New York Aquarium

The New York Aquarium, located on the Coney Island boardwalk in Brooklyn, is the oldest continually operating aquarium in the United States. Managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society, it sits alongside the Atlantic Ocean and draws visitors with its focus on marine life conservation as much as public display. The aquarium's exhibits explore ocean ecosystems, shark biology, and the lives of sea otters, jellyfish, and Pacific walruses, connecting Brooklyn's coastal setting to the wider story of ocean health.

Entry tickets give access to the full range of exhibits across the site, including outdoor and indoor spaces that reflect the aquarium's ongoing commitment to wildlife science and education. The Coney Island location means the aquarium occupies a distinctive place in New York's cultural geography, combining a day at one of the city's most storied seaside neighbourhoods with a serious look at the marine world and the conservation challenges facing it.