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.

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.

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.

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 (press 1, then 2 when prompted) OR EMAIL NYAEDUCATION@WCS.ORG.

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