Thethree-story Atlantic City Aquarium provides a great escape from the busyAtlantic City Boardwalk and the hot beaches in summer. Its many exhibitsdisplay intriguing marine life, along with a few interesting land creatures.The aquarium, formerly known as Ocean Life Centre, is a great day out foradults and children alike.
Atlantic CityAquarium is an educational experience as well as an entertaining one. Expect tolearn about the marine life of the Atlantic Ocean and beyond while seeing thespecies in a habitat that resembles the ocean floor. The aquarium prides itselfon its interactive activities, and you will have the opportunity to getup-close with the fish, reptiles and mammals in the tanks.
Discover whichcreatures live along the shores of Atlantic City by peeking into the25,000-gallon (95,000-litre) Mid Atlantic Ocean tank. See black sea bass swimside by side with a loggerhead sea turtle.
Learn about theimportant role that coral plays in the ocean during one of the informativetalks given by staff. Pet, or feed, baby stingrays as they glide through thewater, or watch as a diver jumps in to feed sharks and tropical fish.
Meet some of theworld’s more unusual land creatures during the 20-minute Exotic Animal Show.See bearded dragons, tarantulas or a 6-foot (2-metre) long snake.
End your day on therooftop viewing platform to take in the spectacular views across the city andthe ocean.
TheAtlantic City Aquarium is located in downtown Atlantic City, near the shores ofthe Absecon Inlet. It can be reached on foot from downtown hotels. There isfree car parking on site and those travelling by public transport can reach theaquarium by bus.
Theaquarium is open daily and an admission fee applies except for children aged 3and under. The feeding show with divers is included with admission and is ondaily in July and August, but on weekends only for the rest of the year.
