New York Aquarium

Aquarium Brooklyn, New York, United States

What to expect

The New York Aquarium is the oldest continually operating aquarium in the United States, located on the Riegelmann Boardwalk in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City. It occupies 14 acres and boasts 266 species of aquatic wildlife. The aquarium's mission is to raise public awareness about issues facing the ocean and its inhabitants with special exhibits, public events, and research. The facility is home to over 8,000 specimens, including sharks, sea lions, and various fish species. The aquarium also features a shark tunnel and a sea lion show, making it a great place to visit with family and friends

Plan your family visit to the New York Aquarium with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the New York Aquarium, which has many great exhibits, including the new Ocean Wonder: Sharks! We also enjoyed the sea lion show

Highlights: The kids loved the aquarium, especially the new Ocean Wonder: Sharks! The sea lion show was a big hit too ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the aquarium and saw the new Ocean Wonder: Sharks! exhibit

Highlights: The kids loved the sea lion show ✨