Having grown up in Rockaway by the beach I was always interested in sharks. The movie Jaws kept me up at night. I just took my nephew to the Coney Island Aquarium shark exhibit and found out the following;
- It’s half price all summer: At $15 for adults and $12 for kids, this represents great value for a fantastic time had by all. I’m told the prices will go up in the fall.
- There are 115 species: Including sea lions, otters and a variety of colorful and interesting fish, sea turtles, and rays. Many people don’t know there are 26 shark species living in the New York area.
- The $146 million upgrade: The shark exhibit is complete with a 40-foot tunnel and multiple tanks with stunning visuals.
- Interesting tunnels and interactive exhibits: I’m going to leave a little of this as a surprise. The exhibits are very educational and kid-friendly.
- Fish from around the world: There are local fish and species from as far as the Great Barrier Reef and Fiji.