Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center Review

A lot of stuff to see. Definitely worth going there.

went to a wedding here last week and it was beautiful. the staff was so polite and helpful, making sure the guests were having a good time. i have been to the aquarium during the day and loved the set up, but never thought to have a wedding there. the set up was amazing and we had a great time walking around, looking at the fish while we waited for food to be served.

Great place to bring anyone interested in learning about the aquatic world. Also fun for the kids and adults
Check your local library for discount prices before going

I have been going to the aquarium since they first opened. Each time has been an enjoyable experience and it has been a pleasure returning as new exhibits have been added. I appreciate their commitment to animal welfare and rescue. While it's not a tremendous complex, it's a perfect afternoon activity and a great addition to Riverhead and the east end. Relax, and the beautiful anmals.

I came here on the perfect spring day not to sunny or cold. I do have to say entrance is a bit expensive kids are 22( includes butterfly exhibit and the sea lion show) they have a couple of rides inside and out 1 in and 1 out. And they do have a large selection of fish. They have an ice cream shop outside and a Game Center but some games were not working. The gift shop has a large selection of souvenirs but it is pricey. And they have an outside and inside eating area too, food consists of the classic American dishes (hot dogs, fries, pizza..) the only downside is parking it is about two block away from the actual museum. There is a shuttle but you have to wait and catch. It is a fun day to go with the kids and distract them .

Excellent place to visit and take pictures of different aquatic animals

Had such a great time with the wife and kid such a unique atmosphere there and a perfect place for a corporate party wedding or any other occasions

Did the whole place in an hour! Too expensive for such a small place... And they charge for parking too... No comparison to the Bronx zoo

It is amazing. So much fun things to do there. Unlimited time. Shows. Animals. What more could you ask for?

Chouldve used more things to do such as more interactive things other wise its ok

It is a really cool aquarium, not too big to be honest, but they treat animals really good and allow many interactions. You can have a shark dive gor 4 dollars and touch the horseshoe crabs.

I want with my son and he loved it. Matter fact so did I but with one exception. The exhibits outside were subpar. It appears all the care is taken in the inside exhibits. It would have been nice to see it all up and running. I will go again. If things have changed then I will update my review.

The younger kids enjoyed. My older kids (10-12) not so much.
Parents enjoyed.

This place is a tourist trap. The aquarium is very small, and the tickets are WAY too overpriced. 2 adults and 2 teens cost $128 in total. The sting ray feed is $3 for ~4 pieces of tiny fish. The animals look depressed and miserable, several of the birds behind the butterfly room have ripped out their own feathers and have multiple bald patches. The seal tanks are too small. For an aquarium that rips off their customers regularly, you'd think that they'd at least put some money into making these animals happier. Disgusting. You can literally visit all the "attractions" within an hour, don't bother coming here.

Crowded , expensive , rude . Exibits are nice but many things were closed .

Prices of food was out of control.....$98 for lunch thats crazy

Great displays of fish, birds, butterflies. Great place to take the grandkids.

It was good the only thing I did not like was the butterfly thing

Love this place, only downfall is that they close at 5pm

Fun place for kids and adults alike. There is a touch-tank where you can let and feed the rays, and other wildly interesting exhibits. If you go at the right time, there are sea lion shows, and opportunities to get pictures with penguins! In addition to fish and underwater life, there are also exhibits for river otters, monkeys, butterflies, and more! For a price, you have the option to dive into the shark tank (enclosed in a cage) or even feed the sharks. A wonderful spot, and a prominent part of my childhood.

Poorly plan.....they over booked a wedding so our group of over 60 people were put in a third floor with no access to the aquarium.

Great place to see all kinds of different marine and some terrestrial wildlife. Lots of different exhibits that reflect the animals natural habitat. The shark tank is amazing!

The coral reef is great, the sharks swim right by you and the staff us knowledgeable, entertaining and helpful!

Great aquarium, well run, always a wonderful time. My son is obsessed with sea life and we can bring him here for a fun stress-free time. The annual pass is well worth it if you will visit 2x or more in a year.

This is a great place to visit. The stingray feeding exhibit was wonderful. I love the shark diving tank. My family and I had a great time here. Would definitely go again.

Great attractions! My 5 year old son loved the birds and butterflies exhibit, as well as feeding the stingrays and seeing all the fish. The penguin encounter was awesome too. Plus you get in for free if it's your birthday!

Nice but expensive for working families with more than one child.

Been there once or 1000 times. Not much changes. Season passes are a waste of $$$. Kids birthday parties are over priced for a simple pizza party in a outdoor tent and a show.

It it IMPOSSIBLE to get a return phone call to have an event. So frustrating

Not worth the trip. I personally have been to better Aquariums for less money and i've had more fun than I this aquarium

Amazing place to take your kids and have a great time too!!

Great place to go to with my kid, as well they did a fantastic job on the butterfly exhibit

This aquarium has a lot to offer friendly staff and loads of Interactive things you can do with the animals. Was definitely worth it!

I like the place and the service but is not that much things to see, maybe my expectations were to high. The show is good but to short. If you going with children it's a good idea.

Great learning opportunity for visitors of all ages...interesting exhibits and they even have a bird aviary as well as a butterfly exhibit.

Not that big but had a lot of fun with my grandchild and he loved it