New York Aquarium

The New York aquarium has many exhibits from all over the world with over 8000 animals with a huge diverse display of animals and aquatic life from as far away as south east Asia, Africa and even the Artic. They also have displays of aquatic life from the Hudson River right there in New York state. The New York aquarium is the only aquarium in New York City and is linked with all of the other metropolitan parks across the country. The New York aquarium has as part of their vision the desire to educate people on the value and role of the oceans across the planet. They encourage people to protect the marine and fresh water ecosystems across the planet.

Scientists from the New York Aquarium are studying wildlife from over 50 countries and bring the many species to the New York Aquarium for your understanding and for you to learn about the many different fish and aquatic species that exist around the world. Whether it is a jelly fish or an octopus, you will enjoy many hours at the New York Aquarium viewing the 8000 plus species at the New York Aquarium. You can find the New York Aquarium at Surf Avenue & West 8th Street in Brooklyn, New York 11224. For further information patrons can call 718-265-FISH.