New York Aquarium

It’s World Sea Lion Day! Sea lions are highly intelligent, social, and playful. At the New York Aquarium, you can see our California sea lions at Sea Cliffs, or join them with their trainers in the Aquatheater.

You can also take a deeper dive into their world with an Aquatheater VIP Pass. Enjoy premium seating for the show, then join our trainers for an exclusive meet-and-greet with a California sea lion following the show: https://bit.ly/46wehv8

Ocean Shell-a-Bration returns to the New York Aquarium next weekend June 6-7! Drop a 🐚 in the comments if you’re excited!

Get ready for oceans of fun and family-friendly activities, including games, crafts, Wildlife Theater, keeper chats, parades, and more! All activities are included with your aquarium admission. Get tickets: https://nyaquarium.com/shellabration

📸: WCS photographer, Terria Clay

This photo of harbor seal Kordi perfectly captures her ‘spy hopping’. Spy hopping is a behavior common among marine animals where they vertically propel their heads and upper bodies out of the water while effectively treading water. This allows them to inspect their surroundings for food, predators, or out of curiosity as to what may be in the area.

📸: Keeper Olivia

Happy World Otter Day! One look at the fluffy faces of our southern sea otters, and it’s easy to understand why these animals are a guest favorite. But sea otters are so much more than just cute. These animals are critical to kelp forests by controlling sea urchin populations, ensuring the health and carbon storage abilities of these important marine ecosystems. Recent studies suggest kelp forests may sequester carbon at rates equal or greater than terrestrial forests. 🦦

Celebrate this special day with a visit to New York Aquarium to get to know our three resident southern sea otters Quint, Pumpkin, and Clover!

📸: WCS photographer, Terria Clay
📸: Keeper Olivia

Perfectly timed for Memorial Day weekend, Aquatheater VIP Pass is back! Enjoy premium seating for Sea Lions in the Big City, then join our trainers for an exclusive meet-and-greet with a California sea lion or harbor seal, and their trainers. Get tickets: https://bit.ly/46wehv8