The New York Aquarium is the oldest continually operating aquarium in the United States, located on the Riegelmann Boardwalk in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City. It was founded at Castle Garden in Battery Park, Manhattan, in 1896, and moved to Coney Island in 1957. The aquarium is operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society as part of its integrated system of four zoos and one aquarium, most notably the Bronx Zoo. It is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. As part of WCS, the aquarium's mission is to save wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature.
The facility occupies 14 acres and boasts 266 species of aquatic wildlife. Its mission is to raise public awareness about issues facing the ocean and its inhabitants with special exhibits, public events and research.
Summer hours (May 28 - Sep 5): 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Winter hours (Sep 6 - May 27): 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Last entry: 1 hour prior to closing.
Ages 3 and up: $11.95 ($10.75 online)
Friday late afternoon, starting at 3:00 p.m., admission is by pay-what-you-wish donation
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Aquarium
Official website http://nyaquarium.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/nyaquarium
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nyaquarium
Email guestrelations@wcs.org
Phone +1 718 265 2663
Address Surf Avenue & West 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11224, USA
Coordinates 40°34'27.63" N -73°58'32.42" E
