Early Childhood Programs
Bring your little fish for a big adventure at the NY Aquarium! Each Sea Squirts session brings new themes to discover, animals to meet and fun for you and your child as you explore the aquarium together. Each ticket admits one child (infant to 5 years old) and one caregiver.
0-5 w/ caregiver
SUNDAY, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sea Squirts: Slimy & Scaly
Dive into fun with Slimy and Scaly! Toddlers explore how slime and scales help sea animals move, hide, and stay safe in the big blue ocean through hands-on activities, stories, and up-close animal encounters. Perfect for curious little ones who love the wonders of the ocean!
DATE: 11/9
$30 non-member / $24 member
Tickets include one adult and one child.
0-5 w/ caregiver
SUNDAY, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sea Squirts: Sneaky Sharks
Swish, swoosh—it’s a sneaky shark! Your little learners will explore the quiet, clever ways sharks move, hunt, and hide through songs, stories, and sensory play in this fun, hands-on program. Children will discover that sharks aren’t so scary after all. They’re super cool and full of surprises!
DATE: 1/11
$30 non-member / $24 member
Tickets include one adult and one child.
0-5 w/ caregiver
SUNDAY, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sea Squirts: Tune-a Time
Dive into a joyful, ocean-themed music and movement experience for toddlers (ages 0–3)! With singing, play, and an animal encounter, little ones explore sea sounds and sensory fun- from bubbly fish to whooshing waves and click-clacking crabs. Designed for early learners, this program invites curiosity and connection—caregivers included!
DATE: 3/15
$30 non-member / $24 member
Tickets include one adult and one child.
0-5 w/ caregiver
SUNDAY, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sea Squirts: Ocean Motion
How do sea creatures move? We will explore ocean animal motion through songs, stories, games, and movement. From waddling penguins to gliding rays, it's a playful, active dive into coordination, curiosity, and fun—just for little movers and shakers!
DATE: 5/10
$30 non-member / $24 member
Tickets include one adult and one child.
