Long Beach Island Vacation Guidebook & Map
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THE NOVINS PLANETARIUM Ocean County College, Route 549 S. (Hooper Avenue), Toms River (732) 255-0342 www.ocean.edu/campus/planetarium/ index.htm The theater's upgraded technology brings viewers the universe as never before. Observing sessions and other events are held in conjunction with the local astronomy club, ASTRA. Visit the website for shows, times, and more information. POPCORN PARK ZOO Humane Way at Lacey Road (Bamber Lake), Forked River (609) 693-1900 www.popcornpark.org Located in the heart of the Pine Barrens and originally established in 1977 as a refuge for wildlife which could no longer survive on their own in the wilderness, Popcorn Park Zoo now has over two hundred domestic and exotic animals living in large surroundings. Each animal has its own story. Perfect for children and adults alike. SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE, SAFARI, AND HURRICANE HARBOR Route 537 (one mile south of I-195) Jackson, (732) 928-1821 www.sixflags.com special events plus tennis, swimming, entertainment, shows, and festivals. Family services and counseling. Non-denominational. TUCKERTON SEAPORT 120 East Main Street, Tuckerton (609) 296-8868 www.TuckertonSeaport.org Tuckerton Seaport, a working maritime village, is located along the Tuckerton Creek. This oneof-a-kind attraction, in the heart of historic Tuckerton, brings the Jersey Shore's maritime traditions of the past and present to life through people, exhibits, and hands-on activities. Discover the Jersey Shore's unique maritime heritage and the interaction between culture and nature on the Barnegat Bay. Experience the rich traditions of the Jersey Shore and its Baymen through the Seaport's recreated and historic buildings, demonstrations, interpretive exhibits, events, festivals, live aquatic displays, and more. Decoy carvers, boat builders, basket makers, and baymen entertain, educate, and delight visitors of all ages. Stroll the 3/4 mile boardwalk and experience life on the Tuckerton "Crik." Identify birds and plants on our 1/4 mile nature trail. Tour our site and view garveys, sneakboxes, cruising yachts, and party boats displayed on land and water. Open daily from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Continued on page 26 Please refer to our ad on page 6. Six Flags Great Adventure offers fun for the entire family including the newly-themed Adventure Alley section featuring the 24-story SkyScreamer extreme swing ride plus four family ride favorites, 13 thrilling roller coasters including Kingda Ka, Nitro, and El Toro, three children's areas, interactive animal entertainment like Safari Discoveries, and a sensational concert line-up. On our brand new Safari Off Road Adventure encounter more than 1,200 exotic animals from six different continents on massive, open-air safari vehicles. Right next door, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor offers fun in the sun at the No. 1 water park in the Northeast, this season boasting the new Big Wave Racer, a six-lane mat racing slide! For a list of special events, concerts, and operating schedule, please visit sixflags.com. ST. FRANCIS COMMUNITY CENTER 47th Street and Long Beach Boulevard Brant Beach, (609) 494-8861 www.stfranciscenterlbi.com Recreation and educational programs for children and adults. Arts and crafts, sports, exercise, and (609) 492-4000 Please refer to page 24 25