Atlantic City Aquarium

JAN

31

Story Time Tuesday - Ellie & Ollie Eel - A tale of a Fantastic Voyage

Story Time Tuesday is an educational event that introduces preschoolers and their parents to various aquatic species. Story time starts with a story at 11 a.m. followed by an Exotic Animal Show. The Exotic Animal Show features the largest species of scorpion in the world and 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. At 12 noon and 3 p.m., it’s feeding time for the juvenile cow nose rays, bat rays, southern rays and shovel nose sharks. Visitors can hand feed these species by purchasing bags of food. Bags of food are $2 (or $1 for members).

FEB

04

Seaweed the Sea Turtle Turns ‘Terrible’ Two! Join us for his birthday celebration

Seaweed the Sea Turtle Turns ‘Terrible’ Two!

Celebrate at the Atlantic City Aquarium on Feb. 4^th

(Atlantic City, N.J.) – Seaweed the Sea Turtle, the Atlantic City Aquarium’s mascot, is about to turn two—and you’re invited! Join Seaweed on Saturday, February 4, 2012 for a ‘Terrible—or is it Terrific—Two’ party featuring birthday cake and a magic show from a very special visitor. The fun takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Atlantic City Aquarium in Historic Gardner’s Basin.

The party begins with a Live Diver Feeding Show at 11 a.m. Birthday guests 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 11:30 a.m., the group will sing Happy Birthday to Seaweed. Help him blow out his candles and enjoy a piece of cake! Bring your camera and pose for pictures with the birthday boy.

At 12 noon, the Aquarium welcomes back Magical Chad Juros, founder of the Spread the Magic Foundation, a nonprofit corporation that performs magic to raise money for pediatric cancer patients. Chad was a pediatric cancer patient who learned magic from his father to help distract him from the fear and pain of the treatments. One of his first public performances in his early teens was at the Atlantic City Aquarium.

Since then, Chad has gone on to become an international performer. He was the youngest magician to ever perform at the White House, and did so by special invitation from former President of the United States George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush. Chad also has been featured on Criss Angel Mindfreak on the A&E network and appeared on Dinner Impossible on the Food Network. He has performed at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, Ca.

Seaweed’s birthday party and the magic show are free with admission. The Atlantic City Aquarium is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

FEB

07

Story Time Tuesday - Billy Bluefish – A Tale of Big Blue

Billy learns that it doesn’t pay to be a bully!

Story Time Tuesday is an educational event that introduces preschoolers and their parents to various aquatic species. Story time starts with a story at 11 a.m. followed by an Exotic Animal Show. The Exotic Animal Show features the largest species of scorpion in the world and 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. At 12 noon and 3 p.m., it’s feeding time for the juvenile cow nose rays, bat rays, southern rays and shovel nose sharks. Visitors can hand feed these species by purchasing bags of food. Bags of food are $2 (or $1 for members).

FEB

14

Story Time Tuesday - If You’ll Be My Valentine

This story celebrates Valentine’s Day through the eyes of a young boy.

Story Time Tuesday is an educational event that introduces preschoolers and their parents to various aquatic species. Story time starts with a story at 11 a.m. followed by an Exotic Animal Show. The Exotic Animal Show features the largest species of scorpion in the world and 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. At 12 noon and 3 p.m., it’s feeding time for the juvenile cow nose rays, bat rays, southern rays and shovel nose sharks. Visitors can hand feed these species by purchasing bags of food. Bags of food are $2 (or $1 for members).

FEB

18

President’s Weekend at the Atlantic City Aquarium February 18 - 20

President’s Weekend

at the Atlantic City Aquarium

The Atlantic City Aquarium will host a show-packed weekend in honor of President’s Day, with special shows and activities from Friday, February 18 through Monday, February 20, 2012.

Each day, the fun starts a Live Diver Feeding Show at 11 a.m. 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 12 noon and 3 p.m., it’s feeding time for the juvenile cow nose rays, bat rays, southern rays and shovel nose sharks. Visitors can hand feed these species by purchasing bags of food. Bags of food are $2 (or $1 for members).

At 2 p.m., visitors can get close to the Aquarium’s more unusual inhabitants at the Exotic Animal Show. The show features the largest species of scorpion in the world and 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.

FEB

20

AC AQUARIUM CELEBRATES NEW YORK MID-WINTER BREAK - FEBRUARY 19 - 25, 2012

Dive and Animal Shows During Midwinter Break

at the Atlantic City Aquarium

New York Driver’s License Gets $1 Off Admission

The Atlantic City Aquarium will host a show-packed week in honor of President’s Day weekend, and New York schools’ midwinter break, with special shows and activities from Friday, February 18 through Sunday, February 26, 2012. Those with a New York driver’s license receive $1 off admission (not valid with any other promotion).

Each day, the fun starts a Live Diver Feeding Show at 11 a.m. 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 12 noon and 3 p.m., it’s feeding time for the juvenile cow nose rays, bat rays, southern rays and shovel nose sharks. Visitors can hand feed these species by purchasing bags of food. Bags of food are $2 (or $1 for members).

At 2 p.m., visitors can get close to the Aquarium’s more unusual inhabitants at the Exotic Animal Show. The show features the largest species of scorpion in the world and 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.

The Atlantic City Aquarium’s mascot, Seaweed the Sea Turtle, also will make appearances occasionally throughout the week. Contact the Aquarium for days and times.

The Atlantic City Aquarium is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $5 for children ages 4-12. Children under three are free. Located in Atlantic City's Historic Gardner's Basin, the Atlantic City Aquarium offers a fun and educational look into more than 100 varieties of fish and marine animals.

FEB

21

Story Time Tuesday - Great Sharky Shark - A Tale of a Big Hunter

Learn fascinating facts about sharks and the impact humans have on sea life

Story Time Tuesday is an educational event that introduces preschoolers and their parents to various aquatic species. Story time starts with a story at 11 a.m. followed by a Liver Diver Feeding Show. The Live Diver Feeding Show allows visitors to 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 12 noon and 3 p.m., it’s feeding time for the juvenile cow nose rays, bat rays, southern rays and shovel nose sharks. Visitors can hand feed these species by purchasing bags of food. Bags of food are $2 (or $1 for members).

FEB

28

Story Time Tuesday - Sammy Shrimp - A Tale Of A Little Shrimp

This story of a little shrimp and his big sister also teaches facts about shrimp

Story Time Tuesday is an educational event that introduces preschoolers and their parents to various aquatic species. Story time starts with a story at 11 a.m. followed by an Exotic Animal Show. The Exotic Animal Show features the largest species of scorpion in the world and 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. At 12 noon and 3 p.m., it’s feeding time for the juvenile cow nose rays, bat rays, southern rays and shovel nose sharks. Visitors can hand feed these species by purchasing bags of food. Bags of food are $2 (or $1 for members).

MAY

13

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY - FREE ADMISSION FOR MOM

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!

Free admission for Mom when accompanied by a child.

JUN

02

Atlantic City Summer Concert Series

Atlantic City Summer Concert Series live R& b Free in the park

JUN

21

CHEFS AT THE SHORE IX

SAVE THE DATE

JOIN US... for the 9th Annual Chef's at the Shore

Some of the area’s finest foods will be showcased at this years annual Chefs at the Shore event, a fundraiser for two local causes—the Atlantic City Aquarium and the Professional Chefs Association of South Jersey.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Historic Gardner’s Basin

(Home of the Atlantic City Aquarium)

In conjunction with Professional Chefs Week, the fundraiser attracts local chefs from casino and regional restaurants.

Proceeds from Chefs at the Shore benefit the Atlantic City Aquarium and the Professional Chefs Association (PCA), the latter of which uses the funds to support its education and scholarship programs. The Professional Chefs Association is a local chapter of the American Culinary Federation.

Tickets are $50 each or $450 for a block of ten. For more information or to learn about sponsorship and/or participation opportunities, please call (609) 348-2880, ext. 10 or 17.

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