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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

Koi are hardy fish that live in cold waters and survive on a diet of shrimps, worms, insects, and plant life.
10/13/2026

Koi are hardy fish that live in cold waters and survive on a diet of shrimps, worms, insects, and plant life.

Did you know a Eurasian Eagle-Owl's eyes are so large that they can't move them within their sockets? Instead, the owl c...
10/12/2026

Did you know a Eurasian Eagle-Owl's eyes are so large that they can't move them within their sockets? Instead, the owl can rotate its head up to 270 degrees to look around.

Our Bats, Barnacles, & Broomsticks Halloween party is back! Join us on 10/24 for a day of Halloween-filled fun and see o...
10/11/2026

Our Bats, Barnacles, & Broomsticks Halloween party is back! Join us on 10/24 for a day of Halloween-filled fun and see our animals get into the spooky season spirit. You won't want to miss out on all our sweets, treats, giveaways, raffles, and more. All “buoys” and “ghouls” in costume will get 50% off admission with a paying adult. 🦇🪸🧹

Learn more at: longislandaquarium.com/events/bats-barnacles-broomsticks-halloween-party/ This Halloween party is free with admission.

Later that night, be sure to stop by our Haunted Tree House, featuring FIVE levels of kid-friendly Halloween fun! Our Haunted Tree House is every Friday and Saturday night in October! Buy tickets now at: longislandaquarium.com/experiences/haunted-tree-house/.

Meet SQUEAKERS! 🐧 The votes are in, and our little feathered friend officially has a name! A HUGE thank you to everyone ...
10/10/2026

Meet SQUEAKERS! 🐧

The votes are in, and our little feathered friend officially has a name!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped us choose the perfect name.

Be sure to stop by and say hello to Squeakers & Concho on your next visit to the Long Island Aquarium. 🩵💙

One of our most well-known events is back on November 13th– FISH & SIPS. More than 20 local wineries, craft breweries, a...
10/09/2026

One of our most well-known events is back on November 13th– FISH & SIPS. More than 20 local wineries, craft breweries, and more will be on hand for our annual tasting and purchasing event. This popular event celebrates the harvest with delectable wines, craft beverages, live music, and light fare, plus the aquarium after hours. This event sells out every year, so don’t miss out.

Learn more at: longislandaquarium.com/events/fish-sips/

Happy World Octopus Day! 🐙Did you know octopuses have taste buds on the suction cups along their tentacles, allowing the...
10/08/2026

Happy World Octopus Day! 🐙

Did you know octopuses have taste buds on the suction cups along their tentacles, allowing them to taste everything they touch?

Get your little Prince or Princess and head to our Holiday Princess Tea Party on November 15th! They’ll dance and sing w...
10/07/2026

Get your little Prince or Princess and head to our Holiday Princess Tea Party on November 15th! They’ll dance and sing with all of their favorite Princesses as you treasure this amazing moment. Formal white glove tea service will be served in our elegant Sea Star Ballroom, with finger sandwiches and sweets. You’ll get the photos of a lifetime, as you watch your little one have the time of their lives, all right here on Long Island!

Reservations required- Book now at: longislandaquarium.com/events/holiday-princess-tea-party/

Did you know barred owls are mostly nocturnal? While they spend their nights hunting and exploring, they usually catch s...
10/06/2026

Did you know barred owls are mostly nocturnal? While they spend their nights hunting and exploring, they usually catch some shut-eye during the day. 🦉

With more than 200 species found worldwide, jellyfish, or sea jellies (ours are Cold Water Moon Jellies), are one of the...
10/05/2026

With more than 200 species found worldwide, jellyfish, or sea jellies (ours are Cold Water Moon Jellies), are one of the world’s most common sea creatures. They range in size from just under an inch to giants with tentacles measuring over 100 feet. 🪼

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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