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

A Giant Sea Turtle at the New York Aquarium cc licensed photo by jamieleto

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.

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Facts For Your Visit

Fee: Yes

New York Aquarium Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays

Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Address: 602 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224, USA

Phone: (718) 265-3474

Official Website: New York Aquarium

New York Aquarium Reviews

Rated 4.2 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating Fantastic destination for a fun-filled day! Allocate at least 4-6 hours to explore the numerous exhibits and activities. We visited with our 4-month-old and had a wonderful time. The aquarium boasts an incredible array of marine life, featuring diverse species of fish, sharks, and other sea creatures. The unique architecture and well-designed exhibits make for an engaging and educational experience. Highly recommended for new parents, as the aquarium offers a stroller-friendly environment and plenty of amenities for families. One tip: Be prepared for limited and expensive parking options. We found a more affordable parking spot nearby, which was a convenient alternative. Overall, the New York Aquarium is a must-visit attraction for anyone looking for a memorable and entertaining experience!
Kandarp Bhatt - a week ago

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5 Star Rating Love the New York Aquarium, as a native New Yorker it’s so nice to come here and spend the day with the animals! I took my nephew to visit and go to Luna Park after, he had a blast!! It was a nice day and not so crowded! The staff were attentive and very nice! Definitely a place to go check out for a day adventure
Valerie - 3 months ago

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5 Star Rating It's an amazing place to visit with kids. The aquarium has made a marvelous effort to include education about nature and the importance of preserving the ocean as well as the deleterious effect of contamination, in a seamless way in each exhibit. They have an intercative space where you can be an advocate of the ocean and see your picture on the cover of a magazine 😆... is simply amazing.
María José Cobos Español - 3 months ago

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5 Star Rating While we unfortunately arrived on a very cold day (and at the same time as a very loud school group) the experience within the aquarium was great! The selection of animals were great, the atmosphere was nice, and there were a good bout of accessibility features such as elevators.
beatrill - 2 weeks ago

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5 Star Rating We try to come from NJ at least once a year. Its location is very close to our heart and we love visiting. Their penguins and sea lions to me are the stars of the show. The sharks also tend to be quite photogenic! We'll definitely keep coming back every year.
Jessica Zuckerman - a month ago

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Directions

Subway Line	Nearest Station	Walking Time
F or Q	West 8th Street / NY Aquarium	2 minutes
N or D	Coney Island / Stillwell Avenue	10 minutes

How to get to New York Aquarium by Subway

Take the F or Q train to the W 8th Street / NY Aquarium, cross the pedestrian overpass over Surf Avenue and take the steps on the far side down to the entrance to the Aquarium parking lot or take the N or D trains to the Coney Island / Stillwell Avenue Station, head south on Stillwell, turn left on Surf Avenue, the aquarium is ahead on your right.