With the kids out of school and not in any camps this summer, I'm super excited to have time to visit a few places we've been wanting to go for a long time. One of those places was Adventure Aquarium in Camden. Here are a few photos, highlights, and tips from our time there!
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Location: 1 Riverside Dr, Camden NJ (about a 1.5 hour drive for us from Summit)
Price: $29.99/adult (ages 13+) and $21.99/child (ages 2-12) if you buy online before you go. At the box office, add $2 per ticket! I'm fairly certain the prices are pretty equal once you factor in online fees but you can also beat the ticket line by buying online before you go so, to me, still worth it!
Parking: There are multiple large parking lots right next to the facility. It was no problem finding a spot and $10 for the day!
What to bring: They have a nice cafe with options for everyone but we always pack a lunch for ourselves. You can also bring in water bottles and strollers. Consider bringing a change of clothes for any children who, like mine, get a little overzealous around touch tanks and end up with soaking wet shirts.
What to see: Touch tanks - lots of them! The hippos are must-see and check the website before you go to try to make it to one of the many daily hippo feedings. There are also scheduled feedings for penguins and sharks. Don't miss the "shark bridge," a little walkway that goes over the shark tank! Stingrays, turtles, frogs, reef fish, a little outdoor playground, and more.
Make a day of it: We stopped at Weber's Drive-In (105 S White Horse Pike, Stratford NJ) on the way home and the boys thought it was so cool to have them hook the tray on the window and be served in the car. It's fast food (burgers, fries, chicken fingers, root beer floats) and super fun!
Make a weekend of it: We decided to go on a random weekday but if we had planned it better (a girl can dream, right?!), I would've liked to head into Philadelphia for dinner afterwards, stay overnight, and then head to the Please Touch Museum the next morning after a fun breakfast.
 Would've dove into the Touch Tanks if they let him. |  Little known fact about me: I'm terrified of sharks but these little guys were cute enough to pet. |  Only pet the Touch Tank creatures with your 2 fingers! |
 We did the Shark Bridge 3 times! |  Such a fun stop at Weber's Drive-In on the way home. |
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