New York Aquarium Admission: Sharks, Rays & Sea Lion Shows

Step into the Aquarium to meet sea otters, sharks, and catch the Aquatheater show on your schedule

New York Aquarium admission in Brooklyn gives you flexible entry anytime on your chosen date to explore the tanks and watch live animal feeds and sea lion shows. Arrive whenever you want between 10 AM and closing, with one 4D Theater screening included. Children under 2 are free and no ticket is needed for them. Last entry is one hour before the aquarium closes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore marine animals at the Aquarium

• Visit sea lion shows
• Watch penguin feeding
• See sand tiger sharks
• Observe common cuttlefish

The experience

The aquarium sits right across the boardwalk from Coney Island and holds sharks, rays, sea otters, octopus, jellyfish and more. You move through at your own pace. There's no set route or guide timing you. The sea lion shows and penguin feeds run on their own schedule throughout the day, so you can catch whichever ones fit the time you arrive. Sand tiger sharks and common cuttlefish are among the animals you'll see as you walk the tanks.

Your admission includes one entry to the 4D Theater, which adds a different kind of show to the visit. The aquarium is wheelchair accessible, and strollers work fine if you're bringing small children. Public transportation options are nearby, and the whole visit typically takes between one and two hours depending on how long you linger at each tank.

What’s included

• Flexible admission anytime on your selected date.
• one entry to the 4D Theater.
• access to all aquarium exhibits including shark, ray, sea otter and jellyfish tanks.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Wildlife Conservation Society

Is this one for you?You set the pace and arrival time, so this works best if you want to explore the tanks without a guide or a fixed schedule, or if you're combining the aquarium with other Coney Island stops and need to fit it into your own timeline.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What animals can I see at the New York Aquarium?

The aquarium holds sharks, rays, sea otters, octopus, jellyfish, sea lions and penguins. You'll encounter sand tiger sharks and common cuttlefish as you move through the tanks, and live feeds and sea lion shows happen throughout the day.

What time can I arrive on the day of my visit?

Flexible admission means you arrive anytime on your selected date between 10 AM and 5 PM on weekdays or 10 AM and 5:30 PM on weekends and holidays. Last entry is always one hour before closing.

What's included in my admission?

Your ticket covers entry to all the aquarium tanks plus one screening in the 4D Theater. The 4D show is an additional experience beyond the main exhibits.

How long should I plan to spend there?

Most visits run one to two hours depending on how long you spend at each tank and whether you catch the live animal feeds or sea lion shows.