\ud83c\udf0a A New Jersey aquarium is nominated for USA Today\u2019s Best Aquarium in the U.S.\ud83c\udf0a\u00a0\ufe0f Public voting is open daily through May 11, with winners announced May 20.\ud83c\udf0a\u00a0The aquarium features the Northeast\u2019s largest shark collection and unique hippo exhibit.<\/p>\n
A New Jersey aquarium has been nominated for \u201cBest Aquarium\u201d in the USA Today 10Best Readers\u2019 Choice Awards<\/a>.<\/p>\n Adventure Aquarium in Camden nominated for USA Today Best Aquarium<\/p>\n Selected by a panel of editors and experts, Adventure Aquarium<\/a> in Camden was one of 20 top aquariums nominated in the United States.<\/p>\n ALSO READ: Open your pool early, NJ and avoid problems later\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Public voting is open until May 11. The top 10 aquariums will be announced on Wednesday, May 20.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is an honor to be nominated for Best Aquarium by USA Today 10Best, and a testament to the immersive experiences and conservation-driven mission we strive to deliver every day,\u201d said Adventure Aquarium Vice President and Executive Director, Jennifer Porter.<\/p>\n A NJ aquarium has been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Aquarium (TSM Library)<\/p>\n A NJ aquarium has been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Aquarium (TSM Library)How to vote for Adventure Aquarium in USA Today 10Best contest<\/p>\n Located on the Camden Waterfront, Adventure Aquarium is home to thousands of aquatic species and immersive, hands-on exhibits.<\/p>\n The aquarium cares for the largest collection of sharks in the Northeast and is the only aquarium in the world to exhibit hippos. In Shark Realm, guests can walk through New Jersey\u2019s longest shark tunnel or test their nerves on the world\u2019s longest Shark Bridge.<\/p>\n Guests can also encounter two species of penguins and reach out and touch a stingray.<\/p>\n Camden aquarium features sharks, hippos and hands-on exhibits<\/p>\n Adventure Aquarium is also committed to protecting aquatic ecosystems and the species in its care. Through animal rescue and rehabilitation, habitat preservation, sustainable practices, and impactful public education, the aquarium has been an Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited institution for more than 30 years.<\/p>\n National competition includes top aquariums across the U.S.<\/p>\n Some aquariums competing with Adventure Aquarium for a top 10 spot include Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium in Springfield, Missouri, Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, Connecticut, The Florida Aquarium in Tampa, Florida, the South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston, South Carolina, and OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale, Arizona.<\/p>\n Voting <\/a>is once a day through May 11.<\/p>\n Report a correction<\/a> | Contact our newsroom<\/a><\/p>\n It’s here! The complete 2026 NJ county fair summer schedule<\/p>\n A list of county fairs happening throughout New Jersey for 2026. From rides, food, animals, and hot air balloons, each county fair has something unique to offer.<\/p>\n (Fairs are listed in geographical order in New Jersey from South to North)<\/p>\n