July 18 - 19, 25 - 26 • 11am - 4:30pm
July 18 - 19, 25 - 26 • 11am - 4:30pm
Animal Experiences
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Shark Keeper Talks
11:15am
Join our keepers at the Canyon’s Edge Exhibit in Ocean Wonders: Sharks! to discover what goes into the feeding, medical care, and behavioral enrichment of our sharks.
Penguin Chat
10:15am • 4pm
Waddle to Sea Cliffs to watch a penguin feeding! While the keepers are working, our Education team will introduce our penguin colony. Discover amazing penguin adaptations, and learn ways that you can help protect penguins and their habitats around the world.
Pinniped Feeds
11:30am • 2:30pm
What is a pinniped? Join us at Sea Cliffs to learn what makes our sea lions and harbor seals pinnipeds. While our keepers feed and train, learn how we care for marine mammals here and in the wild.
Sea Lions in the Big City
11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 5pm
Do our California sea lions have what it takes to make it in the big city?! Check out the Aquatheater Show. With amazing adaptations and expert care, our sea lions, and their trainers, will prove that not only can they make it here, but, with our help sea life, can make it everywhere!
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New! Cow-nosed Ray Feeding
3:00pm
See our keepers feed and train our cow-nosed rays from a unique perspective at the New York Bight exhibit in Ocean Wonders: Sharks! While the keepers work at the top of the tank, a member of our education team will join you in the exhibit.
Activities
Bubble Station
11am-4:30pm, staggered
Enjoy interactive bubble shows - fun for the whole family!
Shark Survival Station
11am-4:30pm
Meet our talented staff and take a deeper dive into how the New York Aquarium ensures that sharks thrive not only here but also in their wild ocean habitats.
Shark Fossil Dig
11am - 4:30pm
Dig through our sand tables and see what ocean treasures you can discover. Who knows? You may find a shark tooth or two!
Sharks & Crafts
11am - 4:30pm
Stop by the Plaza Tent and decorate your own shark headband to wear at the Shark Party!
Wildlife Theater
11:45am, 12pm, 2:15pm, 2:30pm, 4pm
Our Wildlife Theater will bring the world of sharks to life with puppets, music, and storytelling!
Costumed Characters
11am - 4:30pm, staggered appearances
Keep an eye out for costumed marine friends in the plaza throughout the day!
Feeling Artsy? Artists Wanted
11am - 4:30pm
The ocean is full of color, and now you can add your own personal touch to our giant sea-themed mural.
Quest Carts
11am - 4:30pm
Visit our Quest Carts, where guides will share games and activities to help you learn more about the amazing sharks who inhabit our planet’s waters.
Fun & Games
11am - 4:30pm
Enjoy shark-themed trivia before the Sea Lions in the Big City Aquatheater program, plus more fun and games on the plaza.
Shark Dance Party
12:30pm • 2:45pm
It’s a shark party with MC Hammerhead! Show off your dance moves to shark-tastic tunes at a dance party under the big white tent.
Airbrush Shark Tattoos
11am - 4:30pm (line closes at 4pm)
Show off your shark love with a temporary tattoo!
