New York Aquarium

The New York Aquarium, located on the boardwalk of Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York, is the oldest continually operating aquarium in the United States, having opened in Castle Garden in Battery Park, Manhattan, in 1896. It's managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and its four other zoos in New York City. The aquarium houses a vast array of marine species and is committed to saving wildlife and wild places with a focus on New York waters.

The New York Aquarium allows visitors to explore marine wildlife worldwide. The aquarium features several exhibits such as the "Ocean Wonders: Sharks!" exhibit, which highlights the importance of sharks to the health of the world's oceans; the "Sea Cliffs" exhibit, which replicates the rocky, coastal environment that is home to sea otters, seals, and penguins; and the "Aquatheater," where guests can watch sea lion demonstrations.

The New York Aquarium is a leader in global marine conservation. Through the work of the WCS, it conducts research and carries out projects to help protect and conserve threatened species and habitats worldwide. Notably, the aquarium plays a significant role in The New York Seascape program, an initiative designed to restore healthy populations of local marine species — particularly those of commercial, recreational, and ecological importance.