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Adventure Aquarium Review

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Adventure Aquarium is one of my kids favorite places to visit in Philadelphia/Camden area. We can go to the aquarium and spend 5-6 hours exploring the aquatic life.  Our trip this visit was to see the Mighty Mike alligator. My son love him we visited twice.  Mike is a 8ft long weigh over 800lb.  He is large,  when were were visiting  mike move super fast and snapped toward my son which total was cool, according to my son..  I was thank full for 6″ thick  of window.   Mighty Mike will be only at Adventure  aquarium end off August  so be sure to see him.

might mike

My daughter favorite part was the sting ray pool.  At first she was not into touching the sting rays.  Then I slowly talked her into it and she touched them and then was hooked. Check out the video.

I love how Adventure aquarium is wonderful because of the touch tanks. Your kids get up close and personal  with the sting rays, sharks, starfish and more.  The staff at the aquarium is fantastic.  My son was is very inquisitive, the staff member at the shark tank spoke with him for over 20 minutes very patiently answering all of his questions.

I love watching the fish swim  both sharks and other fish.  I find it very peaceful.  The Adventure Aquarium does not fail to deliver on large fish tanks which give everyone a great view of the fish.  We also had a great time visiting the massive shark tanks,  which included the shark tunnel.  fish tank

star fish tank

I love all the little place to discover while you are visiting like this dome window into the large aquarium tank.  Then you turn another Conner and you find something else to discover at the aquarium.  adventure Aqurium

We also are fortunately to be there when they fed the hippos.  It was fun to watch these large animals in the water, they move with such grace.

My family and I really enjoyed the Adventure Aquarium it is one of the best Aquariums I have visited in the on the east coast.  I can recommend you visit and your kids will love the massive amount of touch tank.  So  go and enjoy and visit Might Mike be he leaves.

 

Parenting, Philadelphia, Travel

Take me out to the Ball Game #wordfullWednesday

kids at riversharks stadiumLast night we went to the Camden Riversharks game just over the river from Philadelphia.  If you have not been it is a lovely family ball park to go to and local.  We had a great time with friends.  The park is small and just the right size to show your kids what a real game is like.  I love minor leagues and different sports for this reason.  They are reasonably price and geared for a fun night.  Plus the RiverSharks have a great view of Philadelphia.  The stadium was very easy to find,  just right over the Ben Franklin bridge  from Philly. campbells riversharks stadium

TIP:  I noticed on Sept 10th RiverSharks Community Night   bring 3 school supplies to the box office and get a free entrance to the game (free ticket)  the schools supplies are donated to EducationWorks.  Plus if you come at 6:05-7:05 kids under 12 get a voucher that can be redeemed for a Hot Dog,Chips, and water.

For more info about the night  contact Kristin Segers   ksegers@riversharks.com  (that is what the flier said in the bathroom)

Even  my husband was in attendance-  the game went 10 innings and the Camden Riversharks one. guy at baseball game

This was my 1st time going to a Riversharks game.  My family has been one other time without me.  It is a fun game I loved going with a large group.  each kid had a friend and I felt comfortable with them going to bathroom in groups or getting a drink (my son is 11).  I like that about this stadium,  I could see them from where we were sitting.  We also had space to spread out,  we were there mid week. I was a great experience and I highly recommend it.