New York is on the Atlantic Ocean, but you don't often think of sea life as a major part of this city. Grab some friends, jump in your passenger van rental in NYC and enter the exotic underwater world of the New York Aquarium. Once you visit the NYC Aquarium, you will keep you coming back for more!

Go below the surface

When you visit the New York Aquarium, you will be visiting the only aquarium in the city. While here, you have the opportunity to see more than 8,000 animals through excellent exhibits. You will learn about animals living right here in the Hudson River, but also ones that are as far away as Africa and the Arctic.

A dive into the unknown

The story of the New York Aquarium began in 1896 when it opened its doors for the first time. This makes it the oldest continually operating aquarium in the United States! The original location was in lower Manhattan, which is now Battery Park. At the time that it opened, there were only 150 specimens of wildlife. In 1941 this location was temporarily relocated to the Bronx Zoo while a bridge was to be constructed. In 1957, the current location was opened in Coney Island. There was a lot more space here to have many more species and exhibits.

Fast forward to this season

This season, the New York Aquarium has a lot planned for you. In May, the New York Aquarium will be hosting an event that focuses on the aquatic life in Asia. The exhibit will include dragon fish, sea turtles, sharks, archerfish, and several varieties of seahorses that can be found in the region. In June, there will be an exhibit on mermaids of the deep, which is still forthcoming. And in September, there is a focus on Russia's unique culture and history. Among these events there are also special occasions planned for Mother's Day and Father's Day. Regardless of the season or time of year, you are guarunteed to have a blat whenever you visit the New York Aquarium! Get a few friends and a car rental or van rental from Prestige Car Rental, and plan an afternoon to visit the NYC Aquarium.

Visit the NYC Aquarium

Most of the year, the museum is open from 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. In the summer and spring months, the aquarium is open later. The last ticket is sold 45 minutes before the facilities close. The cost of admission is $12 for adults, $8 for children 2-12 and seniors. Children under 2 are free.

To visit the NYC Aquarium with your SUV rental in New York from Manhattan, you will want to take the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel (I-478) to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (I-278 West). Take Exit 22 to the Belt Parkway East to Exit 7 (Ocean Parkway). Turn right onto Ocean Parkway and go to Surf Avenue to the New York Aquarium. Parking is available here for for only $10.