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.

Meet the Director: Jon Dohlin What’s the greatest challenge for Jon Forrest Dohlin, the new director of the New York Aquarium? Curbing his enthusiasm! In an interview, discover what Dohlin has in store for the park’s 12,000 animals and its hundreds of thousands of yearly visitors.

Keep Up with Baby Akituusaq He’s growing into his name! The New York Aquarium’s walrus calf has sprouted baby teeth and the first nub of a tusk. Read our baby book for keeper reports on the latest developments in Akituusaq’s life and view updated 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.