Porcupine Connection

Get an up-close look at one of our Prehensile Tail Porcupines, Alex or Prickles!

As of May 19, vaccinated guests may visit without a mask. All unvaccinated guests must continue to wear a mask. If you are purchasing an Animal Encounter or Adventure, you must show proof of vaccine or must wear a mask during the encounter/adventure.

• Learn about our porcupines and how we care for them from the experts.
• All participants must be age 10 and over. Children age 12 and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult.
• Handheld camera permitted, but must be silent (no shutter sound), and no long lenses.
• Please be aware that these animals are being fed nuts during this encounter. If you choose to do this encounter and have a nut allergy please call our reservations department and let them know.

When working with animals, they call the shots. Each encounter is unique and may contain different elements.

Available July-September
Day/Times: Wednesdays @ 12:30pm
Price: $40. (Aquarium Members: $36)*

>> Click to Download the Waiver<<

*Must be 10 years or older and reserved 24 hours in advance. All participants must complete waiver prior to adventure. Aquarium admission is not included and is required for the adventure!

Coati Connection

Come join our Coati Ambassadors as they explore our Critter Corner encounter room

• Watch our two energetic Coati brothers interact with their favorite toys, scents, and forage for their favorite food
•  Get an up close and personal experience while learning about this
  dynamic brother duo
• All participants must be 10 and over and must be able to follow
  instructions and remain seated for approximately 20 mins.
• Children age 12 and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult.
• Handheld cameras permitted but no flash photography.
• Must reserve at least 24 hour in advance.

When working with animals, they call the shots. Each encounter is unique and may contain different elements.

Available July-September

Day/Times: Tuesdays @ 12:30pm

Price: $40. (Aquarium Members: $36)*

>> Click HERE to Download the Waiver<<

*Must be 12 years or older and reserved 24 hours in advance. All participants must complete waiver prior to adventure. Aquarium admission is not included and is required for the adventure!

Painting with Pinnipeds

Create a masterpiece!

As of May 19, vaccinated guests may visit without a mask. All unvaccinated guests must continue to wear a mask. If you are purchasing an Animal Encounter or Adventure, you must show proof of vaccine or must wear a mask during the encounter/adventure.

Create a Custom Canvas with our Sea Lions during Painting with Pinnipeds!

Learn all about the stars of our Sea Lion presentations and participate in a show!

• Learn about these playful animals, why they are so important to us and learn about enrichment activities.
• Find out why and how the sea lions paint, about the materials used, select your paint colors and get a briefing
on the experience.
• At the end of the session, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind painting completed by a California Sea Lion!

When working with animals, they call the shots. Each encounter is unique and may contain different elements.

Price $50 (Aquarium Members: $45)*

Dates & Times:
Sundays @ 3:45pm
Session = 30 minutes (approx.)

>> Click to Download the Waiver<<

Pinniped Encounter Rules

• SEAL ENCOUNTER: Guests must have the ability to go up and down steps and uneven surfaces. Unfortunately, guests in wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.
• SEA LION ENCOUNTER: Guests in wheelchairs can be accommodated, please notify staff at the time of reservation.
• To ensure the safety of our animals, personal cameras (including those in cell phones or other electronic devices) cannot be used during your animal program.
• No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 24-hours prior to the reserved program. Payment is required at the time of booking.
• We go rain or shine! No refunds for bad weather unless Long Island Aquarium cancels the excursion.
• No refunds will be issued for guests that do not meet the program requirements for age, physical fitness, or who violate company policies.
• Long Island Aquarium reserves the right, under certain circumstances, to omit specific behaviors or interactions from the program.
• Participants must not have contact with any wild marine mammal within 48 hours of participation to avoid disease transmission to our animals.
• Long Island Aquarium reserves the right to refuse service to any guest under the influence of alcohol or any illegal drugs.
• Participants must be able to understand basic instructions in English in order to safely participate.
• No flip flops, open back, open toe, or high heeled shoes. Sneakers are recommended. Please be advised that feet may get wet.
• Participants should be willing to participate in the program and be comfortable with interacting with a live animal.
• Follow directions at all times.
• No food or drink in animal areas.
• Do not feed the sea lions until instructed.
• No chewing gum.
• Do not enter animal areas until instructed.
• No sunglasses or other eyewear unless prescription for vision correction.
• Watch footing. The beach may have an irregular surface and may be slippery.
• No strollers will be permitted in the encounter
• Disinfect hands, as instructed, prior to the program.
• Do not touch the animal until instructed.
• Be very careful around the sea lions eyes, ears, and mouth.
• No sudden movements or yelling.
• Exit the program area when instructed to do so.

*Must be 10 years or older and reserved 24 hours in advance. All participants must complete waiver prior to adventure. Aquarium admission is not included and is required for the adventure.

This adventure is proudly sponsored by:

Seal Encounter

Seal Encounters run from April through September

Seal it with a kiss!

As of May 19, vaccinated guests may visit without a mask. All unvaccinated guests must continue to wear a mask. If you are purchasing an Animal Encounter or Adventure, you must show proof of vaccine or must wear a mask during the encounter/adventure.

Be a Trainer for our Seal Encounter Session!

Our Harbor Seals and Gray Seal are the pride of the Aquarium. Now you can go with our animal caregiver and help with a seal feeding session!

• Visit the food prep area and help prepare their meal – you’ll learn about the sustainable seafood diet for all of our animals and how you can make similar sustainable seafood choices.
• Visit the seal habitat and talk with the team about the husbandry behaviors they teach our animals and why.
• Learn how trainers communicate with our flippered friends.
• Interact with a seal and even get a kiss!
• The experience will be captured by our photographer.
• Purchase the series of photos (details to come).

When working with animals, they call the shots.  Each encounter is unique and may contain different elements.

Day/Times:  Thursdays at 1:30pm
Session = 1.5hr (approx.)

Price: $150* / (Aquarium Members: $135)*

Ask about our Photo Option!

>> Click to Download the Waiver<<

Pinniped Encounter Rules

• SEAL ENCOUNTER: Guests must have the ability to go up and down steps and uneven surfaces. Unfortunately, guests in wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.
• SEA LION ENCOUNTER: Guests in wheelchairs can be accommodated, please notify staff at the time of reservation.
• To ensure the safety of our animals, personal cameras (including those in cell phones or other electronic devices) cannot be used during your animal program.
• No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 24-hours prior to the reserved program. Payment is required at the time of booking.
• No refunds will be issued for guests that do not meet the program requirements for age, physical fitness, or who violate company policies.
• We go rain or shine! No refunds for bad weather unless Long Island Aquarium cancels the excursion.
• Long Island Aquarium reserves the right to refuse service to any guest under the influence of alcohol or any illegal drugs.
• Participants must be able to understand basic instructions in English in order to safely participate.
• Long Island Aquarium reserves the right, under certain circumstances, to omit specific behaviors or interactions from the program.
• Participants must not have contact with any wild marine mammal within 48 hours of participation to avoid disease transmission to our animals.
• No flip flops, open back, open toe, or high heeled shoes. Sneakers are recommended. Please be advised that feet may get wet.
• Participants should be willing to participate in the program and be comfortable with interacting with a live animal.
• Follow directions at all times.
• No chewing gum.
• Do not enter animal areas until instructed.
• No food or drink in animal areas.
• Do not feed the sea lions until instructed.
• No sunglasses or other eyewear unless prescription for vision correction.
• Watch footing. The beach may have an irregular surface and may be slippery.
• Disinfect hands, as instructed, prior to the program.
• No strollers will be permitted in the encounter
• Do not touch the animal until instructed.
• Be very careful around the sea lions eyes, ears, and mouth.
• No sudden movements or yelling.
• Exit the program area when instructed to do so.

*Must be 10 years or older and reserved 24 hours in advance. All participants must complete waiver prior to adventure. Aquarium admission is not included and is required for the adventure!

Sea Lion Encounter

Learn all about the stars of our Sea Lion show!

As of May 19, vaccinated guests may visit without a mask. All unvaccinated guests must continue to wear a mask. If you are purchasing an Animal Encounter or Adventure, you must show proof of vaccine or must wear a mask during the encounter/adventure.

• Talk with one of our animal caregivers and learn about these playful animals, why they are so important to us and how their species are doing in their natural environment.
• Help with set-up for the Sea Lion Show and learn how and why the team trains our animals.
• You’ll discuss positive reinforcement techniques as well as learn about the fish we feed our sea lions and how you can make sustainable seafood options for yourself.
• You’ll have a front row seat at a sea lion show!
• Participate in a training session after the sea lion show. You’ll practice behaviors with the show’s star sea lion, and even throw him or her a fish!
• Get a kiss from a Sea Lion!
• The experience will be captured by our photographer. Purchase the series of photos.

When working with animals, they call the shots. Each encounter is unique and may contain different elements.

Available from July through September
Day/Times –
Sundays at 10am
Session = 1.5hr (approx.)

Price
$150* (Aquarium Members: $135)*

Ask about our Photo Option!

>> Click HERE to Download the Waiver<<

Pinniped Encounter Rules

• SEAL ENCOUNTER: Guests must have the ability to go up and down steps and uneven surfaces. Unfortunately, guests in wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.
• SEA LION ENCOUNTER: Guests in wheelchairs can be accommodated, please notify staff at the time of reservation.
• To ensure the safety of our animals, personal cameras (including those in cell phones or other electronic devices) cannot be used during your animal program.
• No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 24-hours prior to the reserved program. Payment is required at the time of booking.
• No refunds will be issued for guests that do not meet the program requirements for age, physical fitness, or who violate company policies.
• We go rain or shine! No refunds for bad weather unless Long Island Aquarium cancels the excursion.
• Long Island Aquarium reserves the right, under certain circumstances, to omit specific behaviors or interactions from the program.
• Long Island Aquarium reserves the right to refuse service to any guest under the influence of alcohol or any illegal drugs.
• Participants must be able to understand basic instructions in English in order to safely participate.
• Participants must not have contact with any wild marine mammal within 48 hours of participation to avoid disease transmission to our animals.
• Participants should be willing to participate in the program and be comfortable with interacting with a live animal.
• No flip flops, open back, open toe, or high heeled shoes. Sneakers are recommended. Please be advised that feet may get wet.
• Follow directions at all times.
• Do not enter animal areas until instructed.
• No food or drink in animal areas.
• No chewing gum.
• No strollers will be permitted in the encounter
• No sunglasses or other eyewear unless prescription for vision correction.
• Watch footing. The beach may have an irregular surface and may be slippery.
• Disinfect hands, as instructed, prior to the program.
• Do not feed the sea lions until instructed.
• Do not touch the animal until instructed.
• Be very careful around the sea lions eyes, ears, and mouth.
• No sudden movements or yelling.
• Exit the program area when instructed to do so.

*Must be 10 years or older and reserved 24 hours in advance. All participants must complete waiver prior to adventure. Aquarium admission is not included and is required for the adventure!

Penguin Selfie

You know you love them, now have a souvenir photo taken with one of our African Penguins! Penguin Selfies is a great opportunity for those who are too young for our Penguin Encounter program, or if you just want a quick visit and photo with one of our favorite feathered friends. Makes a great holiday or milestone photo!

· Maximum of two guests per photo
· Children under 5 MUST be accompanied by an adult
· This is a “Hands Off” experience, you will not be permitted to touch the penguin
· No personal photos permitted

Available daily at 3pm

Pricing
$20 Emailed photo (one or two people per photo)

Limited availability.  All prices plus tax.

Please note that due to the nature of this activity, and the behavior/ personalities of individual penguins, selfies are not guaranteed. Should we fail to satisfactorily afford you this unique opportunity, you will receive a full refund. Those age 7 & older can be photographed by themselves; under 7 must be accompanied by adult. Up to 2 people per turn.

Due to COVID-19, all unvaccinated guests MUST wear a mask during their photo session. Vaccinated guests do not have to wear a mask, but will be asked to show proof of vaccine.

Sea Lion Selfie

Due to COVID-19, all unvaccinated guests MUST wear a mask during their photo session. Vaccinated guests do not have to wear a mask, but will be asked to show proof of vaccine.

The next time you’re here, don’t miss an opportunity for a unique encounter you’ll never forget – a sea lion selfie from one of our lovable sea lions.

Please note that due to the nature of this activity, and the behavior/ personalities of individual sea lions, selfies are not guaranteed. Should we fail to satisfactorily afford you this unique opportunity, you will receive a full refund. Those age 7 & older can be photographed by themselves; under 7 must be accompanied by adult. Up to 2 people per turn.

Available daily at 12:45pm and on holidays and weekends at 12:45pm and 2:45pm (immediately following the Sea Lion Presentation).

Pricing
$20 Emailed photo (one or two people per photo)

Limited availability.  All prices plus tax.

Penguin Encounter

Ever wonder what it’s like to be up close to a penguin?

Don’t miss our Penguin Encounter! Imagine a close-up meeting with
an African penguin – a 30-minute experience where you
go behind the scenes and learn how our animal experts care for these
playful birds. You’ll see the inner workings of the Penguin Pavilion
exhibit firsthand, and learn how staff cares for the exhibit’s residents.
Nothing’s cuter than seeing them waddle, swim, even shake their tail feathers! And you can capture this incredible moment because photos are permitted! We’ll even make sure to take a Penguin Selfie of you during the encounter!

Thursday – Sunday at 1:15pm (as of October 1, this adventure will take place at 11:15am)

Pricing

$65. (Aquarium Members: $58.50)* / per person

72-hour cancellation, within 72 hours, no refund – Aquarium credit only.
*Note: General Aquarium Admission  required and cost is separate. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Children under 8 are not permitted and space is limited so, reservations should be made in advance.

Please note: When working with animals, they call the shots.  Each Encounter is unique and may contain different elements. When temperatures drop below freezing, our African penguins are taken off habitat and the encounter will be modified.  Should you decide not to do a modified encounter, you can reschedule your program date.  However, due to staffing constraints, we are not available to make a date change on a weekend.  You can skip your encounter and reach out on the next business day and we’ll be happy to rectify the situation.

Due to COVID-19 you must wear a mask for this adventure if you are unvaccinated. Vaccinated guests do  not need to wear a mask, but you will be asked to show proof of your vaccine.

>> Click HERE to Download the Waiver<<

*Those 8-12  years old must be accompanied by an adult. This adventure should be reserved 24 hours in advance (to ensure space). All participants must complete waiver prior to adventure. Aquarium admission is not included and is required for the adventure!

Register by phone at 631.208.9200, ext. 426 

Guests will meet at the “Aquatic Adventures Meet Here” sign at the main entrance (next to Turtle Bay) at least 15 minutes prior to Encounter

*The Penguin Pavilion part of the Encounter is NOT handicap accessible. If any member of your party is in a wheelchair, please call us at 631.208.9200, ext. 246 to discuss options.