Shark bridge aquarium3/5/2023 ![]() ![]() Penguins stay “married” to their partner during the breeding season. ![]() The conditions are so fine-tuned, even incorporating sounds of the laughing kookaburra to make them feel at home. Water temperatures and the exhibit’s lighting mimic what the penguins are used to in Phillip Island, Australia. Here are some fun facts about these blue-feathered animals: During their breeding season, the colorful boxes on the aquarium’s “Little Blue Beach” replicate nest boxes used in Australia to make a cozy nest for the expected chick. Little Blues are known for their striking slate-blue plumage, and their small stature has given them the nickname “fairy penguins.” They’re native to southern Australia and New Zealand, and Camden Adventure Aquarium is one of the few aquariums you can see these adorable birds in the U.S. Photo via Learn about Little Blue Penguins And while you are in Camden, don’t miss the Battleship NJ, a top hit on our NJ Attractions to Visit This Spring, and the Camden Children’s Garden, one of our favorite 7 Butterfly Gardens in NJ To Visit This Spring.įeatured image via learn more and catch a glimpse of the tiny babies, don’t miss the Penguin Park exhibit. Ready to spend a day here? Scroll down for what you need to know before you go. You can walk above the sharks on the shark bridge or take a walk through the Shark Tunnel and have sharks surround you to the left, right, and overhead (watch for the Pacific Blacktip Reef Sharks, which are new for 2021). Beyond the fantastic sea life, Adventure Aquarium has plenty of interactive fun for a day filled with activities your littles will love. ![]() If that’s not impressive enough, there’s more-this aquarium (rated #7 in the country by USA Today) also has the largest collection of sharks in the Northeast and is one of only six facilities in the United States to have Little Blue Penguins. If seeing hippos up close is on your family’s bucket list, you’re in luck because the only aquarium in the world where you can is at the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ. ![]()
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