2010 Events

Come in for a Dip at Jenkinson's Sweet Shop

Feb 7th Noon- 4pm $4 per Person

8 delicious snacks for dipping!! (for more info - 732-892-7576)

Love Aquarium Style

Feb 13th 6- 8pm $6 per Person

Be inspired by the atmosphere while listening to love songs you and your children will enjoy. Bring a valentine for your favorite aquarium animal or make one here!

Job Fair - Sunday, March 7th Noon-4pm

at Jenkinson's Pavilion - Seasonal Jobs Available in: Amusement Rides, Amusement Games, Restaurant Help, Arcades, Candy & Gift Shops, Beach and Parking Lot Staff

Must be at least 14 Years of Age with 2 Forms of ID

Easter Egg Hunt - Sunday, March 28th at 1pm Sharp

4 Age Groups: 0-4yrs in Front of the Aquarium; 5-6yrs & 7-8yrs in front of Frank's Fun Center; 9-10yrs in front of the Amusement Park

Egg Hunt participation is reserved for children only. No Shovels or Digging Utensils - Limit 3 Eggs per Child

Easter Parade - Sunday, April 4th at 1pm

(in front of Joey Tomatoes)

Registration: 11:30am - 12:30pm; Prizes Awarded in Family, Best Bonnet, Best Float, Twins & Cutest Boy/ Girl up to age 12

*You must participate in the parade to be eligible for prizes. **Sponsored by the Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce

Annual 2 for 1 Ride Ticket Sale, Easter Weekend

Friday - Sunday, April 2nd- 4th 11am - 6pm (Rain or Shine)

For Every Book you Purchase, Receive One Free:

Books Sold as Follows - 20 tickets = $15* (Boardwalk Locations Only); 60 tickets = $25; 140 tickets = $50 (Sale Excludes Single Tickets)

Family Fun Value Pack $60= 5 Passes to the Aquarium, Fun House and Cast-A-Way Cove Miniature Golf ** This is already a discounted offer and NOT a 2 for 1 offer.

Purchase tickets in the amusement park (credit cards accepted) or next to the aquarium (cash only). OR you can purchase your tickets online on sale dates only. Sorry No Personal Checks

Aquarium Special Events

Pre-registration is required for all workshops. Call (732) 899-1659. Workshop price includes all day Aquarium admission on the day of the workshop. Workshops for children ages 5 & up unless otherwise noted. Workshops are subject to cancellation.

2010 Family Education Programs

January

Positively Penguin

Saturday 1/09/10 All Day All Ages General Admission

Plan for a Penguin Party all day! Learn the facts and fables about penguins and stay for their feedings at 11:00 am and 3:30 pm. This special event is FREE with paid general admission.

Toddler Make & Take

Tuesday 1/12/10 9:30am – 10:30am

$18 parent-child pair/ $8 for each additional participant

Make marine life crafts, listen to a story, and learn about some of our animals. This program is for children ages 3-5 years old with an accompanying adult. Call to pre-register: 732-899-1659

Behind the Scenes Tour

Saturday 1/16/10 9:30am-11:00am

Ages 5 and up only. $14 for adults & $10 for children

Discover what goes on behind the scenes at our aquarium while you tour the building from top to bottom. Sneakers are required. Call to pre-register: 732-899-1659.

So You Want to be a Marine Biologist?

Thursday 1/21/10 6:00pm-7:30pm

Ages 15 and up. $15 per person

Learn what it takes to “swim with the fishes” and find the best steps to take towards a career with marine animals. Call to pre-register: 732-899-1659.

SeaHorsing Around!

Saturday 1/30/10 10:00am – 11:00 am

Ages 8 and up. $12 for adults & $9 for children

Learn to sketch a seahorse by observing our live seahorses swimming and eating!

February

Penguin Pointers

Sunday 2/08/09 10:00am – 11:30am

Ages 5 and up $20 for adults & 13 for children

A pleasant program where you will learn about penguin play, perks, and privileges, as well as progressive procedures to ensure preservation. Call to pre-register: 732-899-1659.

Toddler Make & Take

Tuesday 2/10/09 9:30am – 10:30am

$18 parent-child pair/ $8 for each additional participant

Make marine life crafts, listen to a story, and learn about some of our animals. This workshop is for children ages 3-5 years old with an adult and occurs on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in January, February, and September through December. Includes all day aquarium admission. Call to pre-register: 732-899-1659

Behind the Scenes Tour

Saturday 2/21/09 9:30am-11:00am

Ages 5 and up only. $14 for adults & $10 for children

Discover what goes on behind the scenes of the aquarium. Learn what it takes to feed, clean, and enrich all of our animals. Tour the building from top to bottom while learning about our aquarium inhabitants. Closed-toed shoes are required! Call to pre-register: 732-899-1659.

So You Want to be a Marine Biologist?
Wednesday 2/25/09 6:00pm-7:30pm

Ages 15 and up only. $15 per person

A wide variety of education, animal care, aquarist, and other positions are needed for an aquarium to run well. Learn from the experts what steps you should take to obtain a career with animals. Call to pre-register: 732-899-1659.

March

Dr. Seuss Celebration: One Fish, Two Fish.

Saturday 3/07/09 All Day All Ages General Admission

Join us as we celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with hands-on activities and storytelling sessions all about marine life. Special appearance by the Cat in the Hat. This special event is FREE with paid general admission.

Leap into Spring!

Sunday 3/08/09 10:00am-11:30am

Ages 5 and up. $20 for adults & $13 for children

Have a ‘hoppy’ day learning about frogs. Don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour!

International Day of the Seal

Saturday 3/14/09 All Day All Ages General Admission

Commemorate our three harbor seals – Luseal, Coral and Seaquin – With this international day of recognition and honor. Uncover interesting facts about these mammals, their relatives and our local species of seals. This special event is FREE with paid general admission.

Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day

Tuesday 3/17/09 All Day All Ages General Admission

What better day to celebrate “green” than on St. Patrick’s Day? Come in and see what you can do to help the environment and protect our oceans. This special event is FREE with paid general admission.

Reptile and Amphibian Keepers Workshop

Wednesday 3/25/09 6:00pm-7:30pm

Adults Only. $15 per person

Are you curious to learn about caring for reptiles and amphibians on your own? Learn the proper care and treatment techniques for these interesting and challenging animals. Call to pre-register: 732-899-1659.

Marmoset Mania

Sunday 3/29/09 9:30am-11:00am

Ages 7 and up. $15 for adults & $11 for children

Did you know that Pygmy Marmosets are the smallest kind of monkey in the world? Learn about these fascinating animals and help make an enrichment item which we will use in their exhibit. Call to pre-register: 732-899-1659.