During a visit to New York there are several things that must be done, a cruise on the Staten Island ferry, a visit to Central Park, a climb to the top of the Empire State Building or Top of the Rock, the Statue of Liberty and Times Square, these are just a small part of the must-see sites in New York. There is so much more to see and do that is sometimes unimaginable.
However, there are other places in New York that should not be missed. One of them is the New York Aquarium, which takes you on an underwater journey with a huge variety of fish and marine animals. The New York Aquarium is considered a leading attraction for families with children and it is definitely an excellent and worthwhile attraction for the whole family.
The New York Aquarium is where the sea meets the big city
Since XNUMX, the New York Aquarium has been part of the legendary Coney Island boardwalk experience. The large complex covers an area of fourteen dunams filled with a huge variety of animal species.
The New York Aquarium provides a unique glimpse into the underwater world with a variety of marine exhibits, of penguins, sea lions, sharks and more. There are shows of the interactive sea lions in the water theater, they perform exercises, dance, twirl and play, displays of Glovers Reef which show the importance of preserving the environment and the sea in particular and more.
Penguins, sea otters, seahorses and seals, exotic species of electric eels and many types of glowing jellyfish. A tropical coral reef, an Amazon forest with a herd of piranhas and an African freshwater lake with some of the most unique species on Earth
One of the not to be missed experiences that the New York Aquarium offers is a 4D theater experience that combines a XNUMXD movie with amazing sensory technology. You won't see anywhere else.
Useful information about the New York Aquarium
The New York Aquarium is a real experience of magical nature, it is located in Coney Island in the heart of the famous promenade. A visit to the aquarium is ideal for families with children and tickets to the place are recommended to be bought in advance online.
The price of an online ticket is one hundred and five shekels per person and includes entry to all aquarium complexes, entry to all exhibitions and interactions with animals, a visit to the 4D theater, animal feeding and the Aqua Theater.
A visit to the New York Aquarium is wheelchair accessible but if necessary this must be updated at the time of booking. It is recommended to plan the visit in advance for the feeding times of the animals. You can see the feeding times on the aquarium's website.
Everything you wanted to know about the New York Aquarium
The New York Aquarium was established almost seventy years ago, the large complex covers an area of fourteen acres and contains more than eight thousand different animals. A visit to the New York Aquarium is perfect for families with children and is considered one of the most popular attractions in New York.
The tickets to the New York Aquarium are recommended to be purchased in advance online. The price of the ticket is NIS 105 per person and it includes entry to all the complexes and exhibitions of the New York Aquarium, entry to the various shows, animal feeding and entry to the Aqua Theater which broadcasts movies in 4D format. In addition, the ticket also includes the possibility of cancellation up to twenty-four hours before the date of the visit to the place.
The New York Aquarium is located in Coney Island at 602 Surf Avenue, 11224, New York. You can reach West 8th Street by public transportation, subway lines, F or Q, from where it is a short walk.
The New York Aquarium is open every day of the week from 10:00 a.m. to 16:30 p.m. You should take into account that the last entry is up to an hour before the complex closes. It is recommended to spend at least an hour visiting the New York Aquarium and it is also worth planning your day and taking advantage of the visit to Coney Island.
