# Harvest with the Hippos: Camden's adults-only fall night

> Adventure Aquarium opens after hours on October 2 for a 21-plus celebration with drinks, glowing pumpkins and a special hippo feeding.
- Title: Harvest with the Hippos: Camden's adults-only fall night
- Summary: Adventure Aquarium opens after hours on October 2 for a 21-plus celebration with drinks, glowing pumpkins and a special hippo feeding. Adults can experience…
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- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/adventure-aquarium-harvest-hippos-adults-only-fall-night-camden-2026
- Published: 2026-09-16T17:22:28.971+00:00
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- Topics: adventure aquarium, camden, new jersey, harvest with the hippos, adults-only event, fall celebration, hippos, after-hours event, october 2, 21 and older, news, local
## Adults-only fall night in Camden
Adventure Aquarium is hosting Harvest with the Hippos on October 2 from 5 to 9 p.m. for guests 21 and older. The four-hour after-hours event lets adults explore the aquarium with drinks, music and seasonal activities.
## Glowing pumpkins throughout the aquarium
Pumpkin displays inspired by aquatic animals will light up the aquarium both on land and underwater as part of the Fintastic Pumpkin Glow fall celebration.
## Watch rare hippos get fed
Genny and Button are the only hippos in the world exhibited at an aquarium. During the event, these two Nile hippos will receive a special fall-themed feeding.

> Genny and Button are the only hippos in the world to be exhibited at an aquarium.
## Themed drinks and photo ops
The aquarium will serve themed fall drinks for purchase and offer immersive lighting and photo opportunities throughout the night.
## General admission is $44.99
Single tickets cost $44.99 per person. A valid ID is required to enter the 21-and-older event.
## Ultimate Date Night Package available
For $125, couples get admission for two, one drink per person and a commemorative 6 by 8 inch photo print for each attendee.
## Located at Adventure Aquarium Camden
The event takes place at Adventure Aquarium, 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, New Jersey 08103.
## Key takeaway

Adults can experience Adventure Aquarium in a new way with an after-hours fall event featuring themed drinks, seasonal decor and exclusive access to watch the aquarium's rare hippos eat.