New York Aquarium

sea lion show has some fun tricks, but the short lectures on biology and conservation may not hold the attention of your 3 year old

Have you seen Toshio Sasaki's -dimensional mural on the at the Sea Cliff's Exhibit ? "First Symphony of the Sea" includes familiar sea life as well as abstract forms along the 332ft concrete wall. Read more

The new shark building is amazing! The line is shortest when everyone else is waiting for the sea lion show . Don't forget to go to the touch tank (and bar !) on the roof!

Get there at 9:55 on a week day * hit the penguin feeding when they announce it {on the warmer summer days it will be the only time to see them} * see the 11am sea lion show * be on the beach by noon!

Get here by 10 AM and just walk into the shark exhibit

The shark exhibit is really cool. Be sure to get in early to beat the line and venture up top to touch a tiger shark!

Nice, Clean & fun Aquarium.Don't miss the puppet shows for the little ones. Also, be prepared to have your picture taken at the entrance, for future purchase. Pictures are cute but on the pricey side.

Don’t go if you plan to arrive after 10:30, esp. if you’re driving. Any later: no parking , busloads of kids, and LONG lines for attractions . Arrive 9:30-10, see Sharks 1st, Sea Lion show @ 11, chill .

Sea Lion show is worth it, the new shark exhibit is great. Make sure to bring snacks as concession stand closes randomly and has a very limited menu.

Check out the ocean view deck (especially if it's hot and crowded ) to get some beach views and breeze and hourly puppet shows.

The new shark exhibit is very cool but that’s about all there is to see here. Nice time killer if you live nearby but very lame compared to other aquariums . Hit the boardwalk after.

Admission on Fridays from 3pm until closing is pay-what-you-wish. Fun fact: This is America's oldest aquarium , dating to 1896.

The walruses and otter exhibits were the best! This aquarium is rather small due to construction , it took more time on the train getting there than to explore the entire aquarium .

While everyone is watching the sea loin show quickly get on line to the shark exhibition . Line should be shorter.

Go fish ! Admission today was only five bucks due to construction but still well worthy it.

The New York Aquarium has just recently reopened after sustaining a great deal of damage from Sandy. There is very limited attractions at the moment.

At the Sea Cliffs, you can watch penguins, sea lions, sea otters , seals, and walrus frolic: the best action is at feeding time. Read more

a lot of it is still under renovation, so you'll want to plan to visit some other spots in coney rather than make the trip just for the aquarium

Sea Lion show saved the day, but otherwise this place is very small...only good because my toddler loves sharks and they have quite a few

It was all pretty good bathe sea lion show in the aquatheater is entertaining.

Nice staff here;) very small aquarium . Oldest in the country . It's been under construction , 2012 hurricane sandy. Every Friday from 4 to 6, pay as you wish.

Loved the sea lion show . The aquarium is still undergoing changes post Sandy. I'll be coming back in 2015.

This underwater world is the host to endless species of wet wildlife.This venue is perfect for a corporate picnic or a formal event . Events held are @ Oceanic Deck, Sea Cliffs, or Alien Stingers.

At the sea lion show , Sit in the middle and in the front row. You will get a chance to see the sea lion very close. Arrive early to get that seat.

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The bad news: The Aquarium is still recovering after Hurricane Sandy so there are few exhibits . The good news: Admission is only $9.95 and there are cute penguins.

Great place for kids of all ages! Great beauty beneath the sea!

Struggling hard post-Sandy only 3 animals and a little 15 min sea lion show but If you're already at Coney Island it's cute and now now only $10.

If you don't mind a small walk, park in the Brooklyn cyclone's parking lot ($9) as opposed to the Aquarium 's lot ($25)

The oldest aquarium ! I must say the animals were the most outgoing! Can do the entire place in an hour

Ocean Wonders is the icing on the cake . Don’t let the dated reviews keep you from visiting.

One of my favorite places to visit in NYC!! Unfortunately, super storm Sandy has caused some exhibits to be closed.

Right off the boardwalk, this fun, kid-friendly aquarium offers lots of opportunities to peek at creatures of the waterworld.

A great place to host a kid's bday party! Have an adventurous little one? Alien Stingers is the space for it. Or oggle over the cute penguins, seals, otters at the sea cliffs!

The aquarIum was only 40% open. They are still rebuilding after super storm Sandy . They will most likely be 100% open by spring 2014 they said. ...hopefully!

Not the most fancy aquarium , but it’s really enjoyable. Make sure you catch the sea lion show and encounter the sharks and penguins .

Make sure to check out Tacoma and Cleo at the sea lion exhibit . Tacoma is a total clown.

if you are seeing the sea lion show sit by the stools in the front row center where the seals will hop up and greet you

My boyfriend took my son here for his 7th birthday & he had a great time!!

The Penguins! The underwater viewing area was closed, but they are still so fun!

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Very nice place to visit with kids

Getting back on its feet post Sandy but the otters at feeding time are the best!

The aqua theater was the best thing from the whole aquarium . Bring you own food. It saves you a lot of money.

Wednesdays are free from 3:00pm. You still need to get timed tickets.

Eva is absolutely the sloooooooowest ice cream server!! On line 20 min so far and there were only 3 ppl ahead of me!! In front of penguin area.

Even though they're still rebuilding after Sandy, there's not much to see or do here anyway. We were there for about 45 mins. Big disappointment.

Fishes are beautiful...all different shapes and sizes.

Don't miss the Sea lion show ! Its really fun!

Do you enjoy claustrophobia? Definitely go in a weekend afternoon! The walruses are cool, though.