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SEA LIFE Aquarium at American Dream: General Admission
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New York Aquarium: Entry Ticket
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(721 verified reviews)•Operator: Wildlife Conservation Society
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Best Times to VisitAfternoon
About
The New York Aquarium offers an intimate peek into the underwater world with a variety of aquatic displays, starring penguins, sea lions, sharks and more! From the Aquatheater’s sea lion shows to the conservation-minded displays of Glover’s Reef, there’s plenty to keep the most excitable budding marine biologist transfixed for hours with these New York Aquarium tickets.
What's Included
- Entrance to the aquarium
- Access to all animal exhibitions
- Access to all feedings and Animal interactions including the touch pools and the Playquarium.
- Admission to the 4-D Theater and Aquatheater Shows (availability and schedules are subject to weather, capacity, mechanical and/or animal-related issues)
What's Not Included
- Guided tour
- Parking (available at the aquarium for an extra fee)
Must Know
- Visitors age 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult chaperone (age 18+)
- There are no lockers available onsite
- Last entry 1 hour before closing
Good to Know
- Please note that during your visit, you may be videotaped or photographed by a WCS employee or authorized guest. Your admission serves as permission for use of your image by these parties.
- Aquatheater show timing provided in voucher
Getting there:
Take the F or Q train to the West 8th Street, line B36 to Surf Avenue and West 8th Street, or line B68 to Neptune Avenue and West 8th Street.
The following attractions will not be open from November 3rd, 2025 through April 2nd, 2026
- Butterfly Garden
- Children’s Zoo
- Wild Asia Monorail
- Zoo Shuttle
- Dinosaur Safari
Instructions
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Before you buy
- Visitors 17 & under need an adult (18+)
- Kids 0–2 are free
- Aquarium under renovation—limited access
- Pay-what-you-wish Wed: fall/winter/spring 15:00–16:30; summer 16:00–18:00
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After your visit
- Filming and photography for non-commercial purposes only
- Aquatheater show timing
- Check the board next to the wall map in the Main Lobby for details about shows and feedings
- Re-entry not allowed
- For more information regarding safety measures, please visit the venue’s official website
- Non-Transferable
- Not for resale
Meeting Point
Reschedule and cancellation policy
These tickets are non-refundable. Cancellation and rescheduling are not possible for this experience.
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