Atlantic City Aquarium

Atlantic City Aquarium is a community aquarium at Historic Gardner's Basin, with a collection focused on marine life from the Mid-Atlantic as well as tropical reef environments. More than 100 species are represented, including loggerhead sea turtles, diamondback turtles, rays, seahorses, pipefish, lionfish, horseshoe crabs, lobsters, blue crabs, and moon jellies. Its setting on the waterfront gives the aquarium a clear connection to Atlantic City's coastal environment.

Interactive exhibits are an important part of the visit. The Estuary Exhibit allows visitors to touch horseshoe crabs and whelks, while the aquarium's cow nose ray touch tank provides another hands-on experience. A new environmental learning space explores local ecosystems, native plants, pollinator-friendly habitats, and ways communities can support wildlife. The aquarium also incorporates educational displays and activities that connect marine animals with their habitats. Atlantic City Aquarium suits travelers looking for a compact coastal aquarium with a strong regional focus, combining marine life viewing with touch experiences and environmental education rather than a large collection from around the world.