Adventure Aquarium

Discover the secrets of the world’s oceans and rivers while getting close to thousands of aquatic creatures at this riverside aquarium.

Adventure Aquarium is a showcase of the fascinating marine life that inhabits the world’s many waterbodies. Enjoy an aquatic journey from Africa to the Amazon and Caribbean. Experience face-to-face encounters with friendly animals and deadly predators. Adventure Aquarium exhibits over 8,500 different creatures housed in four themed zones.

Begin your tour in Zone A, where the Ocean Realm exhibit allows you to watch sharks, stingrays and turtles through huge panoramic windows. Marvel at the colors of Caribbean fish, learn about the life of piranhas in the Amazon rainforest and get the chance to touch a shark. Meet little blue penguins at the recreation of an Australian beach. Move on to Zone B to handle different species of rays.

In Zone C, the Kidzone and Gill’s Grotto have hands-on educational exhibits aimed at younger visitors. They’ll get to see curious species such as the Argentine horned frog and the chocolate chip sea star. Go on an entertaining underwater voyage at the 3-D movie theater and touch multicolored invertebrates at the Creature Feature pool.

Spot more sharks, including sandbar, tiger and zebra sharks, at the viewing bridge and walk-through tunnel in Zone D. Witness feedings and a day in the life of African hippos at the Hippo Haven exhibit. Zone E is the dining and retail area. Have a meal of burgers, hotdogs, Philadelphia-style cheesesteak and pretzels. Purchase marine-inspired gifts, artwork and souvenir photos.

Find the aquarium north of Wiggins Park & Marina, which is part of the Camden Waterfront district. Pay to park adjacent to the aquarium building. Public buses travel between the attraction and Downtown Camden. A ferry service also crosses the Delaware River to the waterfront of Philadelphia’s Center City district.

Adventure Aquarium is open daily. There is an admission fee, which gives access to all exhibits, feedings and live shows. Additional fees are applicable for personal encounters with sea turtles, sharks and penguins. Visit the aquarium’s official website for more information.

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Hotels near Adventure Aquarium

Club Quarters Hotel in Philadelphia

1628 Chestnut St

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in Center City, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Walnut Street, Rittenhouse Square, and City Hall. Academy of Music and Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts are also within 10 minutes. City Hall Station is 5 minutes by foot and Walnut Locust Station is 8 minutes.

DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City

237 S. Broad St.

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Center City, this hotel is steps from Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Academy of Music, and Walnut Street. City Hall and Jefferson University Hospital are also within 10 minutes. Walnut Locust Station is only a 2-minute walk and Lombard South Station is 6 minutes.

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport

8840 Tinicum Blvd

Rated 3.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in Eastwick, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Fort Mifflin, Wells Fargo Center, and University of Pennsylvania. Lincoln Financial Field and Citizens Bank Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). Philadelphia Eastwick Station is only a 5-minute walk.

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

120 S 17th St

Rated 4.6 / 5 by Guests

Located in Center City, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Walnut Street, Rittenhouse Square, and Academy of Music. Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and City Hall are also within 10 minutes. City Hall Station is 6 minutes by foot and Walnut Locust Station is 8 minutes.

Penrose Hotel Philadelphia

2033 Penrose Avenue

Rated 2.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in South Philadelphia, this golf hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Citizens Bank Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Wells Fargo Center and Mummers Museum. Liberty Bell Center and Independence Hall are also within 6 mi (10 km). Oregon Station is 16 minutes by foot and Snyder Station is 25 minutes.

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

1200 Market St

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Center City, this spa hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Reading Terminal Market, Pennsylvania Convention Center, and City Hall. Jefferson University Hospital and Liberty Bell Center are also within 15 minutes. 13th St. Station is only a 2-minute walk and 11th St Station is 2 minutes.

Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown

201 North 17th Street

Rated 3.8 / 5 by Guests

Located in Center City, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Ben Franklin National Memorial and Reading Terminal Market. Philadelphia Museum of Art and University of Pennsylvania are also within 1 mi (2 km). Race Vine Station is 6 minutes by foot and City Hall Station is 9 minutes.

Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport

4101b Island Ave

Rated 3.8 / 5 by Guests

Located in Southwest Philadelphia, this hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Fort Mifflin and within 6 mi (10 km) of Citizens Bank Park and Wells Fargo Center. Lincoln Financial Field and University of the Sciences in Philadelphia are also within 6 mi (10 km). Philadelphia Eastwick Station is 17 minutes by foot.

The Windsor Suites

1700 Ben Franklin Pkwy

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Center City, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Pennsylvania Convention Center, and Benjamin Franklin Parkway. City Hall and Walnut Street are also within 10 minutes. City Hall Station is 6 minutes by foot and Race Vine Station is 8 minutes.

Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

4509 Island Ave

Rated 3.9 / 5 by Guests

Located in Southwest Philadelphia, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Citizens Bank Park, Wells Fargo Center, and Lincoln Financial Field. University of Pennsylvania and Reading Terminal Market are also within 9 mi (15 km). Philadelphia Eastwick Station is 19 minutes by foot.

Embassy Suites Philadelphia Center City

1776 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy

Rated 3.9 / 5 by Guests

Located in Center City, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and Benjamin Franklin Parkway. City Hall and Walnut Street are also within 10 minutes. City Hall Station is 8 minutes by foot and Race Vine Station is 10 minutes.

Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

401 Chestnut St

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Old City, this romantic hotel is steps from Independence National Historical Park, Independence Mall, and Independence Hall. Museum of the American Revolution and Liberty Bell Center are also within 5 minutes. 5th St. Station is only a 3-minute walk and 2nd St. Station is 6 minutes.

The Westin Philadelphia

99 S 17th St

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Center City, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Rittenhouse Square, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, and Franklin Institute Science Museum. Reading Terminal Market and Liberty Bell Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). City Hall Station is only a 5-minute walk and 13th St. Station is 9 minutes.

The Notary Hotel, Autograph Collection

21 N Juniper St

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Center City, this hotel is steps from Free Library of Philadelphia and City Hall. Reading Terminal Market and Pennsylvania Convention Center are also within 10 minutes. 13th St. Station and City Hall Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel

3549 Chestnut St.

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in University City, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Zoo are also within 2 mi (3 km). 34th St. Station is 5 minutes by foot and 40th St. Station is 10 minutes.

Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia - Penns Landing, an IHG Hotel

100 N Christopher Columbus Blvd

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Old City, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Elfreth's Alley, Independence Hall, and Liberty Bell Center. Pennsylvania Convention Center and Reading Terminal Market are also within 2 mi (3 km). 2nd St. Station is 10 minutes by foot and Chinatown Station is 15 minutes.

Aloft Philadelphia Airport

4301 Island Ave

Rated 3.9 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Philadelphia hotel is located near the airport, 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Fort Mifflin, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bartram's Garden and University of Pennsylvania. Drexel University and The Navy Yard are also within 6 mi (10 km). Philadelphia Eastwick Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

1201 Market St

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Center City, this hotel is steps from Free Library of Philadelphia and Reading Terminal Market. City Hall and Pennsylvania Convention Center are also within 10 minutes. 13th St. Station is only a 2-minute walk and 11th St Station is 4 minutes.

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia, an IHG Hotel

433 Chestnut St.

Rated 4.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in Old City, this luxury hotel is steps from Independence Mall, Liberty Bell Center, and Independence Hall. Pennsylvania Hospital and Jefferson University Hospital are also within 15 minutes. 5th St. Station is only a 2-minute walk and 8th St Station is 7 minutes.

Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District

400 Arch Street

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Old City, this eco-friendly hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Independence Mall, Liberty Bell Center, and Independence Hall. Pennsylvania Convention Center and Reading Terminal Market are also within 15 minutes. 5th St. Station is only a 4-minute walk and 2nd St. Station is 6 minutes.

Four Points By Sheraton Philadelphia Airport

4101a Island Ave

Rated 3.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in Southwest Philadelphia, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Citizens Bank Park, Wells Fargo Center, and University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia Zoo and Reading Terminal Market are also within 9 mi (15 km). Philadelphia Eastwick Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, an IHG Hotel

117 S 17th St

Rated 4.6 / 5 by Guests

Located in Center City, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Walnut Street, Rittenhouse Square, and City Hall. Academy of Music and Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts are also within 10 minutes. City Hall Station is 7 minutes by foot and Walnut Locust Station is 8 minutes.

Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing

201 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Society Hill, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Independence Seaport Museum, Liberty Bell Center, and Independence Hall. Pennsylvania Hospital and Adventure Aquarium are also within 1 mi (2 km). 2nd St. Station is 9 minutes by foot and 5th St. Station is 13 minutes.

Comfort Inn Horsham - Philadelphia

245 Easton Road

Rated 3.6 / 5 by Guests

Situated in Horsham, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Speed Raceway and Power Line Trail Horsham Trailhead. Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum and Willow Grove Park Mall are also within 3 mi (5 km).