Early Childhood Programs


Share a big adventure with your little one! 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.

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Sea Squirts: Sneaky Sharks

Look at that camouflage! We will spend a morning learning about sharks at the aquarium and how they use their colors and sizes to hide. Enjoy this unique experience with your toddler including sensory activities, crafts, songs and movements! In this toddler takeover of the aquarium, you'll engage in hands-on activities, play with other mini-marine explorers, and meet animals up close.

Ages: 0 - 5 years old with a caregiver

Price includes toddler and a caregiver. Price is per session.

Price: $24 members, $30 regular
Dates: Sunday, 1/12
Time: 9:30am - 11:00am

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Sea Squirts: Sea Families

Cuddle Party! Let's dive into the animal families of the sea. Enjoy this unique experience with your toddler including sensory activities, crafts, songs and movements! In this toddler takeover of the aquarium, you'll engage in hands-on activities, play with other mini-marine explorers, and meet animals up close.

Ages: 0 - 5 years old with a caregiver

Price includes toddler and a caregiver. Price is per session.

Price: $24 members, $30 regular
Dates: Sunday, 2/2
Time: 9:30am - 11:00am

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Sea Squirts: Feathered Friends

Calling all bird watchers! Come explore the birds that call the New York Aquarium home! Enjoy this unique experience with your toddler including sensory activities, crafts, songs and movements! In this toddler takeover of the aquarium, you'll engage in hands-on activities, play with other mini-marine explorers, and meet animals up close.

Ages: 0 - 5 years old with a caregiver

Price includes toddler and a caregiver. Price is per session.

Price: $24 members, $30 regular
Dates: Sunday, 3/16
Time: 9:30am - 11:00am

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OUR OFFICE IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 9:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL 800-433-4149 OR EMAIL NYAEDUCATION@WCS.ORG.

Our office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please call 800-433-4149 or email nyaeducation@wcs.org.


Please visit the New York Aquarium Know Before You Go page to review park policies related to COVID-19.



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