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Adventure Aquarium
Adventure Aquarium is a showcase of the fascinating marine life that inhabits the world’s many waterbodies. Enjoy an aquatic journey from Africa to the Amazon and Caribbean. Experience face-to-face encounters with friendly animals and deadly predators. Adventure Aquarium exhibits over 8,500 different creatures housed in four themed zones.
Begin your tour in Zone A, where the Ocean Realm exhibit allows you to watch sharks, stingrays and turtles through huge panoramic windows. Marvel at the colors of Caribbean fish, learn about the life of piranhas in the Amazon rainforest and get the chance to touch a shark. Meet little blue penguins at the recreation of an Australian beach. Move on to Zone B to handle different species of rays.
In Zone C, the Kidzone and Gill’s Grotto have hands-on educational exhibits aimed at younger visitors. They’ll get to see curious species such as the Argentine horned frog and the chocolate chip sea star. Go on an entertaining underwater voyage at the 3-D movie theater and touch multicolored invertebrates at the Creature Feature pool.
Spot more sharks, including sandbar, tiger and zebra sharks, at the viewing bridge and walk-through tunnel in Zone D. Witness feedings and a day in the life of African hippos at the Hippo Haven exhibit. Zone E is the dining and retail area. Have a meal of burgers, hotdogs, Philadelphia-style cheesesteak and pretzels. Purchase marine-inspired gifts, artwork and souvenir photos.
Find the aquarium north of Wiggins Park & Marina, which is part of the Camden Waterfront district. Pay to park adjacent to the aquarium building. Public buses travel between the attraction and Downtown Camden. A ferry service also crosses the Delaware River to the waterfront of Philadelphia’s Center City district.
Adventure Aquarium is open daily. There is an admission fee, which gives access to all exhibits, feedings and live shows. Additional fees are applicable for personal encounters with sea turtles, sharks and penguins. Visit the aquarium’s official website for more information.
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Best Lodging Options Near Adventure Aquarium
Per night/room
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing
201 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PALocated in Society Hill, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Independence Seaport Museum and Penn's Landing. Independence Hall and Liberty Bell Center are also within 15 minutes. 2nd St. Station is 9 minutes by foot and 5th St. Station is 13 minutes.
Per night/room
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown
201 North 17th Street, Philadelphia, PALocated in Center City, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Ben Franklin National Memorial and Reading Terminal Market. Philadelphia Museum of Art and University of Pennsylvania are also within 1 mi (2 km). Race Vine Station is 6 minutes by foot and City Hall Station is 9 minutes.
Per night/room
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel
401 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PALocated in Old City, this romantic hotel is steps from Independence National Historical Park, Independence Hall, and Liberty Bell Center. Penn's Landing and Pennsylvania Hospital are also within 15 minutes. 5th St. Station is only a 3-minute walk and 2nd St. Station is 6 minutes.
Per night/room
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Philadelphia Marriott Old City
1 Dock St, Philadelphia, PALocated in Society Hill, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Independence Seaport Museum, Penn's Landing, and Independence Hall. Liberty Bell Center and Pennsylvania Hospital are also within 15 minutes. 2nd St. Station is 5 minutes by foot and 5th St. Station is 10 minutes.
Per night/room
Nov 22 - Nov 23
DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City
237 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PALocated in Center City, this hotel is steps from Academy of Music, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, and Walnut Street. Jefferson University Hospital and City Hall are also within 10 minutes. Walnut Locust Station is only a 2-minute walk and Lombard South Station is 6 minutes.
Per night/room
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia
433 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PALocated in Old City, this luxury hotel is steps from Independence Mall, Independence Hall, and Liberty Bell Center. Penn's Landing and Pennsylvania Hospital are also within 10 minutes. 5th St. Station is only a 2-minute walk and 8th St Station is 7 minutes.
Hilton Garden Inn Camden Waterfront
1 Penn St, Camden, NJSituated in Camden, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Adventure Aquarium and Rutgers - Camden Center for the Arts. BB&T Pavilion and Liberty Bell Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Per night/room
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Apple Hostels
32 Bank Street, Philadelphia, PALocated in Old City, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Museum of the American Revolution, Penn's Landing, and Independence Hall. Liberty Bell Center and Pennsylvania Hospital are also within 15 minutes. 2nd St. Station is only a 3-minute walk and 5th St. Station is 6 minutes.
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