Jenkinson's Aquarium, Point Pleasant - Ocean County

Jenkinson’s Aquarium is right on the Point Pleasant boardwalk and offers an animal experience in NJ all year round. Whether you’re trying to get away from the sun during your beach day or you’re looking for an indoor activity in winter, the whole family will love this Ocean County staple on the boardwalks in NJ.

Jenkinson’s Aquarium, Point Pleasant

Address: 300 Ocean Avenue,
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742

Located right on the boardwalk, this aquarium is a hit with kids of all ages. Walk in off the beach and see various local sea life as well as aquatic animals from all over the world. See sharks swimming and even stay for a feeding, then continue on to check out the seals swimming and playing.

At the end of the aquarium, you can see penguins playing, swimming, and eating. Before you leave head upstairs to visit the touch tanks and catch a different glimpse of the shark and seal habitats.

While it’s not as large as Adventure Aquarium, it’s location, price, ease of access totally makes this a must-see.

Jenkinson’s Aquarium Pricing

Adults, 13+: $15
Children, 3-12: $9
Seniors: $10
Under 3: Free

Jenkinson’s Aquarium Hours

Open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day Please check out their site for daily closing times!

Hours: 9:30 – 5pm

What you’ll find at Jenkinson’s Aquarium

The Aquarium is constantly adding features to benefit visitors and animals alike. Here you’ll find..

Hundred of aquatic animals from around the world
Live feeding times
Unique experiences
Touch tanks
Local aquatic life and information
Gift shop

Animals you’ll find at the aquarium

With hundreds of animals and numerous exhibits, your family will adore everything the Point Pleasant Aquarium has to offer.

Penguins
Coral Reef
Harbor Seals
Local fish
Pacific habitat
Pine Barrens habitat
Rainforest animals
Sharks
Turtle pond

Need to know about the Aquarium

Good all day. Once you pay, your hand is stamped and you can return all day.
Catch a feeding time. They feed the seals, penguins, and sharks regularly during scheduled feeding times. Check out their website for the most up to date times for each animal.
Busy times. The aquarium is popular for field trips during the week and can be busy between 9 and 2.
Completely indoors. All exhibits are indoors at the aquarium, making this a great option for rainy or cold days.
You may need to pay for parking. Since it’s only accessible from the boardwalk, you’ll need to park like a “normal” boardwalk visitor, meaning far away (free) street parking or in one of the many paid lots. Most lots are free in the offseason.

Jenkinson’s Aquarium, Point Pleasant – Ocean County