The new exhibit Sharks! at the New York Aquarium in Coney Island will lead visitors through nine galleries eye-to-eye with sharks, rays and many different species of ocean wildlife that live off the coast of New York. It will feature more than 115 marine species, including 18 species of sharks and rays.
About 60,000 youth and adults are anticipated to participate each year in the aquarium’s education programs. The Oceanview Learning Laboratory located on the top floor of Ocean Wonders: Sharks! is a 1,500-square-foot education space with ocean views and an outdoor terrace. The aquarium’s education team will provide live interpretation throughout the exhibit; a rooftop touch tank; dive talks; a new overnight program; and a re-imagined summer camp.
Sharks!, the three-story, 57,500-square-foot exhibit building will be open from 10 am to 6 pm year-round starting June 30th. It is located at Surf Avenue & West 8th Street in Brooklyn.
Photo credit: Julie Larsen Maher © WCS / Susan Chin © WCS
