Meet Spook, the Aquarium’s Living Legend At the age of 43, Spook the seal has not only outlived his relatives in the wild. He is the oldest grey seal on record in any zoo or aquarium! For this senior citizen among seals, however, retirement is not on the radar. His trainers and caregivers work hard to keep up!
Playtime for Squirt In the blink of an eye, Squirt, the New York Aquarium’s giant Pacific octopus, goes from pale pink to bright red during one of his favorite activities—playtime with his keeper! Meet the gifted giant.
Keep Up with Baby Akituusaq He’s growing into his name! The New York Aquarium’s walrus calf weighed in at 400 pounds on his 1st birthday, and has sprouted tiny teeth and tusks. Read our baby book for keeper reports on the latest developments in Tuusaq’s life, and view photos and video clips.
2008 is the Year of the Frog Honor frog-kind’s mighty leapers and masters of disguise! Visit horned frogs, tomato frogs, and fire-bellied toads in Main Hall, and help WCS spread the word about threatened amphibians around the world. Meet our croakers and peepers.
