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End Your Summer With A Splash At The New York Aquarium

From sharks to jellyfish, sea otters to sea lions, there's so much to "sea" and learn about at New York's only aquarium.

Learn all about sea lions at Aquatheater.
Learn all about sea lions at Aquatheater. (Julie Larsen Maher)

It’s hard to believe that the summer is almost over, but there’s still time left to do something a little wild! This August, take a family trip down to Coney Island and visit the New York Aquarium. It’s wild down here with over 350 marine species in multiple indoor and outdoor exhibits, including an exciting, splashy, educational sea lion show. Keep reading to learn more about all the exhibits and experiences the Aquarium has to offer.

Most of the animals in the ocean are invertebrates. (Photo Credit: Julie Larsen Maher)

Spineless

Out of this world is right beneath the surface at the New York Aquarium’s newest exhibit, Spineless. Get an eyeful of wildly wonderful invertebrates like the Pacific octopus, moon jellies, zombie worms and more. Learn about how they’re not just beautifully breathtaking, they’re also essential to the health of the ocean.


Sharks play an important role in maintaining the health of ocean ecosystems. (Photo Credit: Julie Larsen Maher)

Ocean Wonders: Sharks!

Have an eye-opening, jaw-dropping underwater experience at the award-winning exhibit Ocean Wonders: Sharks! See over 115 incredible marine species, including sharks, rays, sea turtles and more, many of which live right off the Coney Island boardwalk!

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Watch the sea otters float on their backs. (Photo Credit: Julie Larsen Maher)

Sea Cliffs

Step outside and enjoy the weather alongside the penguins, sea otters and harbor seals that often spend time hanging out along the rocky shores of Sea Cliffs.


Watch the sea lions take center stage. (Photo Credit: Julie Larsen Maher)

Aquatheater

Don’t miss the interactive, educational, splashy sea lion show, Aquatheater. Discover the bonds sea lions have with their trainers as they learn behaviors that stimulate natural instincts and aid in their care. It's quite a performance!

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Before the summer ends, come sea for yourself how wild it is down at the New York Aquarium!


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