Aquariums in the New York Area

Aquariums throughout the New York area (and in Connecticut and New Jersey) are opening once again, with many already open with new safety precautions and adjusted hours. Check out this list of aquariums in the New York area where you’ll encounter the many wonders of the sea, including sharks, sting rays, moon jellies, clown fish, and even beluga whales. If you’re feeling daring, you’ll have to visit the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey to walk across the suspension bridge that hangs over a 21-foot-deep shark tank!

• Aquariums on Long Island
• Aquariums in NYC
• Aquariums in Connecticut
• Aquariums in New Jersey
• Aquarium Live Streams

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Aquariums on Long Island

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium Exhibits and grounds open at limited capacity. Fishing open by reservation only.
1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor
516-692-6768
Hours: daily, 10am-5pm daily; extended weekend hours (10am-6pm) June–August
Fishing reservation appointment times: Friday-Tuesday, 10am-12pm and 1-3pm.
Admission: $7; $6 seniors; $5 children ages 3-12; free for children ages 2 and younger and members
What you need to know: Restrictions include limited patron/visitor presence, a distance of at least 6 ft. is maintained among individuals, visitors wear face coverings

This nonprofit center is dedicated to educating visitors about the freshwater ecosystems of New York. It has the largest living collection of New York state freshwater reptiles, fish, and amphibians. Tour two aquarium buildings and eight outdoor ponds, or feed the hungry trout.

Long Island Aquarium - Outdoor habitats, dining, and outdoor shopping are now open.
431 E. Main St., Riverhead
631-208-9200 x426
Hours: daily, 11am-4pm except Christmas and Thanksgiving
Admission: Aquarium tickets (includes exhibition center): $35; $26 seniors; $23 children ages 3-12; free for children 2 and younger. Memberships available.
What you need to know: All adults are required to wear masks, you can buy masks at the aquarium. They are having reduced attendance. Purchase tickets online. There is a one-way flow through the aquarium. guests must reserve a date and time for their visit.

Features one of the largest all-living coral reef displays in this hemisphere, a 120,000-gallon shark tank, year-round sea lion shows, numerous touch tanks, butterflies from all over the world, and more than 100 exhibits and interactive experiences, including Shark Dive, Penguin Encounter, Pirate Snorkel, and Shark Keeper.

Aquariums in NYC

New York Aquarium - Scheduled to reopen on Thursday, Aug. 27.
602 Surf Ave., Coney Island
718-265-3474
Hours: Through Sept. 7, 10am-5pm. Sept. 8- Oct. 31, Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm; Weekends and holidays, 10am-4:30pm.
Admission: Adult (13 and older) $26.95; Seniors (65 and older) $24.95; Children (ages 3-12) $22.95
What you need to know: All visitors must have date-specific tickets. Social distancing and masks are required. Avoid gathering at entrances, exits, exhibits, or along pathways.

The New York Aquarium is home to 350 marine species and 18 sharks and ray species on 14 acres on Coney Island.
 

Aquariums in Connecticut

Maritime Aquarium - Open
10 N. Water St., Norwalk, CT
203-852-0700
Hours: Daily, 10am-5pm; Members-only hours, Mondays, 10-11am
Admission: Adults, $26.95; Children, $19.95; Seniors, $24.95; Children under 3 are free.
What you need to know: Wear a mask, advanced reservations only, social distancing required.

The Maritime Aquarium is a landmark in Connecticut and home to nearly 75 live exhibits featuring more than 2,700 marine animals of 300 species including jellyfish, sharks, tortoises, quail, porcupines, and sea bass.

Mystic Aquarium - Open
55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, CT
860-572-5955
Hours: Monday-Wednesday, 9:30am-5pm; Thursday-Saturday, 9:30am-9pm; Sunday, 9:30am-5pm
Admission: Adult, $26.99-40.99; Child, $19.99-30.49; Seniors, $23.49-$35.74. See website for details
What you need to know: Advanced tickets required with maximum capacity. Temperature screenings at entry. Face coverings required.

Mystic Aquarium is home to thousands of species of marine mammals, fish, invertebrates, and reptiles. Exhibits include beluga whales, sea lions, seals, sharks, penguins, octopi, clownfish, seahorses, sting rays, and jellyfish.

SeaQuest Trumbull - Open
5065 Main St., Ste 1106, Trumbull, CT
203-502-8337
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11am-7pm; Sunday, 12-6pm
Admission: Adult (12+), $14.88; Senior/military/student, $11.88; Child, $7.95
What you need to know: Reduced occupancy, floor stickers for social distancing. Interactions limited to the same family group. Interactions that are open: snorkel with stingrays, sloth, kinkajou, bengal cats, kookaburra, otters. Toucan interaction temporarily unavailable. Birthday parties limited to 10 people or fewer. Masks required. Contactless payment encouraged.