It's a class trip for my daughter's school. The kids had a great time seeing the difference in animals and the importance of our ecosystem. They loved the great big white sharks. The only disappointment is the cancellation of the sea lion show due to the rainy weather. Overall a wonderful experience.
Terrible. Nothing like it used to be; you'll spend 60 bucks with your family for a mere 30 minute (if you're lucky) visit. There is only one exhibit, which is easily trumped by the aquatic exhibit at the free Staten Island Zoo (it looks an awful lot like it, too), and an 8 minute uneventful sea lion show. For 60. Damn. United States Federal Reserve Notes. Not only that, but I was looking to buy some overpriced churros, but they did not, for an exceedingly poignant reason, accept cash, so I was forced to purchase these overpriced churros with a credit card.
Sad!
Kids love this place. Right next to boardwalk and Luna Park. Great summer days and evenings at this place. Not worth going in the winter.
I enjoyed the aquarium even though the lines to get into the exhibits were very long.
Last time I was here they were working on the shark tanks. 3 years later they still are. Seal show changed up some but still cheesy.
I loved, family atmosphere my granddaughter and all those who were with me we enjoyed it
Pretty good. For a major city such as New York, it facility should be bigger.
Lots of construction to be done yet, I think once that's done it will be better. It is half price right now due to that. Restrooms were disgusting.
Check out that new shark exhibit! It's worth the price
Usually with some sections closed for renovation or maintenance. A very good place to spend the afternoon. You'll probably want to go more than once.
One of the oldest aquariums in the USA. It's not big and can be covered within a couple of hours. The best part of the aquarium is the aquatheater. The sea lions are well trained. I am not sure if they are harmed during training but the message they convey along with the trainers is very good and something to consider seriously. With the help of WCS, NYA is definitely helping our oceans.
I liked the Aquarium with Sharks. There is where to sit. You can eat and listen to music.
Always love to come here and more excited with upcoming human tank to walk thru it s July 2018 is it done yet ???
Boring...the line for shark exhibit was longer that the line to get it...half the park is closed not much to sed
The aquarium is always amazing. Wonderful collection of marine life paired with information and events. Always a pleasure
I paid 30 dollars and the aquarium is still under construction. NY Aquarium the needs to be $15. I saw everything less then 30 minutes. This aquarium needs to be fix ASAP. WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY
Don't like that they cut off at 5pm and no one can go in. Should be 530 since it closes at 6.
It's nice taking the little one(s) on a low traffic day
Disgusting that this place is still around! Poor animals, this is cruel!!! Anyone going should feel ashamed! Inform yourself about how these animals are being treated
AWEEESOME place & Stephanie is an awesome Sea Lion trainer & nice person 2 talk 2. I really loved the Shark exhibit & we saw staff in the 1st fish tank scuba diving & cleaning up the tank. I wasn't there since hurricane Sandy & boy did that shark exhibit change & it's much nicer now walking into the tunnel & seeing soooooo much more fish & not the old Tiger sharks just swimming in a small tank in circles. The male Sea Lion in the 1st exhibit has some kind of characteristics & Bruser was pretty fun 2 watch @ the show.
3 stars at the time I visited and wrote this review.
Its probably 5 star but most of the exhibits were closed and there wasn't to much to see or review. I will have to revisit.
Short review but I got a chance to see some amazingly huge turtles. I mean these turtles were gigantic. If you go to my aquarium photos you will see a picture of the giant turtles in 360 degrees. I couldn't help but take a nice panoramic shot. Enjoy your visit make sure to call before you go to see the exhibits. If you are looking for something particular make sure the exhibit is open
Good luck
I liked this place and have to revisit for a better review.
I enjoyed my time here
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Not much to see. Hoping for more with the new and improved shark exhibit. VISIT the 4D shark experience .
Wonderful place for families. We waiting for grand renovations!!!
It's inconvenient to take a car. It's very hard to park.
A beautiful place....even though didn't get to go inside because the line was very long and I wasn't being being patient to stand under the scorching heat of the sun:) But this is a really good place that I must say.
Sea lion show good, minimum attractions and prices high. Two refreshment stands one had hot drinks and no compensation on price.
The seal show was great but too short. There is a 4D movie with sliding chairs but they are terribly painful.
Best show of sea lions ,seals and lots of fun for kids.
The aquarium is located at coney island and is accessible either through the boardwalk or directly across the subway station. Nice place which does a lot of work to conserve the ocean and spread awareness about the danger of e.g. plastic. Would recommend this aquarium and the sea lion show to anyone visiting NYC
I love the animals but the zoo was not worth the money. I hope they make the place bigger with more free things.
The Aquarium is an adventure into the water world of our dreams . Each display is organized beautifully with warnings , instructions , and invaluable facts about each organism in each tank. The new shark exhibit is one of the best exhibits I have ever seen since frequenting this establishment . To be honest this is the best experience I have ever had at this aquarium . I will definitely be returning .
Best place so far even under construction they have so much fishes it was exciting for my girls
I was gifted a behind the scenes tour of the new shark exhibit. Totally worth it. Our guides were amazing.
The show they give with the dancing seals is really beautiful, each pond is something great to observe.
Definitely if I return to New York, I return to the aquarium
So I love going to places like this. My only problem was that most of the park was under construction.
Had a great tour and experience no complaints from me other than eat before u go food is expensive.
shark exhibit is totally worth it - esp the "tunnel" with sealife on every side
Beautiful things but too many renovation activities therefore inaccessible to the public.
Great experience. Loved the sea lion show. Wish there was a little more to see
I have been there many times. It's a good place for kids
Some exibits were closed for renovation anf the airconditioning was not working.
The aquarium is awesome, but the price is much much higher than it should be. They probably aiming to be close as possible to the Disney world price. Very sad...
Very nice building with many interesting information.
Great place to bring the kids during the summer. Parking is available at a price. It's close to the highway. There is a vast selection of sea creatures to view. The tank was my favorite. It was worth the trip. Staff is very knowledgeable. Food prices are like going to the movies so plan accordingly.
This used to be such an awesome place. Now it's very underfunded and nothing is really outstanding. It's an ok aquarium for the price, but it's been under construction for what seems like forever, and not every tank is full.
Shark experience is worth the visit! Sea lion show is not to be missed. My boys enjoy spending a few hours here. Will be returning soon!
We went last summer, I recommend you arrive early (the first thing that opens the aquarium).
If you arrive early, you can enjoy it better and it will be much faster than you think. If you arrive after 10/11 a.m., it will be very late and you will have to make long lines from the purchase of the ticket to enter the different areas of the aquarium
I have been coming here since I was little and wish they would change up the exhibits. Next summer the aquarium will be complete after the hurricane. Looking forward to seeing the new and updated exhibits.
Small section opened, food court closed at 430 pm no facility no show July 20 19 visit what is this home aquarium ??!!!
We had a great time the sharks place was beautiful and the seal show was great,$$$
They don't have as much animals as before due to the remodelation and the sea lions show is not as long as it was before, but we had a good time.
Under major renovation but still best tourist attraction of NY
Sea lion show is the best and this aquarium has no crabs! Admittedly small, they do cram a lot of of sea life such as sharks, walruses, otters, and penguins, into it. Also, their 4D experience is fun.
The new shark tank is the best in the world. Amazing, you walk through the middle of the tank. Great.
The place was good but it was pretty small it was more like a look n go you only stay inside for for 30 to 1 hour after that your out the place is small there is some shows 1 or 3. I expected more so I was disappointed
It was great but not amazing. It has to do mainly with the small number of exhibits available. But its a four because it is very beautiful with some amazing tanks for sharks and other creatures. Its nice but nit supernice. However it is appropriate for a crowded place such as NYC
This place was better before hurricane sandy. A lot of construction still going on and hopefully it will be great again. They have great tanks on display but the bigger items are lacking.
Doing some renovations. Great place to visit. We will be back to Brooklyn. Plenty of parking. Great staff
It was a great experience, much better than before. The sun beat down on the long line on the fund-raiser day.
End of May 2018 - please be aware that construction is still going on, therefore the tickets are discounted. The remaining part is a little dated but still nice to look at. If you don t watch any of the shows you will be probably in and out within one hour. I am very excited to see what s coming.
Awesome ... for all ages and the show of the tender and entertaining seal
Not enough animals, they have been doing reconstruction for ever but still charge the regular price with few exception. Dolphin show and the 4D are the best in my opinion.
Great place. My girls had so much fun. We did have to wait in line for the Octopus and Shark exhibit due to coronavirus. The Sea lion show was entertaining. The food is over priced though I would recommend bringing your own food or eat elsewhere. Other than that good place for family to enjoy.
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