Then, on Tuesday we went to the Camden Adventure Aquarium. I have been whining and whining and whining about wanting to go there, so M finally gave in. It was nice. I’m completely obsessed with those deep underwater creatures. So our beloved friend, M, babysat our two dogs, and off we went for a day of adventure.
But enough of that. On to what you really want to see. Pictures! Of sharks and moray eels and manta rays and sea turtles!! whee!
When we walked in, we were immediately greeted by a “pet the sharks” exhbit. I did. M did not. These were funny little guys. I also got to pet some other oceanic beasties — some rays and some starfish.
The Oceanic Realm exhibit was quite incredible.
These giant manta rays were incredible.
Camden is one of only two aquariums in the US to have a Great Hammerhead Shark. I was pretty enthralled by him, to be honest.
Sea turtles.
Penguins.
Seals.
Pretty fishes (really, I just love the way that the colors are so saturated in this photo!)
Moray Eels.
Hippos.
Jellies (not the SpongeBob variety, mind you)
Octopus.
Lots of sharks (in the shark tunnel). They have this really cool option where you can swim with the sharks for 2 hours. I’d love to do this one day.
A fresh-water crocodile.
Pirahnas.
More eels (of the electric variety, I think)
and the regular kind.
Some of M’s favorites — clown fish.
And human clowning around…
After the aquarium, we spent some time enjoying the view of the Camden waterfront. Across the river is center city Philadelphia.
We ended the evening by enjoying a nice little Italian restaurant on South Street, Pietro’s. Then we stopped to visit our good friends, A&A. It was really nice to catch up with them both and meet their dog, Miles.
All beautiful pictures. This would be one time that “swimming with the fishes” would be a good thing.
Clown fish and their anemones. I could watch them for hours.
#1, you are adorable, and #2, that looks like SO much fun! I love the fact that you can opt to swim with the sharks. Do they let you snorkel or scuba? Wow. That would be fabulous. Wow.
I love the photo of the hippopotamus standing up on its hind legs – reminds me of Maddie when she’s looking out the window. But wetter and less furry.