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Your guests will have a wild time celebrating your child's birthday at the New York Aquarium! The Sea Lion party includes VIP seating to the Sea Lion Show, animal encounter, ocean activities and a party host to lead you through the fun! 

A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a birthday party at the New York Aquarium. If you have questions, contact the Birthday Party Coordinator prior to booking online at nyabirthdayparties@wcs.org.

Submitting this form reserves your birthday party date & time & requires a non-refundable deposit. The Birthday Party Coordinator will reach out to you within 3 business days, at which time you will have the option to add on additional participants or party time for an additional cost. The price listed above is for up to 25 people, including the birthday family.

Your guests will have a wild time celebrating your child's birthday at the New York Aquarium! The Shark Party includes VIP shark touch pool experience, shark activities and a party host to lead you through the fun! 

A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a birthday party at the New York Aquarium. If you have questions, contact the Birthday Party Coordinator prior to booking online at nyabirthdayparties@wcs.org.

Submitting this form reserves your birthday party date & time & requires a non-refundable deposit. The Birthday Party Coordinator will reach out to you within 3 business days, at which time you will have the option to add on additional participants or party time for an additional cost. The price listed above is for up to 25 people, including the birthday family.

Celebrate your inner child! Make your birthday or special occasion an unforgettable experience with a party at the New York Aquarium! You and your friends will have a fin-tastic time celebrating birthdays, special occasions, or just a day off from work with our Adult Party package which includes VIP seating to our Sea Lion Show AND a shark touch pool experience!

A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a birthday party at the New York Aquarium. If you have questions, contact the Birthday Party Coordinator prior to booking online at nyabirthdayparties@wcs.org.

Submitting this form reserves your birthday party date & time & requires a non-refundable deposit. The Birthday Party Coordinator will reach out to you within 3 business days, at which time you will have the option to add on additional participants or party time for an additional cost. The price listed above is for up to 25 people, including the birthday family.

Bring your little fish for a big adventure at the NY Aquarium! Explore, play, and move through the Aquarium before it opens. Enjoy this unique experience with your toddler including sensory activities, crafts, songs and movements! In this toddler takeover of the aquarium, you'll engage in hands-on activities, play with other mini-marine explorers, and meet animals up close.

Slimy & Scaly - November 9, 2025
Dive into fun with Slimy and Scaly! Toddlers explore how slime and scales help sea animals move, hide, and stay safe in the big blue ocean through hands-on activities, stories, and up-close animal encounters. Perfect for curious little ones who love the wonders of the ocean!

Sneaky Sharks- January 11, 2026
Swish, swoosh—it’s a sneaky shark! Your little learners will explore the quiet, clever ways sharks move, hunt, and hide through songs, stories, and sensory play in this fun, hands-on program. Children will discover that sharks aren’t so scary after all. They’re super cool and full of surprises!

Tune-a Time- March 15, 2026
Dive into a joyful, ocean-themed music and movement experience for toddlers (ages 0–3)! With singing, play, and an animal encounter, little ones explore sea sounds and sensory fun- from bubbly fish to whooshing waves and click-clacking crabs. Designed for early learners, this program invites curiosity and connection—caregivers included!

Ocean Motion- May 10, 2026
How do sea creatures move? We will explore ocean animal motion through songs, stories, games, and movement. From waddling penguins to gliding rays, it's a playful, active dive into coordination, curiosity, and fun—just for little movers and shakers!

This program includes walking in areas that may be dimly lit. All walkways are wheelchair accessible and stroller parking will be provided anywhere strollers cannot go.

This ticket is for one child ages 0-5 and a caregiver. If you would like to add on one additional adult, you may do so during check out. (Add-on tickets are limited.)

Dive into our Sensory Friendly programs where families can explore the aquarium in a calm, quiet environment before it opens to the public! This 90-minute experience offers a supportive space for guests with sensory sensitivities to discover the wonders of marine life at their own pace.

Boo in the Blue: Sensory-Friendly Ascarium  - October 18, 2025
Celebrate the spookiest time of the year at the New York Ascarium! We’re excited to offer an exclusive preview of our Ascarium carnival games before opening hours. This special opportunity will allow us to create a comfortable and enjoyable experience for those with sensory sensitivities.

Gentle Jellies  - December 6, 2025
Drift into a calm, magical world with Gentle Jellies! This early morning experience invites you to explore the peaceful world of jellyfish with reduced noise and flexible pacing. Enjoy hands-on sensory stations and calming activities perfect for all ages including meeting a small marine invertebrate.

Shark Tales  - February 7, 2026
Dive into a world of discovery with Shark Tales, a program designed for families to explore the amazing world of sharks before opening hours. With hands-on activities, calm observation, and shark-themed crafts, kids will discover what makes these incredible creatures so special. We’ll even meet real sharks up close!

Flippers & Friends  - April 18, 2026
Splash into the world of marine mammals with Flippers & Friends! This program invites you to explore the playful and fascinating lives of sea lions, seals, and otters in a quiet environment. Families will enjoy an up-close animal encounter with a marine invertebrate, interactive discovery stations, and creative hands-on activities.

This program is for all ages, reccommended 3+. Tickets are per person, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Are you a future zookeeper? This program is a perfect fit! You will learn what it takes to care for wild animals in this fun and educational drop-off experience. 

Deep Sea Discoveries ​- November 8, 2025
Down in the deep, many marine animals light their way through the dark with bioluminescence! Join us in discovering the many unique adaptations deep sea animals use to survive in their harsh environment. We will visit an exhibit together and meet a small ocean invertebrate up close.

Cool Corals and Kelp Keepers ​- December 13, 2025
Dive into colorful corals and green kelp forests as we discover the animals that call them home and the unique ecosystems they sustain. Are corals and kelps plants or animals? We will find out, and we will meet a small ocean invertebrate up close.

Shark Safari ​- February 28, 2026
From spotted bamboo sharks to toothy sand tiger sharks, discover the diversity of shark species here at the New York Aquarium! We will explore the Ocean Wonders: Sharks! exhibit, go behind the scenes, and meet a small ocean invertebrate up close.

Habitat Heroes ​- April 25, 2026
Calling all future conservationists! Learn how to be habitat protectors by discovering the mysteries of the flooded Amazonian rainforest, the Coral triangle, and Glover’s reef. We will explore an exhibit together and meet a small ocean animal up close.

This program includes walking in areas that may be dimly lit. All pathways are wheelchair accessible.

This drop-off program is for children ages 8-11 years.

No school? Dive into the Aquarium instead! Join us as we uncover the secrets of sharks and the scientists who research and protect them. Explore our exhibits, see behind the scenes, and meet some of our ocean invertebrates up close! 

This program includes walking in areas that may be dimly lit. Please contact us if you have any questions about accessibility or accommodations.

This drop-off program is for children in 1st-4th grades. This is a nut-free camp. Campers must bring a nut-free lunch and snack.

Switch up your WFH and join us at the aquarium! Bring your laptop to work in a private classroom space with a stunning view of our exhibits. Grab lunch after an exclusive look of our animals being fed. Free WiFi and a discount food voucher. Transform your workspace into a wild adventure!

For ages 18 and up. This is an open workspace. Perfect for the guardians of children in the Aquarium camp. They may stay at the aquarium and get their work done while their child is in camp!

Join us for a special Girl Scout event in honor of Endangered Species Day! We will dive into the world of ocean conservation and learn how to protect endangered marine animals. Scouts will take part in hands-on activities, work towards conservation-related badges, meet a live animal ambassador, trade SWAPS, and receive a commemorative event patch.

Ticket is per person & children must be accompanied by an adult. All levels are welcome. We recommend a 1:5 ratio, but require 1 adult for every 10 children.

Bring your sleeping bag and join us after hours to explore the New York Aquarium. Discover the marine life in Ocean Wonders: Sharks! with behind the scenes tours, fun activities in the PlayQuarium and a live animal encounter at this unforgettable sleep "under" event.

This program involves walking in areas that may be dimly lit. Please contact us if you have any questions about accessibility or accommodations.

This program is for children ages 5 and up. Tickets are per person and children must be accompanied by an adult.