School Groups
Bring your school group to Adventure Aquarium to experience the wonder of one-of-a-kind exhibits throughout two million gallons of water. Upgrades include add-on classroom and auditorium programs, reserved lunch space and a double feature in our 3D theater.
Download the 2022-2023 Field Trip Planner to learn about our field trip options.
Educator Night at Adventure Aquarium
Network with fellow teachers and explore the Aquarium during Educator Night!
October 20
3:00pm-7:00pm
School Group Pricing
Are you a Title-1 School? Special discounted pricing may be available to you. Mention your Title 1 status when you reach out to book.
All school groups get one free chaperone for every 10 students.
Upgrade Your Field Trip:
Lunchroom reservation: $10 per table (each table seats a maximum of 8 people)
Classroom or auditorium program: $4 per person
3D double feature: $4 per person
Behind-the-Scenes Tour: $10 per person (9th grade and up–limited to 20 participants)
Field trips are self-guided and generally take about 2-2 1/2 hours. Allow extra time if you book lunch space or a classroom program.
Ready To Book?
Follow these easy steps to book your field trip!
- Select a date that you would like to bring your group to Adventure Aquarium. It is helpful to have a few back up dates in mind in case of sellouts.
- Call the Group Sales office at 800-616-JAWS (5297) or fill out a Field Trip Request Form and someone will get back to you in 1-2 business days.
- Pay a 50% deposit to hold your date and time. Payment can be made by check or credit card. Purchase orders for the full amount can be accepted in lieu of a deposit.
- Final headcount and payment or purchase order are due no later than 14 days prior to your scheduled field trip. No group sales payments can be accepted at the door. Any additional students or chaperones not on your reservation will charged general admission pricing.
Advance reservations are required, and must be booked two business days in advance. Groups that arrive without a reservation will be charged a “day of” price. Please plan ahead and call the Group Sales Department at 800-616-JAWS (5297) to schedule your visit.
Educational Programs
Stem-based classroom programs and behind-the-scenes tours to engage your students while supporting the science curriculum.
Adventure Aquarium
Note: Greater Philadelphia is open for business and welcoming visitors. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, individual businesses may still require masks. Your best bet: Check online or call ahead.
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Overview
Discover the wonders of life underwater at Adventure Aquarium, sitting just across the Delaware River from downtown Philadelphia in Camden, New Jersey.
This celebrated attraction features one-of-a-kind exhibits comprised of more than 15,000 aquatic animals throughout two million gallons of water.
Why Visit
Revel in life underwater at Adventure Aquarium, located on the Camden waterfront.
The family-friendly attraction features one-of-a-kind exhibits where visitors come face-to-face with penguins, sea turtles, sharks, stingrays and other creatures of the deep.
Adventure Aquarium is the only aquarium in the world to exhibit Nile hippos. — Photo by J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia
Admission to Adventure Aquarium includes access to daily shows and up-close animal experiences. — Photo courtesy Adventure Aquarium
Must-See
Adventure Aquarium is home to the largest collection of sharks in the Northeast.
Among other highlights, Adventure Aquarium is home to the largest collection of sharks in the Northeast, and is one of two aquariums in the United States to have a great hammerhead shark on exhibit.
If that weren’t enough, it also holds the distinction of being the only aquarium in the world to exhibit Nile hippos. Adventure Aquarium has two – Button and Genny!
Other popular favorite exhibits include Little Blue Beach, home to some of the cutest and smallest penguins in the world; Sea Turtle Cove, which shines a light on various endangered species of sea turtles; Pirates Passage, showcasing aquatic animals from all over that warm-water region; and the pulse-pounding Shark Bridge, suspended just inches above the sharks in Shark Realm.
Admission & Info
Admission to Adventure Aquarium includes access to daily shows and up-close animal experiences like hippo and penguin feedings, meet-and-greets with the aquarium’s dive team, and discussions with on-staff experts.
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Adventure Aquarium
When you’re visiting Philadelphia, you don’t need to dive into the ocean to learn about the vibrant and exciting life that exists under the waves: There’s an abundance of fascinating marine species just over the Benjamin Franklin Bridge in Camden, New Jersey. Located on Camden’s Waterfront, across the river from Philly’s Center City, the Adventure Aquarium is a truly wonderful educational destination for adults and children who wish to explore the world down below.
Background
The beautiful and award-winning Adventure Aquarium first opened its doors in 1992, and has hosted millions of visitors over the years. Home to the largest number of sharks on the Eastern Seaboard, as well as more than 15,000 other aquatic species, it’s the only major aquarium in the Philadelphia region. Here you’ll find a variety of intriguing exhibits, 3-D films, and an assortment of unique opportunities for guests to get up close with some of the animals who reside here.
What to See and Do
A visit to the Adventure Aquarium is a fun, full-day experience for the entire family. In addition to the exceptional shark tanks, some of the more popular exhibits include penguins, stingrays, hippos, tropical fish, and the recent addition of two-toed sloths.
Here are a few of the Adventure Aquarium’s current highlights:
Ocean Realm
This expansive area features a soaring salt water tank with more than 700 gallons of seawater. It’s also site of the aquarium’s famous Shark Bridge and Shark Tunnel, where you can catch a great view of zebra, leopard, and hammerhead sharks, plus many more creatures of the deep.
Caribbean Currents
This area showcases 15 separate exhibits relating to the Caribbean Sea and the interesting creatures who live there. It features an abundance of colorful tropical fish of all kinds, including seahorses, jellyfish, and sea turtles of all sizes.
Touch Tanks
This guided experience is open to all ages and offers the opportunity to pet stingrays, horseshoe crabs, starfish, and other types of fish. A trained expert educates guests on the different species and how to properly touch them, ensuring that each kid gets the chance to enjoy the experience.
Hippo Haven
This newly renovated area is home to a number of Nile hippos (some are over 3,000 pounds!), and guests can experience their habitat from a massive glass tank that allows you to see the animals explore above and below the water’s surface.
Penguin Park
This indoor-outdoor colorful area is the ideal destination for visitors to learn all about the penguins’ habitat and enjoy the adjacent small playground. There’s a lot of seating in this section, and kids are invited to interact and get social.
Piranha Falls
Featuring 100 piranhas, this incredible exhibit takes visitors on a journey to the Amazon rainforest and its stunning waterfalls.
Encounters
The Adventure Aquarium offers an array of fun and fascinating encounters that enable kids to meet the animals. These include the Sea Turtle Encounter, where visitors can feed loggerhead sea turtles; the Hippo Encounter, which includes a backstage tour of the Hippo Haven exhibit; and the Penguin Pop-In Encounter, in which guests get to spend about 20 minutes with the aquatic birds. If you wish to book an encounter, you’ll need to call ahead.
Kid Zone
Designated for children under the age of 6, this area is a fun destination for interactive and educational play. While you’re here, kids will get a close-up look at some of the friendlier species and learn from an aquarium expert.
3-D Theater
During your visit, be sure to catch a movie in the aquarium’s theater that shines a spotlight on diverse topics relating to the oceans and marine life. You’ll also learn about the importance of sustainability and saving our planet’s oceans.
Marketplace Café
This comfortable and spacious restaurant offers a menu with all the kids’ favorites and plenty of options for mom and dad, too. A sustainable dining destination, they emphasize the importance of recycling and preventing plastics from harming the ocean and the planet.
How to Visit
The aquarium is open 365 days a year, but before choosing your date, check out the Adventure Aquarium website for information about upcoming exhibits and special events. Not surprisingly, the aquarium is most crowded on weekends, so it’s a good idea to arrive early on any day you decide to visit.
Tickets are $32 per adult and $22 per child. If you live in the area or plan to visit multiple times during the year, the aquarium offers annual memberships, starting at $55.
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