Center for Aquatic Sciences

a CILC Content Provider

Based in Camden, NJ, the Center for Aquatic Sciences works to strengthen community connections to nature, wildlife, and the environment. Utilizing resources such as the animal collection of Adventure Aquarium as well as natural spaces and public waterways around the Delaware and Cooper Rivers, the Center’s programs educate learners of all ages about marine science and promote environmental stewardship.

Programs by Center for Aquatic Sciences

Animals, Wow!

Adventure Aquarium is home to many different kinds of amazing animals. Join one of our Center for Aquatic Sciences educators as we offer a closer look at some of Aquarium residents who swim, scurry, or crawl in this exciting animal encounter...

Ask an Axolotl

We have axolotls in our tanks here. Do you want to meet one? Well, don’t you fear. Get up close and personal with an axolotl animal encounter and learn about the awesome, endangered creatures taking the internet by storm.

Hello, Hippos

Adventure Aquarium residents Genny and Button are the only hippos on display at an American aquarium. Connect with one of our Center educators as we give you a closer look at these incredible marine mammals.

Horseshoe Crabs: Under the Shell

Horseshoe crabs have been around on Earth for over 400 million years. Have an animal encounter with a horseshoe crab and learn about these awesome New Jersey natives who play an important role in our environment.

Little Blue Penguins

Natives of Australia and New Zealand, little blue penguins, also known as fairy penguins, are the smallest known species of penguin in the world. Take a closer look at these amazing birds and learn about their habitats, diet, and behavior.

New Jersey Pinelands Adventure

Spanning 1.1 million acres, New Jersey’s Pinelands National Reserve is home to hundreds of species of plants, fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates, including over forty threatened or endangered species. Join us for a virtual tour...

Snakes and Legless Lizards

Ever wonder what makes a snake a snake? Have an animal encounter with snakes and legless lizards and learn about what makes them unique.

Turtle, Tortoise, or Terrapin?

Think you tell the difference between a diamondback terrapin, a box turtle, and a loggerhead sea turtle? Learn to spot the differences as you meet some radical shelled reptiles in this animal encounter.

Type of Organization

Science Center/Zoo

Contact

Kevin Impellizeri kimpellizeri@aquaticsciences.org
1 Riverside Drive
Camden NJ 08103
(856) 361-1013
United States

https://aquaticsciences.org/

Primary Disciplines

The programs of Center for Aquatic Sciences cover:

Problem Based Learning
Problem Solving
Science
STEM