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Phillies Excitement Bubbles At South Jersey Aquarium: See Photos
A mini Phillies helmet and baseball bat delighted critters at Adventure Aquarium ahead of Game 1 of the World Series.
![Gonzo, a prehensile-tailed porcupine, examines some Philadelphia Phillies gear ahead of World Series Game 1 in Houston. Gonzo lives at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, which celebrated the Phillies' postseason berth on Friday with some animals.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/25310363/20221028/030418/styles/patch_image/public/br-7hnia___28144012236.jpg)
CAMDEN, NJ — There are some big Philadelphia Phillies fans at Adventure Aquarium in Camden.
On Friday, some of the aquarium's resident animals put on mini Phillies helmets and even got to try swinging for the fences like Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper.
It's safe to say excitement is bubbling all across Philadelphia, southern New Jersey, and anywhere Phillies fanatics gather.
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The Phillies are in Houston for Game 1 and Game 2 of the World Series against the Astros, then return to Citizens Bank Park for Games 3 and 4.
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"Among the most excited was Gonzo, the prehensile tail porcupine, who tried on a mini Phillies helmet for size," the aquarium said. "African penguin Ray also joined the Phillies bandwagon by trying his beak at swinging a baseball bat."
Video shared by the aquarium shows Ray the penguin nibbling at the mini helmet and playing with the bat.
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The aquarium says any fans looking for something to do before first pitch can come visit Gonzo, Ray, and the other critters at Camden's Wiggins Waterfront Park, where Adventure Aquarium is located.
Adventure Aquarium celebrated its 30th birthday this year, having opened to the public on Leap Day 1992. It was formerly called the Thomas H. Kean New Jersey State Aquarium.
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Patch has been closely following this postseason Phillies run. Here's some of our team coverage:
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- How Phillies Vs. Astros World Series Is A Rematch Of Eagles Super Bowl
- World Series Title Four Wins Away For Phillies: Philly Sports Chatter
- Free Miller Lite At Philly Bars During Phillies World Series Debut
- Phillies Grounds Crew Contribute To The Fightins' Win
- PHOTOS: Phillies, Fans Celebrate World Series Bid
- Phillies Faced Improbable Task Against Astros: Philly Sports Chatter
- Phillies 1993 World Series Player Sees Similarities With 2022 Team
- World Series Game On Phillies Fan Bucket List: Philly Sports Chatter
- Philadelphia Phillies Fans Frenzied Over World Series Trip
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