these magnificent creatures.
Oceanic Layer Cake
April 04, 2021
The Earth is a big place. With five ocean basins (the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern and Artic) water covers two thirds of the earth’s surface. Think of the ocean as a layer cake, broken into zones based on sunlight, temperature and water pressure, just not as tasty.
A Shark Enthusiasts Guide to Adventure Aquarium
April 02, 2021
Sharks are some of the coolest creatures in the sea, and Adventure Aquarium provides nothing short of a shark-tacular experience! With the largest collection of sharks in the Northeast, the Aquarium is home to numerous species of these magnificent fish, ranging from lounging carpet sharks to cruising sharks of the open ocean.
All About Pacific Blacktip Sharks
March 19, 2021
Adventure Aquarium is proud to welcome two Pacific blacktip reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) to Ocean Realm, the aquarium’s largest exhibit containing 760,000 gallons of seawater and featuring over 400 animals, including Anchor, a great hammerhead shark, silky sharks, loggerhead turtle, green sea turtles, stingrays and giant groupers.
10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Little Blue Penguins
March 08, 2021
While the anticipated pandemic baby boom for humans is being called a “baby bust,” Adventure Aquarium is booming with little blue penguin (Eudyptula minor) chicks.
Why Are Invasive Species So Bad?
February 24, 2021
If you are in the Philadelphia-area, you’ve probably had run-ins with the Asian lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula). We unofficially enlisted ourselves on a mission to smash and crush these invasive nuisances during the summer of 2020. Perhaps these actions were a therapeutic way for us to deal with a pandemic, but ultimately we were protecting our environment.
How To Get Married At Adventure Aquarium
February 14, 2021
From a first date to your wedding day, Adventure Aquarium is the perfect place to celebrate any love milestone.
Triple the Fun this African Penguin Breeding Season at Adventure Aquarium
February 02, 2021
Believe it or not, African Penguins are listed as “Endangered” under the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. As an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)-accredited facility, Adventure Aquarium takes part in AZA’s Species Survival Plan (SSP), a program that oversees the population management of select species, including African Penguins, to enhance conservation of species in the wild.
5 Fascinating Facts About Horseshoe Crabs
January 26, 2021
Horseshoe crabs were sunbathing on the sandy beaches of New Jersey long before any shore-goers. Check out five interesting facts about these prehistoric invertebrates that have been on planet Earth since the Ordovician Period, which was 445 million years ago!
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