New York Aquarium
November 8th, 2009
• Location: Surf Avenue and West 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11224
• Neighborhood: Brooklyn – Coney Island/Bath Beach
• Phone: 718.265.FISH
• Hours: Opens daily 10am; closing times vary seasonally. Last ticket is sold 45 minutes before closing.
• Cost: Adults $12; Children 2-12 & Seniors $8; Children under 2 Free
• Web: http://www.nyaquarium.com
Next door to the Coney Island Amusement Park, The New York Aquarium is “the best aquarium in
The sea jellies, sharks, and walruses are the biggest hits, but the whole family can enjoy standing under a curved pane of glass as a waterfall cascades overhead and splashes past.
The seahorse exhibit is amazing, including yellow horses and dragon horses, and detailed information about how baby horses are born. The octopus, who would squeeze himself into a corner even if given a larger tank (invertebrates apparently like confined areas), will wow kids of all ages as he ripples his tentacles past the glass.
The Sea Lion shows are wonderful – outdoors all year, weather permitting – and are included in the price of admission. Call in advance to check times.
A Deep Sea 3-D simulator ride ($4 per person, per ride, with purchase of an Aquarium admission ticket) is open to folks 36 inches and taller, and launches participants inside a deep sea submarine to explore the ocean floor, dive with a sperm whale, and tangle with a giant squid. The simulator is open all year.
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