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Location
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, low light exhibit, stroller parking required for Ocean Wonders: Sharks! exhibit and rooftop
Best time
Visit on weekdays instead of weekends to avoid severe parking issues. Weekend visitors reported spending 30-45 minutes searching for street parking when the lot fills up.
Visitor tip
Start at the shark tank tunnel—it's described as 'absolutely breathtaking' and creates an immersive underwater feeling that sets the tone for your visit.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- Main Exhibit
- Ocean Wonders: Sharks! — 115+ marine species, 18 shark and ray varieties
- Highlights
- Coral reef tunnel, shark mysteries, sand tiger sharks, touch tank interaction
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible, low light exhibit, stroller parking available
- Location
- Coney Island Boardwalk, NYC
What visitors say
Absolutely my favorite place to visit because I I’ve here. I love animals and it seems like they got a good care from workers. I like to visit this place at least once a half a year. Definitely need to come, donate and enjoy the company…
This is the first time I ever went and everything was up and running. It used to be under so much construction. The shark tank tunnel is absolutely breathtaking. I highly recommend going. The whole experience was amazing. Food is…
Reallt lovely place to take the youngsters. Plus its cool and educational when its so hot outside. Loved the underwater tunnel. It really makes for an interesting viewing oh the fish and sharks.
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Did You Know?
- Ocean Wonders: Sharks! features 115+ marine species including 18 different kinds of sharks and rays, with specific species including sand tiger sharks, sandbar sharks, nurse sharks, zebra sharks, and blacktip reef sharks
- The attraction includes a coral reef tunnel and Canyon's Edge exhibit that creates an immersive underwater tunnel experience, which is specifically highlighted as 'absolutely breathtaking' and memorable by visitors
- The facility operates a Touch Tank exhibit offering free hands-on animal interactions with admission, combining education with interactive marine animal engagement
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