New York Aquarium
Brooklyn, NY, United States
- Opened
- 1896
- Species listed
- 3
About New York Aquarium
The New York Aquarium is the oldest continually operating aquarium in the United States, located on the Riegelmann Boardwalk in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City. It was founded at Castle Garden in Battery Park, Manhattan, in 1896, and moved to Coney Island in 1957. The aquarium is operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) as part of its integrated system of four zoos and one aquarium, most notably the Bronx Zoo. It is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). As part of WCS, the aquarium's mission is to save wildlife and wild places worldwide through science,…
Animals you can see here
3 species from our encyclopedia are recorded at this venue. Tap one to read its profile.
Species lists come from Wikidata and may be incomplete — collections change. Check the venue's own site before travelling to see a particular animal.
