Long Island Aquarium

Long Island Aquarium There's so much to see, do, and explore at Long Island Aquarium! One of Long Island's most fin-tastic destinations! Hours: 10:00am to 5:00pm year-round.
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This full-scale Aquarium features one of the largest all-living coral reef displays in this hemisphere; a 120,000-gallon shark tank, year-round sea lion shows, numerous touch tanks, and more than 100 exhibits and interactive experiences, including Shark Dive, Pirate Snorkel Adventure, Atlantis Explorer Tour Boat, Sea Lion Kiss and the beautiful butterfly garden! Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Days. Visit our Web site for more details: www.LongIslandAquarium.com

Did you know otters are able to close their nostrils and ears underwater, enabling them to stay submerged for up to eigh...
09/05/2026

Did you know otters are able to close their nostrils and ears underwater, enabling them to stay submerged for up to eight minutes? 🦦

Join us for our Harvest W**e Cruise on September 12th at 7:00 PM!Step aboard the Atlantis Explorer Tour Boat as we cruis...
09/04/2026

Join us for our Harvest W**e Cruise on September 12th at 7:00 PM!

Step aboard the Atlantis Explorer Tour Boat as we cruise along the Peconic River with music, complimentary w**e and snacks, and breathtaking views of the summer sunset. 🍷🌅

Reservations Required. Go to longislandaquarium.com/events/booze-cruise-sunset-adventure-w**e-cruise/ or call 631.208.9200, ext. 426.

Check in is at Seaside Grill (behind the Hyatt Place hotel within the Treasure Cove Resort Marina) Must be 21 and older.

Seahorses can change color and blend in with their surroundings to avoid predators. Their bodies have specialized struct...
09/03/2026

Seahorses can change color and blend in with their surroundings to avoid predators. Their bodies have specialized structures that allow them to mimic the texture and color of algae, coral, or seagrass, making them masters of disguise in their underwater habitats.

Did you know Mantis shrimp aren’t true shrimp? They’re a type of stomatopod, an ancient relative of crabs and lobsters, ...
09/02/2026

Did you know Mantis shrimp aren’t true shrimp? They’re a type of stomatopod, an ancient relative of crabs and lobsters, and they’ve been around for over 400 million years.

Happy International Primate Day! Today, we’re celebrating our Geoffroy’s marmosets! These tiny primates may be small, bu...
09/01/2026

Happy International Primate Day! Today, we’re celebrating our Geoffroy’s marmosets! These tiny primates may be small, but they’re full of personality. Come visit these curious little monkeys and learn more about them! 🍌

Did you know an Electric Eel isn’t a true eel at all? They’re knifefish, and are more closely related to goldfish or car...
08/31/2026

Did you know an Electric Eel isn’t a true eel at all? They’re knifefish, and are more closely related to goldfish or carp. They get their name because their long, eel-like bodies and ability to produce electricity make them look and act a lot like what we think of as an eel.

North American River Otters are very vocal and use various sounds like chirps, squeaks, and hums to communicate with eac...
08/29/2026

North American River Otters are very vocal and use various sounds like chirps, squeaks, and hums to communicate with each other. 🦦

Sand tiger sharks regulate their buoyancy and swimming depth by gulping air at the water’s surface.🦈
08/28/2026

Sand tiger sharks regulate their buoyancy and swimming depth by gulping air at the water’s surface.🦈

Address

431 E Main Street
Riverhead, NY
11901

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+16312089200

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