OCT

22

STORY TIME TUESDAYS AND FERRET FRIDAYS

‘Story Time’ Tuesdays and ‘Ferret Fridays’

 at Atlantic City Aquarium

Come on over to the Atlantic City Aquarium on Tuesdays and Fridays for two new weekly programs beginning November 3 – Story Time Tuesdays and Ferret Fridays. Programs begin at 11 a.m.

Story Time Tuesdays is an educational event that introduces children and their parents to more than just books. The program starts with a Live Diver Feeding Show.  Visitors can watch, and interact with, a diver in scuba gear as he or she hand feeds the stingrays and sharks inside the 25,000 gallon tank. At 11:20 a.m., the children will be treated to an ocean-themed story. 

• Tuesday, November 3^rd: Tammy Turtle – Hear this tale about saving sea turtles and learn what it is like to eat sea turtle eggs!
• Tuesday, November 10^th: Rosie Ray – This is a tale of watery wings that like to burrow in the sand to find food.
• Tuesday, November 17^th: Harry Horseshoe Crab – This tale features a crawly creature with blue blood!

At 12 noon, it’s feeding time at the Shark and Ray touch tank.  Parents and children can purchase food for $2 a cup.

On Ferret Fridays, November 6, 13 and 20, children will meet the Aquarium’s newest resident, Fabio and Farrah Ferret.  Watch them race and roll around, play hide and seek, and enjoy their favorite game—tag.  These fun loving and curious little animals love visitors and will be available for petting.

The Exotic Animal Show follows at 11:30 a.m. Visitors can get up close to the aquarium’s more unusual inhabitants, ranging from the largest species of scorpion in the world to the softest furred mammal in the world.  Aquarium handlers discuss their native habitats, their suitability as pets, natural defenses and predatory instincts and other interesting facts.  Throughout the interactive show, visitors will have the opportunity to ask questions and, in some cases, touch many of the animals.

Also on Fridays, visitors can enjoy feeding time at the Shark and Ray touch tank at 12 noon.

Admission to events are free with paid admission to the aquarium.

OCT

24

Weekend Schedule Fall 2009

11:00 AM   - LIVE DIVER FEEDING SHOW

Featuring the aquarium’s diver in the 25,000 gallon “Fish of the Mid-Atlantic” tank. Guests can watch and interact with the diver as she hand-feeds cownose rays, swims with nurse sharks, and dives with dogfish in the tank. Participants also have the opportunity to interact with the diver asking questions during the show. This underwater picnic is included with paid admission to the aquarium. The feeding show lasts approximately 20 minutes with a question and answer session afterward.

12:00 PM AND 3:00 PM – SHARK & RAY TOUCH TANK FEEDINGS

Not only can visitors see the shovel nose sharks and stingrays swim around in their  home, our Shark and Ray Touch Tank,  but they also have the opportunity to participate in this feeding frenzy by purchasing a $2.00 bag of special food and joining in the fun of feeding the stingrays and shovel nose sharks.

2:00 PM – EXOTIC ANIMAL SHOW

Visitors get up close to the aquarium’s more unusual inhabitants, ranging from the largest species of scorpion in the world to the softest furred mammal in the world.    Aquarium  handlers discuss their native habitats, their suitability as pets, natural defenses and predatory instincts other interesting facts.  Throughout the interactive show, visitors will have the opportunity to ask questions and, in some cases, touch many of the animals.

Admission: Adults:  $7, children ages 4-12:  $4, children under three are free and seniors pay $5.  For more information on the other Atlantic City Aquarium programs and exhibits, visit www.acaquarium.com or call 609 348-2880.

OCT

31

Dive into the Aquarium Click to watch Video

          Atlantic City Aquarium” Weekends this Winter The Atlantic City Aquarium is offering our Live Diver Feeding Show on Saturday’s and Sunday’s at 11:00 AM throughout the winter    “Dive and Dine” features the aquarium’s diver in the 25,000 gallon “Fish of the Mid-Atlantic” tank. Audiences can watch and interact with the diver as she hand-feeds cownose rays, swims with nurse sharks, and dives with dogfish in the tank. Participants also have the opportunity to interact with the diver asking questions during the show. This underwater picnic is included with paid admission to the aquarium. The feeding show lasts approximately 20 minutes with a question and answer session afterward.   While visiting the aquarium be sure to stay around for the Shark & Ray feedings at our second floor shark and ray touch tank.  Feedings daily at 12 and 3pm and our Exotic animal show at 2:00 pm (Saturday’s & Sunday’s only).   Don’t forget the aquarium is the perfect place to host your next birthday party, holiday party or special event.  Call 609-348-2880 ext. 17 for more information. Admission: Adults:  $7, children ages 4-12:  $4, children under three are free and seniors pay $5.  For more information on the other Atlantic City Aquarium programs and exhibits, visit www.acaquarium.com or call 609 348-2880.   HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE ATLANTIC CITY AQUARIUM SOON! *Show subject to cancellation without advance notice.  

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‘Story Time’ Tuesdays and ‘Ferret Fridays’

JUN

17

Chefs at the Shore VII

Eat the culinary delights prepared by South Jersey’s most renowned professional chefs, and sample signature dishes prepared by the area’s prominent restaurants. Drink fine wines and premium beers. Enjoy the music of the Eddie Morgan Trio, the unparalleled atmosphere of Historic Gardner’s Basin, and live cooking demonstrations by area chefs. Win luxurious prizes in an exciting silent auction. Thursday, June 17th | 5:30 – 9 pm Atlantic City Aquarium | Historic Gardner’s Basin Eat Enjoy Drink Win Ticket Price: $50 for one ticket | $450 for a group of 10 tickets