The New York Aquarium is located on Coney Island and boasts over 350 species of marine life. Children will love learning about the aquatic life here, with predators such as reef sharks, nurse sharks, and sand tiger sharks, or fuzzier creatures, such as sea otters, sea lions, penguins and walruses. The New York Aquarium makes a great day out for the whole family.

Address: Castle garden, Battery Park, Coney Island

E-mail: guestrelations@wcs.org

Website: www.nyaquarium.com

Telephone: (718) 265 3491

Opening times: Summer hours: Monday to Friday 10am-6pm. Saturday and Sunday 10am-7pm. Shorter hours in winter, check the website for specific dates.

Admission: $14.95 (adults); $10.95 (children). 4-D Theater charges separate admission. Combo tickets and concessions available.