New York Aquarium
Set right on the Coney Island boardwalk, this aquarium features an immersive shark tunnel and daily sea lion shows.
- Mon – Sun, 10:00 – 18:00
- Admission: $32.95 per person; Parking: $18 for up to 3 hours (based on user reviews).
- 602 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224, USA
- 4.3 (19503 reviews)
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Description
Operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society, the aquarium houses spaces like Sea Cliffs, PlayQuarium, and Spineless. Several displays use overhead views and sub-water-level sections to make you feel as if you are inside the tanks. Exhibits also integrate an educational recycling focus alongside scheduled penguin, seal, and conservation programs. Because most of the exhibits are indoors, visiting in cold weather is not an issue, and a direct exit connects the space back to the boardwalk.