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 Lose yourself in an underwater world with a trip to the New York Aquarium in Coney Island. The appropriately seaside destination houses more than 8,000 animals from around the globe—including species from as far away as the Arctic and Africa, to the more local waters of the Hudson River. It is also the oldest aquarium in continuous operation nationwide.
Suzanne Bolduc © WCSFrom Pacific walruses and beautifully bizarre seahorses to the mysterious jellyfish of the Alien Stingers exhibition, the aquarium offers more than one way to capture the imagination. The 90,000-gallon shark tank is a world unto itself, with several kinds of sharks swimming alongside stingrays, sea turtles and more. For a more interactive experience, visitors can watch a feeding (sessions featuring sharks, penguins, sea otters and more can be found on the daily schedule) or check out a lively performance by the California sea lions. Also, be sure to say hello to Akituusaq, the 300-pound walrus pup who recently celebrated his first birthday.
As a conservation organization aided by expert scientific researchers, the aquarium also works to raise awareness about the critical role of oceans in our world. Its award-winning educational programs encourage people of all ages to appreciate and protect aquatic ecosystems and the wildlife they sustain.
Suzanne Bolduc © WCSSpecial Offer: Visitors can receive $2 off any Aquarium-only admission ticket or $3 off any Aquarium/Deep Sea 3D combo ticket when they present a special coupon. Starting July 1, coupons will be available at the NYC & Company Visitor Information Center, Federal Hall Information Center, NYC Heritage Tourism Center, Chinatown Visitor Information Kiosk or they can be downloaded here. Visitors must provide the cashier with the promotional code NYCVis08 in order to receive the discount. The offer is valid July 1–31, but it does not apply to tickets purchased at the Aquarium’s website.
Address: The New York Aquarium is located at 602 Surf Avenue (at West 8th Street) in Coney Island, Brooklyn.
Phone: 718-265-FISH
Web: nyaquarium.com
Admission: Adults: $13; Seniors: $10; Children 2–12: $9 (under 2: free); Members are free with membership card. Free admission on Fridays 3pm–6pm. Open weekdays 10am–6pm; weekends and holidays 10am–7pm.
Julie Larsen Maher © WCSDirections: To get there by subway, take the F or Q to West 8th Street in Coney Island, Brooklyn. By bus, take the B36 to Surf Avenue and West 8th Street. Or take the B68 to Neptune Avenue and West 8th Street, and walk south along West 8th to Surf Avenue. Parking is available on-site for $12 a day.
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