Adventure Aquarium in NJ

[MagicalMom]

Has anyone been? Is it nice? My kids are 14, 10 & 4, we are thinking of taking them there Friday. Do you think they'll enjoy it? Any tips? Is there a parking fee? Cafeteria onsite? Expensive giftshop? Things not to miss? Any photos you care to share?

We've been to the Baltimore Aquarium, does anyone know how it compares?

 

[Kim&Chris]

The Aquarium is definitely nice.

It used to be called the NJ State Aquarium, but was recently purchased by a private company (hence the name change). They added one of those shark tunnel thingy's, along with some hippo's that they actually got from Disney's Animal Kingdom.

They also have a little park adjacent to the aquarium called the Children's Garden. It has an awesome little butterfly house that my nieces LOVE! They have a merry-go-round, and just added another amusement ride (can't remember what it is exactly). They have one or two gift shops (yes, expensive, but what gift shop is not expensive?) and a cafeteria.

It's a very nice place to take the kids, but doesn't really compare to Baltimore (but very nice nontheless!).

 

[caero]

where is it located?

 

[Beth76]

I've been only once, assumming this is the aquarium just across the river from Philadelphia. We liked it a lot. I thought it was better than the Vancouver aquarium. But, not as good as Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

 

[MagicalMom]

where is it located?

I think it's in Camden. It sounds like a lot of fun.

 

[poohbears5]

We have a family membership because my 10 ds could go everyday he loves it.

 

[Kim&Chris]

where is it located?

Yes, it's in Camden NJ.

 

[disneychick05]

We live very close to the aquarium...we visited in the summer and seemed to walk through very quickly. I have to admit I wasn't thrilled but then again I was 8 months pregnant. DS3 at the time liked it but wasn't exactly thrilled either. It was a nice trip but, I don't think you will be spending hours there. The admission is sort of pricey and yes there was a parking fee, can't recall how much.

On a side note....be very careful driving in Camden. I am a grad. student at Rutgers Camden and had a scary incident happen last week. I was at a red light and pulled up very close to the car in front of me, no one else was around and the 2 men in the car got out and approached my car, but then turned around & got back in their car when 2 other cars came behind me. Nothing happend but I was absolutely terrified. Lesson: always stay a full car's length behind the other car. Keep in mind that although the area around the aquarium is seemingly safe, you still have to drive through the #1 most dangerous city in the USA to get there. Post back and let us know how you like it! Have fun!