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Seaport
Aquarium
Wildwood’s only boardwalk aquarium — stingray and shark touch pools, live piranhas, alligators, marmoset monkeys, and a personal experience you won’t find at the big-name facilities. Right on the Wildwood Boardwalk at 3400 Boardwalk.
🦈 Touch Pool — Rays & Sharks
🐊 Alligators
🐟 Piranha Feeding
💰 Affordable Admission
🔄 Same-Day Re-Entry
📍 Wildwood Boardwalk
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📞 (609) 522-0373
📍 Location
3400 Boardwalk at Oak Ave, Wildwood, NJ 08260
🕐 Hours
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM · Seasonal · Check ahead in shoulder season
🎟️ Admission
Affordable boardwalk pricing · Same-day re-entry with hand stamp
🚗 From AC
~35 min via Garden State Pkwy South · Exit 6
👨👩👧 Best For
Young families · Kids under 10 · Rainy day · Quick Wildwood stop
Seaport Aquarium is Wildwood’s only boardwalk aquarium — a compact, independently owned marine attraction at 3400 Boardwalk that has been a consistent favorite for families visiting the Wildwoods for its hands-on approach and genuinely personal atmosphere. Owner Brent, frequently mentioned by name in visitor reviews, has brought real passion and care to the facility, and it shows in the knowledgeable staff and well-maintained exhibits.
This is a boardwalk aquarium, not a major metropolitan facility — and understanding that going in will make your visit far more enjoyable. The focus is on interactive, up-close encounters with marine life: a stingray touch pool where guests can gently pet stingrays and nurse sharks, live piranha feedings, alligator exhibits, marmoset monkeys, moray eels, seahorses, sea turtles, and a curated collection of tropical and local fish. It’s an accessible, affordable, and genuinely engaging 45-minute–1-hour experience that kids consistently love.
For World Cup visitors already heading to Wildwood to experience Morey’s Piers, Seaport Aquarium is a natural complement — a rainy-day refuge on the boardwalk, or a perfect starting point before the rides open. The same-day re-entry hand stamp means you can pop in during a break from the piers without paying twice.
What You’ll See
🐟
Stingrays
Touch pool — pet them gently
🦈
Nurse Sharks
Touch pool · White tip sharks also
🐊
Alligators
Rescued — exhibit display
🐠
Piranhas
Live feedings available
🐒
Marmoset Monkeys
Exotic exhibit
🐍
Snakes & Frogs
Reptile exhibits
🐢
Sea Turtles
Marine display
🦑
Moray Eels
Exhibit tank
🐡
Tropical Fish
Diverse species displays
🌊
Seahorses
Delicate marine display
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Local NJ Marine Life
Jersey Shore species
🎁
Gift Shop
Marine souvenirs
✋ What Makes It Special
›Touch pool lets visitors gently pet stingrays and nurse sharks — a hands-on encounter most larger aquariums restrict or upcharge for
›Piranha feedings — buy a feeder fish and watch live. One of the boardwalk’s most talked-about experiences for older kids
›Owner Brent is consistently praised by visitors for his knowledge and personal engagement — staff actively share information and answer questions
›Same-day re-entry hand stamp — leave for lunch, come back. Rare policy that adds genuine value to the admission price
›Affordable admission compared to major aquariums — great value for a 45–60 minute educational boardwalk experience
📐 Scale note: Seaport Aquarium is a small boardwalk attraction — not a large-scale facility like Adventure Aquarium in Camden or Jenkinson’s Aquarium in Point Pleasant. Plan for 45 minutes to an hour. Visitors who arrive expecting a major aquarium experience are sometimes disappointed; visitors who know what to expect consistently love it. It’s one of those places that punches above its weight for young children and anyone who appreciates a personal, unhurried encounter with live animals.
📍 World Cup Travel Note: Seaport Aquarium sits right on the Wildwood Boardwalk — if you’re already heading down to experience Morey’s Piers (35 minutes south of AC), it’s a natural add-on. It makes an excellent first stop before the piers open, a rainy-hour refuge, or a wind-down after a day of rides. The same-day re-entry stamp means zero friction going in and out.
🦈 Touch Pool
🐊 Alligators
🐠 Piranhas
🐒 Marmoset Monkeys
☁️ Rainy Day Option
💰 Affordable
🔄 Same-Day Re-Entry
📍 Wildwood Boardwalk
👧 Kids Under 10
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