New York Aquarium

Shell-ebrate wellness at the New York Aquarium with our adult program, “Krillin' it Yoga”—a fintastic yoga flow among the fishes. Stretch your mussels, find your inner sea-renity, and breathe like a blowfish. (1/2)

It’s the perfect blend of health, harmony, and a splash of fun under the sea! “Krillin' it Yoga” will be held on select Saturdays from 8:30-10AM. This program is 18+. Get tickets today: (2/2)

Don’t miss out on the Halloween fun! Join us this weekend for Ascarium at the New York Aquarium, featuring animal chats, costume parades, face painting, bubble performances, marine-themed magic shows, Halloween crafts, Spookley’s 4D Jamboree in the 4D theater, & much more! (1/2)

The Ascarium experience and activities are included with New York Aquarium admission, and there are only two weekends left— Don’t miss out, catch it October 24-25 and 31 from 11 am-4 pm. Get tickets: (2/2) 📸: WCS photographer, Terria Clay

In this video, Bolt, one of our African penguins, is seen preening in an off-exhibit area. Preening is how penguins groom and maintain their feathers, keeping them waterproof and free of debris. African penguins also preen each other, which helps strengthen bonds.

When you watch our California sea lions and harbor seals underwater in Sea Change, have you noticed that they often swim upside down? (1/2)

This behavior is sometimes called ‘scanning’ or ‘hunt swim’. Because their eyes are positioned on top of their heads, swimming upside down helps them to scan for food and predators below them. (2/2) 🎥: Keeper Olivia

Popping up into your feed to remind you that Ascarium opens tomorrow! In this video, cownose stingray Tsunami can be seen popping up out of the water before a feeding. Our cownose stingrays have BIG appetites and are fed four times a day! (1/4)

The net holds one stingray at a time, so it’s a solo dining experience for these finned foodies. This allows keepers to monitor intake and make sure each ray is eating an appropriate amount. (4/4) 🎥: Keeper Elena

Today is World Octopus Day! 🐙 Did you know these eight-armed cephalopods have impressive adaptations, including shape-shifting, color-changing, ink squirting, and jet propulsion? (1/3)

Come spend some time observing our giant Pacific octopus in the Spineless exhibit. As the largest octopus species, these marine giants can weigh over 50 pounds with an arm span up to 13 feet. (2/3)

They can grow from 2 pounds in their first year to 20 pounds by age 2! These opportunistic feeders feast on all sorts of things, including shrimp, clams, lobsters, fish, birds, and even small sharks. (3/3)

Let’s dive into feeding time! Southern sea otters have fast metabolisms & need to consume around 25% of their body weight daily! At the aquarium, we feed our otters, Quint, Pumpkin, and Clover a medley of shrimp, clams, squid, and sardines to support their fast metabolisms. (1/2)

With three daily feedings, it’s easy to catch a session! Stop by Sea Cliffs to watch them at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. (2/2) 🎥: Keeper Audra

The wait is over…Ascarium opens THIS SATURDAY at the New York Aquarium! Join us for some spooktacular seaside fun, including animal chats, costume parades, face painting, marine-themed magic shows, Halloween crafts, Spookley’s 4D Jamboree in the 4D theater, and more! (1/2)

The Ascarium experience and activities are included with New York Aquarium admission. Ascarium runs October 10-12, 17-18, 24-25, and 31 from 11 am-4 pm. Get tickets: (2/2)

Enjoy this #MomentofBlue with a southern stingray from our New York Bight exhibit in Ocean Wonders: Sharks!. While the other fish are swimming around, this fish stays still on the exhibit floor. (1/2)

Southern stingrays are opportunistic foragers and often rest partially buried in sediment during the day. When hunting, they use their broad pectoral fins to stir up the sand and uncover hidden crustaceans and small fish—a strategy that doubles as camouflage. (2/2)

In this video, one of our chain catsharks explores an ice treat packed with fish pieces and flavorful fish juice! Found in the deep waters of the western Atlantic, chain catsharks get their name from the striking, chain-like net pattern on their skin. (1/2)

Sensory enrichment like this ice block encourages natural foraging, problem-solving, and exploration—keeping these small, nocturnal sharks mentally and physically stimulated. (2/2) 📽: Keeper Elena