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    Make today an ADVENTURE! Named one of USA Today’s 10 Best aquariums, Adventure Aquarium is just minutes from downtown Philadelphia on the Camden Waterfront and features one-of-a-kind exhibits with more than 15,000 aquatic species throughout two million gallons of water and 200,000 sq. ft. of sea life. Adventure Aquarium is home to the largest collection of sharks in the Northeast and features the longest rope suspension bridge of its kind, just inches over sharks. Its renowned hippo exhibit is the only such aquarium exhibit in the world, and the aquarium features one of only six permanent little blue penguin exhibits in the U.S. Come face-to-face with penguins, turtles, stingrays and so much more! Experience free daily shows and up-close animal experiences, all included in your Adventure Aquarium admission. Meander through the 40-ft. walk-through tunnel, kid zone, 4D theatre and more. Open 364 days a year. Visit the website to plan your visit; online reservations are required in advance. TICKETS Arrive on time. You can enter up to 30 minutes before and after your scheduled entry time -- ticket holders for the first reservation time of the day can only enter up to 30 minutes AFTER their reservation time. Guests arriving more than 30 minutes outside their entry time may not be guaranteed entry to the Aquarium. Tickets are limited by entry time on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are strongly encouraged – guests arriving without a reservation may need to wait for the next available entry time or be denied entry if sold out. PARKING Guests can drop off and pick up at the designated accessible area on the Aquarium Loop Drive next to the Box Office. Members and General Admission guests can pay at the parking payment kiosk next to the Box Office OR as they exit the parking lot. Cash and all major credit cards are accepted for payment. Platinum Members- Free Gold Members- $5.00 Silver Members & General Admission Guests- $10.00 Upon entering the Aquarium, Gold and Platinum members will receive a discounted parking voucher. The voucher will provide the above discount when inserted into the parking payment kiosk before payment when exiting the lot. GROUPS Adventure Aquarium welcomes groups of all types to Explore Life Underwater - together! Give your group an amazing experience for your next corporate outing, tour and travel outing or field trip. Group rates apply to parties of 20 or more paying guests.
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