New York Aquarium
Brooklyn, NY 11224
Phone: (718) 265-3474
- Cross Street:
- Surf Avenue
- Directions:
- D, F at W 8th St
- Hours:
- Daily 10am-4:30pm
Editorial Review for New York Aquarium – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
This world-class aquarium boasts a spruced up "aquatheater," where sea lions frolic daily to the eager delight of schoolchildren, families and locals looking for a day of surf and sea life. Elsewhere at the aquarium, penguins swoop and dive into glass-fronted pools; viewed from below, it looks like they're flying underwater, weightless and graceful.
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User Reviews for New York Aquarium
08/30/2007 Posted by hermommy
I was a bit apprehensive about visiting this aquarium...especially after reading the previous scathing reviews here. As my 12-year-old child and I were winding up our recent trip to NYC, we thought we'd take the time to venture out to Coney Island...a nice break from the hectic pace of Manhattan. We were not disappointed. It was not filthy as reviews have said....it showcased nicely themed areas of interest....sea mammals....fish....everything you'd expect to see at an aquarium. It was about as modern a place as you could expect...though, as I said....not the largest aquariums. So, if you come out here expecting to see huge tanks with killer whales...or acres and acres of animals...this isn't the place to visit. But, if you want just a brief respite from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan, this is the place to go. You can walk across the street and dip your toes in the Atlantic Ocean, and linger on the sand awhile. Remember, it's not Disneyland....but, it's not half bad either.
04/14/2003 Posted by boobee0007
My most recent visit to the Aquarium was disappointing. The animals such as the sealions and penguins looked like they were kept in sewage because the water looked so filthy and nasty. The place is pretty small but combined with a visit to Coney Island Astroland it makes for a full day out with the kids.
Pros: Near Astroland, Indoor Exhibits
Cons: Poor Maintanence, Small
