New York Aquarium
Family Programs

Dive into a family adventure! Join us as we explore the underwater aquarium world, go behind the scenes, and meet a small ocean animal up close. Make memories together in these weekend programs for children (ages 3-9) and caregivers.

Photo Credit: Julie Larsen

Fintastic Families: Guppies and Buddies

We are all in this together! All living things are interconnected, but some species have very direct relationships. Dive into the different ways that ocean animals help each other survive. You and your family will go behind the scenes, make crafts, and meet a small ocean animal up close.

Ages 3 - 9 with an adult. Tickets are priced per person.

Price: $24 members
$30 regular
Dates: Saturday, 2/1
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm

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Fintastic Families: Marvelous Marine Mammals

Calling all fans of seals and sea lions! Bring the whole family to learn all about the amazing adaptations these animals have to help them survive in their habitat. We'll learn how our keepers care for mammals, go behind the scenes, and meet a small marine invertebrate up close.

Ages 3 - 9 with an adult. Tickets are priced per person.

Price: $24 members
$30 regular
Dates: Saturday, 3/1
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm

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Fintastic Families: Seabird SEAfari

What birds can you SEA from the aquarium? You and your family will visit the homes of some of our feathered residents and look for some of the visiting birds that call Coney Island home. We'll make crafts for birds and meet a small marine animal up close.

Ages 3 - 9 with an adult. Tickets are priced per person.

Price: $24 members
$30 regular
Dates: Sunday, 4/6
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm

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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.


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



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