For shark lovers out there, it’s that time of year. Shark Week is coming to the Discovery Channel beginning August 12. But why settle for watching sharks on television when you can get up close and personal with them? The adventurous family can–right in New Jersey.
The Adventure Aquarium at Camden is featuring their own Shark celebration called Shark Fest. Visitors will see 16 unique shark species throughout 2 million gallons of water, all comprising the largest collection of sharks on the East Coast. Brave visitors can touch live sharks, walk through a 40-foot suspended Shark Tunnel and get within inches of some of the world’s most mysterious creatures, enjoy a rare treat at Ocean Realm, a 760,000-gallon exhibit and view a remarkable collection of rare shark species, including Black Tip and Black Nose Sharks, Zebra Sharks, Silky Sharks, and not only one, but two Great Hammerhead Sharks – the only Great Hammerheads on exhibit in the entire country! Ans for a limited-engagement, see the exhibit Megalodon: Largest Shark that Ever Lived.
Yes, Camden is pretty far out of Baristaville, but it’s a day trip your family will love.
Adventure Aquarium Shark Fest
Who: Kids & adults of all ages
What: Celebrate all things sharks!
Where: Adventure Aquarium, 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ.
When: Sunday, July 30 – Sunday, August 7 from 9:30 – 5 pm.
Cost: Adult admission- $23.95, Children ages 2-12 admission- $17.95, under age 2-free.
You could also throw your shark-loving kid a super themed party!
