This fall, head out to Coney Island to learn about the undersea world at the New York Aquarium. Watch penguins, sea otters, and walruses work with their trainers during daily feeding demonstrations. Meet Osborn, Duke, Nav and Diego during Sea Lion Celebrations at the Aquatheater. Socialize with sea life and get your fingers wet at our Touch Pool. And don't miss our newest theatrical attraction, the Planet Earth: Shallow Seas 4-D experience!

Hours


Nov 2–April 2, 2010
Daily                                 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Last entry into the Aquarium is 45 minutes prior to closing.

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Location

The New York Aquarium is located on Surf Avenue & West 8th Street in Brooklyn, New York. It is easily accessible by mass transit.

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Dining Options

The New York Aquarium’s SeaSide Café is open year-round, and serves hot and cold dishes as well as snacks and beverages. Meals include sustainable seafood that reduces the pressures on threatened wild fisheries. In the warmer months, outdoor vending booths and picnic tables on the Plaza are also good places for a snack.

Accessibility

The Wildlife Conservation Society is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for all of our guests. The accessibility chart provides general information for individuals with disabilities about the physical and visual accessibility of aquarium grounds. Please consult the current Aquarium map handout, distributed at the entrance gate, for additional park information and schedules.

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Programs & Tours

The Aquarium’s Education Department offers programs for marine explorers of all ages. Programs for caregivers and little ones, summer camps, and after-school workshops for school-age children offer hands-on discovery and interactive learning. Older visitors can take behind-the-scenes tours at the Aquarium, help keepers take care of the animals, and conduct their own science experiments. All programs require advance reservations.

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Visitor Rules

  • Smoking is prohibited anywhere on New York Aquarium grounds.
  • Visitors under age 17 must be accompanied by a chaperone.
  • Do not feed our animal residents or throw things in exhibits, and stay on public paths at all times.
  • Please respect and leave untouched the plants and native wildlife around you.
  • Pets are not permitted. Guests who rely on service animals may bring them into the Aquarium, provided that the animals remain properly leashed. Guests are solely responsibility for the care and control of their animals.
  • Deposit trash in designated receptacles.
  • Radios, bikes, rollerblades, skateboards, or scooters are not permitted.
  • Shirts and shoes are required at all times.
  • We reserve the right to inspect packages, bags, and containers.
  • We reserve the right to escort from our grounds any individuals or groups who are acting in ways deemed harmful to our animals or the park, or that impinge upon the enjoyment of the park by other guests.
  • Weapons of any kind are not allowed in the Aquarium.
  • The solicitation of visitors, or the selling of any items is prohibited within the Aquarium, at its entrance gates, and along boundary sidewalks.
  • During your visit, you may be videotaped or photographed by a WCS employee or authorized guest. Your admission here serves as permission for use of your image by these parties.
  • Non-commercial photography for personal use is allowed, but tripods are restricted in several exhibits, and at the discretion of staff. Commercial photography and filming requests must go through the Communications Department. Please send your request to pr@wcs.org.

For further information please call 718-265-FISH.