Adventure Aquarium

The Adventure Aquarium, originally known as the New Jersey State Aquarium, is a for-profit educational entertainment facility run by Herschend Family Entertainment in Camden, New Jersey on the Delaware River Camden Waterfront. It was first inaugurated in 1992 and reopened on May 25, 2005 in its current configuration, showcasing around 8,000 creatures in a variety of semi-aquatic, freshwater, and marine settings.

There are 15,000 aquatic species just next to the Liberty Bell, across the Delaware River. No, they're in the Adventure Aquarium along the Camden Waterfront, not in the river. In addition to fish, this aquarium is home to penguins, turtles, and the only display of hippos in any aquarium anywhere in the world. Cross the Shark Bridge, an 81-foot-long suspended bridge that hangs precariously over a 550,000-gallon shark tank that is home to nurse sharks, sand tigers, and other shark species, if you dare.

Despite how exciting it all may sound, a lot of critics have noted that the Adventure Aquarium is largely designed with young children in mind. Recent visitors claim that the aquarium has convenient parking and a welcoming staff. It is one of the best things to do in New Jersey. Furthermore, it doesn't feel crowded due to the reservation system. The hippos were the main attraction for many visitors, and reviews strongly suggested going to the aquarium around feeding time.