Attractions - Aquariums
Discover Life Underwater! Adventure Aquarium is just minutes from Center City 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. In
2020, Adventure Aquarium was ranked among the top 10 best aquariums in North
America by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards and a Tripadvisor 2020 Travelers’ Choice Winner. Adventure Aquarium is the only aquarium in the world to exhibit hippos, one of only six facilities in the US to have Little Blue penguins as permanent residents and exhibits the longest Shark Bridge in the world, a unique V-shaped rope suspension bridge just inches over Shark Realm. Come face-to-face with African and Little Blue penguins, sea turtles, stingrays, and so much more! Experience free daily shows and up-close animal experiences, a 3D movie, touch tanks, and more all included in your Adventure Aquarium admission.
Adventure Aquarium is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), and is held to the absolute highest standards in animal care and exhibition.
Visit adventureaquarium.com to plan your visit!
Distance from Independence Visitor Center: 1.14 miles
Distance from Sister Cities Visitor Center: 2.23 miles
Distance from Pennsylvania Convention Center: 1.64 miles