Jenkinson's Aquarium Educational & Animal Programs

Jenkinson's Aquarium Educational & Animal Programs offers Penguins & Pajamas, which includes admission for the day and features storytelling, a craft, and a Meet & Greet with an African penguin. It also offers African Penguin Awareness Day, with drop-in educational crafts, family-friendly activities, and a scheduled feeding included with general admission. Other offerings include Scoop on Sloths, a 30-minute conservation education program with admission for the day, Behind the Scenes Tour, and Junior Keepers for ages 7-11, which covers animal care, training, enrichment, feeding, and going behind the scenes to meet animals.

Programs

• Penguins & Pajamas — children · Includes admission for the day. Learn about penguins through storytelling, a craft, and a Meet & Greet with an African penguin.
• African Penguin Awareness Day — Drop-in educational crafts and family-friendly activities; includes a scheduled feeding. Included with general admission.
• Scoop on Sloths — ages 5+ only · $25 · Thirty-minute conservation education program. Includes admission for the day.
• Behind the Scenes Tour — ages 5 and up only · $20–$30 · Includes admission for the day. Sneakers are required.
• Junior Keepers — 7-11 years old · Future marine biologists program. Learn animal care including training, enrichment, and feeding; go behind the scenes and meet animals.
• Pilates — Low impact, high vibes workout. All-levels mat class.
• Yoga

At a glance

• Ages: 5–15 years old
• Price range: $20–$30
• Current session: Junior Keepers (7-11 years old) (Oct 12–Apr 23, 2027)
• Facility hours: Open daily 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas.

About the provider

The program has operated since June of 1991. Its mission is dedicated to educating the public on all aspects of marine life and conservation.

Last updated October 19, 2026.