Atlantic City Aquarium Begins Daily Summer Schedule Summer season brings parasailing, boat rides, crafters and more
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Atlantic City, N.J.) – Historic Gardner’s Basin heats up this summer with daily programming at the Atlantic City Aquarium, and activities from boating and parasailing to dining and shopping at charming crafter cottages.
Atlantic City Aquarium
Starting Thursday, July 1st, through Labor Day, the Atlantic City Aquarium will offer daily program that includes a Live Diver Feeding Show at 11 a.m., feedings for baby stingrays and bamboo sharks at 12 noon and 3 p.m. and the Exotic Animal Show at 2 p.m.
During the 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. Visitors can then hand feed baby stingrays and bamboo sharks by purchasing bags of food for $2 (or $1 for members). The Exotic Animal Show features the Aquarium’s more unusual inhabitants. See the largest species of scorpion in the world. Touch the softest furred mammal in the world. Learn about these animals’ their native habitats, their suitability as pets, natural defenses and predatory instincts other interesting facts. 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.
Historic Gardner’s Basin
Atlantic City, N.J.) – Historic Gardner’s Basin heats up this summer with daily programming at the Atlantic City Aquarium, and activities from boating and parasailing to dining and shopping at charming crafter cottages.
Atlantic City Aquarium
Starting Thursday, July 1st, through Labor Day, the Atlantic City Aquarium will offer daily program that includes a Live Diver Feeding Show at 11 a.m., feedings for baby stingrays and bamboo sharks at 12 noon and 3 p.m. and the Exotic Animal Show at 2 p.m.
During the 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. Visitors can then hand feed baby stingrays and bamboo sharks by purchasing bags of food for $2 (or $1 for members). The Exotic Animal Show features the Aquarium’s more unusual inhabitants. See the largest species of scorpion in the world. Touch the softest furred mammal in the world. Learn about these animals’ their native habitats, their suitability as pets, natural defenses and predatory instincts other interesting facts. 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.
Historic Gardner’s Basin
For Immediate Release
June 00, 2010
Contact: Lisa Schall, (609) 348-2880, ext. 17
Atlantic City Aquarium Begins Daily Summer Schedule
Summer season brings parasailing, boat rides, crafters and more
(Atlantic City, N.J.) – Historic Gardner’s Basin heats up this summer with daily programming at the Atlantic City Aquarium, and activities from boating and parasailing to dining and shopping at charming crafter cottages.
Atlantic City Aquarium
Starting Thursday, July 1st, through Labor Day, the Atlantic City Aquarium will offer daily program that includes a Live Diver Feeding Show at 11 a.m., feedings for baby stingrays and bamboo sharks at 12 noon and 3 p.m. and the Exotic Animal Show at 2 p.m.
During the 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. Visitors can then hand feed baby stingrays and bamboo sharks by purchasing bags of food for $2 (or $1 for members). The Exotic Animal Show features the Aquarium’s more unusual inhabitants. See the largest species of scorpion in the world. Touch the softest furred mammal in the world. Learn about these animals’ their native habitats, their suitability as pets, natural defenses and predatory instincts other interesting facts. 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.
Historic Gardner’s Basin
Visitors may also enjoy plenty of activity in Gardner’s Basin, home to the Atlantic City Aquarium. New this year at Gardner’s Basin is Atlantic City Parasail, taking visitors on high-flying rides along the bay. Highroller Fishing takes families, groups and fishing enthusiasts out in search of fluke, bluefish, weakfish, stripers and more. Atlantic City Cruises offers daily cruises throughout the season. Costs for each of these excursions varies per activity.
Visitors can also shop at a variety of places at Gardner’s Basin. ae’k Sents of Art showcases an evolving selection of African art, wood carved masks, leather masks, framed art, jewelry, crystal pendants and gemstones. There is also interactive spin art for the kids. Allen & Johnson offers a unique variety of shell crafts and gifts. The Aponi Gallery features photography and watercolor art. Galleria dei Leopardi showcases oil and acrylic paintings and handcrafted gifts. J&S Custom Crafters and J&S Custom Crafters Too specializes in handmade doll furniture, dolls and dresses designed for American Girl Dolls among others. Jenny G’s is a contemporary boutique carrying trendy handbags, belts, sunglasses, embellished flip flops and a designer-inspired line of costume jewelry. Graphite portraits, pastel sunset and landscapes are featured at Portraits by Elizabeth, along with one-of-a-kind gifts. Tossed & Found offers “one of a kind treasures,” rescued and artfully restored. Web Feet Watersports & Gift Gallery offers everything you need to play by the bay, from equipment to sunglasses, hats and footwear, to toys.
There also are plenty of dining options available. The Back Bay Ale House & Back Bay Ice Cream has a new summer menu with Key West favorites and desserts. Latitude 39 will be serving breakfast and lunch. The Flying Cloud Café also has a new menu.
For more information on the Atlantic City Aquarium, the Crafter’s Village or activities in Historic Gardner’s Basin, call (609) 348-2880 or visit www.acaquarium.com.
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June 00, 2010
Contact: Lisa Schall, (609) 348-2880, ext. 17
Atlantic City Aquarium Begins Daily Summer Schedule
Summer season brings parasailing, boat rides, crafters and more
(Atlantic City, N.J.) – Historic Gardner’s Basin heats up this summer with daily programming at the Atlantic City Aquarium, and activities from boating and parasailing to dining and shopping at charming crafter cottages.
Atlantic City Aquarium
Starting Thursday, July 1st, through Labor Day, the Atlantic City Aquarium will offer daily program that includes a Live Diver Feeding Show at 11 a.m., feedings for baby stingrays and bamboo sharks at 12 noon and 3 p.m. and the Exotic Animal Show at 2 p.m.
During the 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. Visitors can then hand feed baby stingrays and bamboo sharks by purchasing bags of food for $2 (or $1 for members). The Exotic Animal Show features the Aquarium’s more unusual inhabitants. See the largest species of scorpion in the world. Touch the softest furred mammal in the world. Learn about these animals’ their native habitats, their suitability as pets, natural defenses and predatory instincts other interesting facts. 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.
Historic Gardner’s Basin
Visitors may also enjoy plenty of activity in Gardner’s Basin, home to the Atlantic City Aquarium. New this year at Gardner’s Basin is Atlantic City Parasail, taking visitors on high-flying rides along the bay. Highroller Fishing takes families, groups and fishing enthusiasts out in search of fluke, bluefish, weakfish, stripers and more. Atlantic City Cruises offers daily cruises throughout the season. Costs for each of these excursions varies per activity.
Visitors can also shop at a variety of places at Gardner’s Basin. ae’k Sents of Art showcases an evolving selection of African art, wood carved masks, leather masks, framed art, jewelry, crystal pendants and gemstones. There is also interactive spin art for the kids. Allen & Johnson offers a unique variety of shell crafts and gifts. The Aponi Gallery features photography and watercolor art. Galleria dei Leopardi showcases oil and acrylic paintings and handcrafted gifts. J&S Custom Crafters and J&S Custom Crafters Too specializes in handmade doll furniture, dolls and dresses designed for American Girl Dolls among others. Jenny G’s is a contemporary boutique carrying trendy handbags, belts, sunglasses, embellished flip flops and a designer-inspired line of costume jewelry. Graphite portraits, pastel sunset and landscapes are featured at Portraits by Elizabeth, along with one-of-a-kind gifts. Tossed & Found offers “one of a kind treasures,” rescued and artfully restored. Web Feet Watersports & Gift Gallery offers everything you need to play by the bay, from equipment to sunglasses, hats and footwear, to toys.
There also are plenty of dining options available. The Back Bay Ale House & Back Bay Ice Cream has a new summer menu with Key West favorites and desserts. Latitude 39 will be serving breakfast and lunch. The Flying Cloud Café also has a new menu.
For more information on the Atlantic City Aquarium, the Crafter’s Village or activities in Historic Gardner’s Basin, call (609) 348-2880 or visit www.acaquarium.com.
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