Adventure Aquarium Debuts Shore-Inspired Experience

Adventure Aquarium is bringing a beloved regional tradition inland with the debut of The Boardwalk, a new area of the Aquarium that celebrates the sights, sounds and nostalgia of the iconic Mid-Atlantic coastline. Designed as a playful homage to the shores of New Jersey, Delaware, and beyond, The Boardwalk is a newly activated, immersive space at the Aquarium inspired by a day at the Shore. 

The Boardwalk adds a vibrant new layer to the Aquarium’s existing world-class attractions. At the heart of the experience is the introduction of “Horseshoe Crab Harbor,” Adventure Aquarium’s fourth touch exhibit, where guests will have the opportunity to gently interact with one of the region’s most notable native species. Consistent with the Aquarium’s commitment to education and preservation, Horseshoe Crab Harbor will give guests personal interaction with this prehistoric species that is critical to the Delaware Bay and Atlantic coastal ecosystems. 

“One of the most exciting parts of our mission is educating guests on the incredible animals that are found in our own backyard,” said Nikki Grandinetti, General Curator at Adventure Aquarium. “Horseshoe Crabs have been on Earth for over 400 million years, long before the dinosaurs, and they remain a vital part of our coastal environments today. We’re proud to shine a spotlight on this remarkable species that lives right here in our home state.” 

The Boardwalk will also include a variety of seaside-style attractions for guests of all ages, including face painting, caricature artists, a picturesque beachfront mural and photo zone, educational meet-and-greets with Adventure Aquarium’s resident animals, and an ocean-themed virtual reality experience.