Exhibit Chats & Shows - New York Aquarium

Description

Take a deeper dive with us! From at-exhibit chats to family-friendly theater, there’s more to explore with these interactive experiences.

Interactive Map

Get directions, attraction status and more when you are at the park.

Schedule

Schedule varies, view details below.

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Programs & Schedules

Seal & Sea Lion Chat

It’s feeding time for our seals and sea lions! Join us at Sea Cliffs, and while the keepers are working, our Education team will give insight into how we care for our seals and sea lions. Discover these unique animals, as well as ways you can help protect marine mammal habitats in the wild.

	Tues	Wed-Mon
September 7 - December 31	No Chats*	11:30am & 2:30pm

*There will be Seal & Sea Lion Chats at 11:30am and 2:30pm during Holiday Tides on Tues Dec 29, 20206.

Penguin Chat

Waddle to Sea Cliffs to watch 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.

Returning in Summer 2026*

*There will be Penguin Chats during Holiday Tides at 3:00pm Dec 26-31, 20206.

Wildlife Theater: Augusta’s New Age of Ascarium

Ringleader Augusta C. Lion is auditioning acts for the Carnival of Aquatic Anomalies. Help Augusta determine who o-fish-ally qualifies for a spot in this fun and musical show!

Returning in Summer 2026