New York Aquarium
Watch sharks, rays, and marine conservation stories beside the Coney Island boardwalk.
Artwork inspired by Louis Schanker
The New York Aquarium places marine habitats on Coney Island's oceanfront. Ocean Wonders: Sharks gives visitors an enclosed, underwater view of sharks and rays, while other exhibits and animal programs broaden the story beyond dramatic predators. Slow down at the shark viewing glass to observe how each animal moves through the water.
Tickets are date-specific and prices vary between peak and off-peak days. The published starting adult price is about $30, with children 2 and under free; online purchase is sensible for busy days. Seasonal hours are usually around 10 AM to late afternoon, with last entry before closing. The aquarium's parking lot charges separately, and free Wednesday-afternoon admission requires advance tickets when offered.
- Setting
- Coney Island
- Featured
- Sharks and rays
- Admission
- Date-based
Quick guide
- Start with sharks
- Ocean Wonders is an indoor viewing experience.
- Book ahead
- Ticket prices shift by visit date.
Know before you go
- Face the main tank
- Watch how sharks turn and glide.
- Compare species
- Rays and smaller fish use different levels.
- Read conservation displays
- Marine habitats extend beyond spectacle.
- Step outside
- The Coney Island boardwalk is nearby.
Good to know
The Wednesday-afternoon free admission window requires advance tickets when offered, and the separate parking lot charges by length of stay.
Notice these
- Ocean Wonders: Sharks
- Coney Island
- marine conservation