A Jersey Shore amusement park is one of the best among thehighest-ranked theme parks and attractionsin the United States.

The state-of-the-art facility celebrates marine life and conservation through interactive exhibits and animal programs.

A beloved fixture is its resident Linnaeus two-toed Sloth, Wally, from South America.

People walking on Jenkinson’s Boardwalk

People walking on Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Point Pleasant, New Jersey.Credit:jjwithers/Getty Images

A 58,000-gallon aquarium is its largest exhibit that houses an array of shark species.

amusement park on Jenkinson’s Boardwalk

People waiting along the beach in front of the amusement park on Jenkinson’s Boardwalk.Alessandra Amodio/Travel + Leisure

Jenkinson’s Boardwalk arcade

An arcade on Jenkinson’s Boardwalk.Alessandra Amodio/Travel + Leisure

Fun houses and arcades on Jenkinson’s Boardwalk

Families walking around the fun houses and arcades on Jenkinson’s Boardwalk.Alessandra Amodio/Travel + Leisure