Yes, we’ve been inundated with news out of American Dream lately, but with the frigid winter weather officially here, we’re certainly not going to complain about a dearth of indoor, family-friendly activities right in our own backyard. Though you’re going to have to wait a few more months to experience the New Jersey Sea Life Aquarium, we’re here to share the under-the-sea scoop now.
First off, this isn’t your average aquarium. (But is anything at American Dream average?) The attraction will feature 10 interactive tank exhibits inspired by NYC landmarks, from the subway to Saks to Studio 54. The 25,000 square-foot space will become home to 3,000 sea animals who’ll reside in 250,000 gallons of water. Visitors are set to get amazing up-close encounters with marine life of all types including seahorses, zebra sharks, Pacific octopus, rays, and jellyfish.
The venue – the country’s 10th SEA LIFE outpost – will focus not just on showing the public how stunning and special all of these underwater animals are but also to educate the next generation about conservation, because you never know if you’ve got a budding marine biologist in the house! While the aquarium isn’t slated to open until spring (along with the Legoland Discovery Center), tickets and annual passes are already on sale and the place will start taking bookings for its “Jaw-some” birthday party package bookings in January. They just might lure us in ... OK, we’ll stop now.
New Jersey Sea Life Aquarium at American Dream, opening Spring 2020
