The immersive exhibit, opening in spring 2015, will bring visitors close to these amazing ocean giants, while highlighting rich local seascapes where sharks thrive and showcasing WCS shark conservation work.
Aquarium director Jon Dohlin gives a tour of the new Glover’s Reef and Conservation Hall exhibits, featuring the aquatic life of coral reefs, flooded forests, and great lakes.
The electric eel is one powerful fish. It uses its electric shock to defend itself against predators or to secure prey. Electricity can also help this nocturnal hunter find its way in the dark.
The New York Aquarium is one of the only aquariums in North America to permanently feature jellyfish. These mysterious creatures of the deep wow visitors with their otherworldly beauty.
You won’t need a scuba mask to escape into the eery, deep-sea world of sharks. Our 90,000-gallon tank will take you there!
Sea otters love to preen as much as they love to play. They will spend up to a quarter of their day on personal grooming!