Brooklyn · Historic destination
New York Aquarium
602 Surf Avenue · Brooklyn, New York City
A long-running aquarium connects New Yorkers with marine wildlife and ocean research, including species found in local waters.
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NYFE Summary
The aquarium began in Castle Clinton in Manhattan in 1896. After a period at the Bronx Zoo, it moved to Coney Island in 1957. Its work now connects animal exhibits with research on sharks, whales and marine habitats near New York.
Ocean Wonders: Sharks! opened in 2018 as the aquarium recovered from Hurricane Sandy. Its exhibits include sharks, rays, turtles and schooling fish, with attention to wildlife in local waters. Other areas introduce visitors to sea lions, penguins and additional marine animals.
NYFE summary from the official history and visitor sources linked below.
Plan a visit
Check the operator’s current opening, admission and access information before travelling. Historic status does not guarantee public access to every interior.
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