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Aquariums

Atlantic City Aquarium

Atlantic City · 1-2 hours

Intimate aquarium at Gardner's Basin with sharks, touch tanks, and marine exhibits.

About Atlantic City Aquarium

Located at Historic Gardner's Basin, this intimate aquarium features local and exotic marine life including sharks, rays, and sea turtles. Touch tanks let visitors get hands-on with stingrays and horseshoe crabs. A perfect family-friendly attraction away from the casino crowds.

Highlights

  • Sharks and sea turtles
  • Interactive touch tanks
  • Family-friendly pricing
  • Away from casino crowds

Insider Tips

  • 💡Gardner's Basin has restaurants and boat tours
  • 💡Touch tanks are a hit with kids
  • 💡Less crowded than boardwalk attractions

Features & Amenities

shark tanktouch tankssea turtleslocal marine lifestingray encounters

Quick Facts

Location
Atlantic City
Address
800 N. New Hampshire Avenue, Gardner's Basin, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Duration
1-2 hours

Hours & Season

Season
Year-round
Weekday Hours
10am - 5pm
Weekend Hours
10am - 5pm

Pricing

General Admission

$11adult

Child (4-12): $8

Best For

familiesyoung childrenmarine life lovers

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