Touch

Sound

New York Aquarium is one of my fave places.  My mum and dad have been taking me every summer since I was 6 months old.  I love water, so it’s always super exciting andto go nose-to-nose with sharkies!

“There’s a whole ocean!”
~ Moana of Motunui

The highlight of my visit is always the Sea Lion show.  Cool music, sea lion tricks and if you’re lucky enough to nab front row seats, you might just get a kiss – or even better, a splash!

The aquarium suffered damagesduring Hurricane Sandy in 2012, it is still under reconstruction.  It makes me happy that the aquarium is still open after such a devastation.  Although, some exhibits and areas are closed, nothing got in the way of enjoying fishie life.  My only advice is to make sure mom packs a lunch or takes you to eat before you enter.  We had breakfast with my grandma’s at ihop before we went in.  Re-entry isn’t allowed.  If you enter and decide to leave you can’t.  While there are many food choices on the boardwalk and on Surf Ave, there aren’t many options for food at NYA.  There are carts with snacks and beverages – I love the dippin dots cart.  Mum always pretends to feed the seals when she gets dippin dots.

Aside from the sea lion show and exhibits there are: sea otter feedings and a touch exhibit.  I was a bit afraid to touch the animals, but I did dip my hand in the water.  I think next time i’ll be ready to touch the horseshoe crab.  Remember to follow directions from the attendants and softly touch with 2 fingers, you don’t want to hurt the animals.  In 2018 some of the rebuilding will be completed and I can’t wait to see what’s new.

Ready to explore and learn at New York Aquarium?  Here are tips for your visit:

• The aquarium is partly open while being restored from Hurricane Sandy.
• The main dining area is currently closed.  There are snack and beverage carts within NY Aquarium, but the nearby boardwalk has some great food options for larger bites.
• You can not feed the animals nor throw things in exhibits.
• Stay on public paths at all times and do not touch plants nor wild life unless in designated touch exhibit and directed to.
• Bathrooms are available and a seating area with tables.
• You cannot exit and re-enter without paying admission again.

New York Aquarium – Location and Information

• Surf Avenue & West 8^th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11224
• Admission is $11.95 ages 3 & over, on Wednesday afternoons – from 3:00 pm to last entry admission is a pay-what-you-wish donation.
• U.S. Military discount for active duty or reserve members –  FREE General Admission and 50% discount for up to three family members included on the same admissions transaction (requires valid military ID)
• There are no age restrictions.  Children under 3 are free
• Admission includes entry to 4-D theater

More information HERE

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