Take Kids On A Boat Tour Of The Manasquan Reservoir

HOWELL, NJ — Look for turtles, egrets, herons, ospreys and other wildlife in their natural habitat during a boat tour of the Manasquan Reservoir.

The 45-minute tours are led by a certified naturalist employed by the Monmouth County Parks System, which owns the reservoir.

Tours leave from the Manasquan Reservoir Visitor Center on Windeler Road, Howell.

Tours are offered at the top of the hour from 2-5 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, May 23-September 7. Wednesday afternoon tours are offered at 2 p.m., 3 p.m. & 4 p.m. from July 1-August 26. Evening tours are offered at 6 p.m. & 7 p.m. on Fridays, June 5, July 3 & August 7. All tours are weather and water level dependent.

The cost is $6 per adult and $4 per child age 12 and under. Life jackets are required and provided. Please note that children must be two years of age or older to attend and able to sit independently during the duration of the tour.

Tickets can be purchased in the lower level of the Visitor Center on the day of the tour. Call 732-919-0996, ext. 4526, to verify tours are running as scheduled.