New York Aquarium

New York Aquarium will captivate and educate the entire family with 14 acres of superb exhibits

Since 1957, the New York Aquarium has been a part of the legendary Coney Island boardwalk experience. Operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society, the aquarium's 14 acre facility is packed to the gills, boasting 8,000 aquatic animals in exhibits designed to promote advocacy of issues facing our oceans and its inhabitants.

If you aren't a SCUBA enthusiast, the Explore the Shore allows you to experience a 400-gallon tidal wave crashing overhead without leaving dry land. The seasonal touch pools and observation tanks allow visitors to interact with the aquatic ecosystem with areas featuring exotic species like electric eels and masses of glowing Moon Jellyfish. Conservation Hall features three distinct habitats: a tropical coral reef complete with "Nemo's", an Amazonian flooded forest complete with a school of piranhas and an African freshwater lake with some of the most unique species on earth. Outside at the Sea Cliffs, penguins, sea otters, walruses and seals will provide endless entertainment with optional educational talks and daily feedings for public viewing. To rest your legs, visitors can sit and be mesmerised by sharks swimming with gigantic stingrays and sea turtles in huge floor to ceiling tanks, see Happy Feet in the New York Aquarium's 4D theatre or enjoy the Sea Lion Celebration at the Aquatheatre.

Following the Sea Lion Celebration, you can get up close and personal and get a kiss from a sea lion. For an additional fee, you can participate in a small group, hands-on encounter lead by an animal trainer complete and have your photo taken with one of the stars of the New York Aquarium.

Cost: Admission fees apply. Please see website for up-to-date pricing.

Hours:Daily 10:00am - 5:30pm; Extended summer hours

Website: New York Aquarium

Address: 602 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn

Getting There on Transit
Subway Train / Bus	Subway Station	Walking Time
F or Q	West 8th Street	3 minutes
N or D	Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue Station	9 minutes
Take the F or Q train to the West 8th Street / Coney Island, head south on West 8th Street, turn left on Surf Avenue, the aquarium will be on your right (3 minutes) or take the N or D trains to the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue Station, head south on Stillwell Avenue, turn left onto Surf Avenue and walk two blocks to the aquarium entrance (9 minutes).