Aquariums in the New York Area
Here are the aquariums in the New York area—as well as Connecticut and New Jersey—complete with their reopening dates, adjusted hours, and safety precautions.
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SeaQuest Trumbull
5065 Main St., Suite 1106, Trumbull
203-502-8337
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Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11am-7pm; Friday-Saturday, 10am-8pm; Sunday, 11an-6pm
Admission: $17.95; $14.95 military, students, and ages 55 and older; $11.95 children ages 2-11
Seaquest Trumbull aquarium introduces you to thousands of animals from the rainforest, desert, and depths of the sea. You’ll learn about animals and their ecosystems, hand-feed sharks, get swarmed by birds, hold a snake, and come face-to-face with iguanas. Snorkeling experiences are available as well.
Aquariums in New Jersey
Jenkinson’s Aquarium
300 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant Beach
732-892-0600
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Hours: Daily, 10am-10pm
Admission: $15; $10 seniors ages 65 and older; $9 children ages 3-12; free for children ages 2 and younger
The aquarium’s exhibits give visitors the opportunity to get up close to animals from all over the world, including African penguins, harbor seals, local sea life, turtles, parrots, and sharks. For an extra fee, visitors can also participate in animal encounters to meet penguins and sloths.
Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Drive, Camden
844-474-3474
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Hours: Daily, 9am-5pm (last entry at 2:30pm Monday-Friday; last entry at 3:30pm Saturday-Sunday)
Admission: $31.99-$34.99; $29.99-$32.99 seniors ages 65 and older; $21.99 children ages 2-12. Reservations required.
Attractions include Caribbean Currents, Creature Feature, Hippo Haven, the KidZone, Little Blue Beach, Ocean Realm, Penguin Park, Piranha Falls, Sea Turtle Cove, Shark Realm, Stingray Beach Club, Gill’s Grotto, and Touch A Shark. You can even walk just inches above the 21-foot deep Shark Realm exhibit on a V-shaped rope suspension bridge.
New Jersey Sea Life Aquarium
1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford
551-234-6382
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Hours: Through July 1: daily, 10am-6:30pm (last entry at 6pm). Starting July 2: Sunday-Thursday, 10am-7pm (last entry at 6pm); Friday-Saturday, 10am-9pm (last entry at 8pm)
Admission: Online prices: $28.99; $23.99 children ages 3-12; free for children ages 2 and younger.
This NYC-themed aquarium, dubbed the City Under the Sea, features exhibits with a nod to NYC’s most memorable moments—like Times Square, Fifth Avenue, rush hour, and Studio 54. Visitors will see sharks, sting rays, jellyfish, clownfish, sea horses, starfish, and more.
Aquarium Live Streams
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Access ten live cams displaying different Monterey Bay exhibits including sea otters, jellyfish, the open ocean, and more. Streaming from 10am-10pm ET.
Long Island Aquarium
Stream the Coral Cam, the Long Island Aquarium's 15-year-old reef exhibit.
Wildlife Conservation Society
The Bronx Zoo, New York Aquarium, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and Prospect Park Zoo are sharing animal content like videos, virtual learning, and Instagram stories visiting animals to bring the zoo to you. Visit this page to stay updated.
Georgia Aquarium
The Georgia Aquarium offers nine live, underwater live streams, including the Ocean Voyager cam where you'll get to see the magestic Whale Shark in action.
The Florida Aquarium
Rewatch SeaSpan episodes, where you'll see a virtual tour of galleries, animal exhibits throughout the aquarium, storytimes, and more.
New England Aquarium
The New England Aquarium has a variety of videos featuring aquarists, animal feedings, and behind-the-scenes animal care on its Facebook page.
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
Explore various Ripley's exhibits including the Ray Bay, Reef Shark tank, and sea turtles on Facebook Live.
