Aquatheater 
This newly renovated 1,600-seat theater offers amazing sea shows and behavioral demonstrations, starring bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions. 

Sharks 
A 90,000 gallon tank is home to these awesome, often misunderstood marine animals. 

Beluga Whales 
Features a 400,000 gallon complex that is home to these graceful, intelligent marine mammals that communicate in squeals, clicks, and whistles. 

Oceanic Tank 
This 150,000 gallon tank has served as the home of a variety of the Aquarium's inhabitants.  It greets visitors as they enter, beginning the journey into the wonderful world of the Aquarium and our sea-faring friends. 

Conservation Hall 
This exhibit features Pacific reef fish, primitive fish, piranhas, chambered nautilus, live corals, and other animals representing the Wildlife Conservation Society's marine conservation projects. 

Hudson River Exhibit 
One of the world's most beautiful rivers, the Hudson is featured in a 30-foot long map detailing its history and habitats. 

Several other exhibits complete a fun, educational and rewarding experience at one of the world's most famous aquariums. 

Further, the Aquarium offers a huge variety of programs for individuals and families, for pre-schoolers through adults, covering just about every imaginable subject related to our marine environments and animals. Sharks, Home Aquariums, Sea Otters, Behind the Scenes at the Aquarium, are just a few of the many subjects available in these programs and activities. 

There are also great special events throughout the year.  A calendar is available by calling or by visiting the Aquarium's official website (URL is above). 

The Aquarium offers about two dozen great programs for families -- from birthday parties to overnighters and everything in between.  There is something for every age group here, and a brochure is available upon request. 

Teachers Workshops use behind the scenes tours to demonstrate the many ways of utilizing the Aquarium as an educational resource. Teachers who attend receive preference for group visits during May and June -- the Aquarium's busiest months. Call for details about the workshops and other exciting Teacher Programs. 

Of the 3 dozen School Programs offered for pre-K through college levels, a few are listed here: Fanny Fish (pre-K & K): introduces children to sea animals by matching, identifying, and describing animal groups. Designed for the Deep (K - 6): through slides, artifacts, role-playing, games, and songs, children learn about animal adaptations to an aquatic environment; Deep, Dark, and Glowing (2 - 5): uses slides, artifacts and games to teach about bioluminescence and includes a take-home activity. Maximum group size is 35. 

Following are only two examples of the many programs that can be adapted for junior high school through college levels: Behind-the-Scenes Tour: a close-up look at selected Aquarium exhibits teaching behavior, biology, husbandry, and life support systems; The Shark!: explores the mysteries and behavior of this fascinating creature, which is fast becoming the next major group of endangered species. 

Just about anything to learn about our marine world can be learned at the Aquarium.