Sights · Our pick in New York
New York Aquarium
For families
The city’s aquarium by the sea at Coney Island, with sharks, sea otters and sea lion shows.
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Image courtesy of © WCS
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About New York Aquarium
The New York Aquarium is run by the Wildlife Conservation Society, like the Bronx Zoo. Ocean Wonders: Sharks! is its shark exhibit, the sea otters are among its best-loved residents, and the Aquatheater shows run through the day. Wild Encounters, from April to December, bring visitors close to penguins and sea lions; tickets are sold on the official site.
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Video © New York AquariumOur take
- Ocean Wonders: Sharks!
- Sea otters
- Aquatheater shows
- Wild Encounters, April to December
- Address
- 602 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York - Website
- nyaquarium.com
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with New York Aquarium before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
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